Sometimes, you just need to dance

Saving the world is not easy. In fact, it is a lot of work. And sometimes, you just need to let go, have some fun and dance.

And that is exactly what participants at Jane Goodall’s Global Youth Summit did! After a few days of presentations, many discussions and a few too many hours indoors, a western themed vegetarian baroque was just what we needed.

The evening was hosted by Whirlpool, who have been a terrific sponsor of the Roots & Shoots program and one of the sponsor’s of the first Jane Goodall’s Global Youth Summit.

After enjoying a delicious vegetarian baroque, complete with chili, baked beans and baked potatoes, 100 youth from all around the world jumped on the dance floor for a little line dancing. Under the leadership of Cowboy Kip Sweeney (no relation to Shawn Sweeney!), we learned three different dances. Throw in a few y’alls and by the end of the night, youth from places like Sweden, Australia, Nigeria and China would have fit in just perfectly in any country-western dance hall or saloon throughout the Mid-Western United States.

After quite a bit of dancing, the group moved down to a a little lake where a number of camp fires where set up. The participants got a chance to chat with Dr. Jane while sipping hot chocolate and watching a crackling fire.

And would it have been a campfire without some songs? Although, you won’t find many campfires in the US surrounded by young people singing songs in Swahili, Disney is a magical place!

I think the night was so successful and well received because it gave young from around the world a chance to relax and just have some fun. It is safe to say that it was a night that will be remembered by all who where there.

Photos by Michelle Bot

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