Oonagh McKinney, Frettens’ Commercial Property Partner, is among the first contestants announced for Pavilion Dance’s upcoming Business Come Dancing.

Business Come Dancing is an annual event held by Pavilion Dance South West, a charity which develops and delivers targeted health and wellbeing programmes which improve resilience, increase self-esteem and reduce stress through physical activity and social inclusion.

They partner with health, education and community leaders to reach those most in need, including Parkinson’s and Dementia patients, deprived areas of BCP, young people with mental health challenges, LGBTQ+ community and global majority groups to break down barriers and drive change.

The event has now been running for more than 13 years, offering local businesses the opportunity to compete for the Pavilion Dance Glitter Ball Trophy.

Contestants have eight weeks to learn a routine with their professional dance partner before the showdown at a black-tie gala on Saturday 25th November at the Marriot Hotel in Bournemouth.

This will not be the first time Frettens have taken part.

In 2018 ten members of the team (including Oonagh) took part in a group disco dance coinciding with the firm’s 40th anniversary. A year later, Ben Cobb performed a contemporary dance under the glitter and lights.

Ben was a last-minute addition to the line-up that year, with Oonagh dropping out with an injury. This year, Frettens are taking part in the event for the first time since the pandemic, and Oonagh gets to reclaim her spot in the ‘Final 10’.

Oonagh said: “I am thrilled to be taking part in this year’s business come dancing! Thrilled but slightly terrified.

“Pavilion Dance South West are a registered charity and a fantastic local cause enhancing the lives of many residents and visitors and collaborating with other organisations to raise the cultural profile of the town.

“So it is my absolute pleasure to be doing my part in helping raise money and awareness for them.

“I’m looking forward to putting my dancing shoes on and getting in plenty of practice before the big day, which is sure to be an unforgettable evening.

“If you can, please use and share this link to donate and help us reach our target!”

You can find out more and donate here.