From the Salon Floor to the Dance Floor | NOCO Hair Bristol
Can people with two left feet learn the Samba in under three hours? Almost. When we were invited to take part in a Strictly Come Dancing experience with Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev, we said yes immediately. Not because we had any confidence in our dancing, but because of what it was raising awareness for.
The YESS Foundation
The event supported the YESS Foundation, Young Entrepreneur Smart Start, a free 13-week business programme that helps young people aged 12 to 22 develop the mindset, skills and confidence to start their own business.
At NOCO we have always believed that confidence starts from within. Sometimes through a great haircut, sometimes through stepping onto a dance floor and trying something completely new. YESS understands that same principle applied to young people building a future for themselves.
Three hours. Two left feet. One unforgettable day.
Learning the Samba in three hours with Pasha Kovalev was ambitious. There were missteps, a lot of laughter, and several moments that will not be making the Strictly cut. But by the end of it we had learned more than a routine.
Sarah Austin, who took part alongside me, absolutely smashed it and won the challenge, earning high tea with Pasha himself. She has not stopped mentioning it since. Fair play.
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What happened next
Since the event, we have seen a real uplift in conversations around how business can be a force for good in Bristol. It opened up new connections and contributed to an upcoming partnership with Puddle Ducks, helping families and young people in the city grow in confidence both in and out of the water.
To find out more about the YESS Foundation and the work they do for young people across Bristol, visit actioncoachfoundation.org.
