Engineers dust off dancing shoes!
April 16, 2008 | Community News | Archive 2008
Eat your heart out Justin Timberlake: *Eng Sync busts a move in support of their community and United Way.
Engineers aren't known for their fancy footwork, but that didn't keep a group of employees at E.H. Price Limited from lighting up the dance floor.
A manufacturer of air distribution products in Winnipeg, the company's staff showcased their dancing skills at a social in support of United Way.
Entitled "Dancing with Our Stars" the event was inspired by the hit ABC series, Dancing with the Stars.
The staff raise funds for Winnipeg charities year round but this was their first social.
"We support United Way for the work they do in developing all elements of our community," said Flo St. Laurent, the firm's employee campaign chair.
Three groups of dancers took centre stage with choreographed routines and colourful costumes. An excited audience of family, friends, and coworkers cheered and sang along.
The first performance of the night came from *Eng Sync, a group of three young engineers who choreographed a tribute to the boy band legends *N Sync.
"They had the crowd on their feet, dancing and clapping along," St. Laurent said.
An all girls group followed, showing the boys up with their energetic rendition of Soulija Boy.
But it was a stunning Latin performance by Marcelo Barraza and Kelly Melchor that won top honours for the evening.
The social raised almost $4000 for United Way, money that will help create opportunities for a better life for everyone living in Winnipeg.
"It was amazing seeing everyone dancing and enjoying themselves," said *Eng Sync member Oliver Tran. "It was a great time."
In spite of their defeat, Tran's group hasn't given up hope for the future.
"We'll definitely have something for them next year."
Justin Timberlake, eat your heart out!
A message to Winnipeg about United Way's campaign Janury 5, 2012
