Stepping into their dancing and modelling shoes, over 100 students put on the law school’s most anticipated event of the year on March 12. The 12th annual Cabaret for a Cure attracted more than 400 guests to downtown Kingston’s Grand Theatre, pulling in $23,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.
“The energy in the room was electric!” exclaims Emily Windrim, Law’20, Co-President of the Queen’s Law Cancer Society (QLCS). “Everyone was having a great time and their supportive screams did not stop from the start of the show until the very last performance was over.”
Students busted a move in such acts as the school’s own Boys II Men performing “Single LADies,” Bollywood’s “Lawlywood,” the choreographers’ “Viva Laws Vegas,” and the Bay Street Boys.
“Some Queen’s Law students who take the stage have dance experience and are incredibly talented, and others have absolutely no experience,” says Windrim. “Both are amazing to watch, and I think that’s a huge part of what makes this night so special for the law school.”
Students also strut their stuff modelling the latest fashion apparel for both men and women, as well as formal wear and athletic attire.
“It was also fun to have the whole crowd sing along to ‘Queen’s Law, Queen’s Law,’ the school’s version of Frank Sinatra’s hit ‘New York, New York’,” says QLCS Co-President Harrison Giovannetti, Law’20. “And it was great to see so many faculty members engaged, either by coming out to the actual show or else donating their time to the auction.”
Proceeds from that auction, where 21 items were donated from faculty and students, added up to $9,000, almost 40% of the total funds raised. The top money-maker was dinner with current Dean Mark Walters, Law’89, and former Dean Bill Flanagan, bringing in a whopping $1,200.
Another highlight was the “phenomenal” speaker, Laurie Brown who talked about how cancer affected her life.
“Cancer has touched almost everyone in some way, so this is a cause that really hits close to home for most people,” says Giovannetti.
“Cabaret lets students get outside their comfort zones onstage, has everyone laughing and cheering, all while supporting such an important, unifying cause,” says Windrim. “That is why it is one of QL’s most loved traditions. I’m already looking forward to next year’s show!”
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By Lisa Graham