Men, women and children have been practicing for the big flash mob on Saturday in South Lake Tahoe which is being held to bring awareness to domestic violence.
The “One Billion Rising Revolution” is occurring around the world on February 14, a large mass action to end violence against women. Originally held o Valentine’s Day in 2012, the movement is bringing awareness to the staggering statistics that one in three women will be raped or beaten during her lifetime. with the world population at seven billion, this adds up toe more than one billion women and girls affected.
Last year, events took place in over 200 countries and the movement continues to grow.
South Lake Tahoe’s event will take place on Valentine’s Day in front of Base Camp Pizza which is located in the Heavenly Village. Organizers are asking for all dance participants to meet in the parking garage on the top level at 1:30 to rehearse. The Flash Mob is at 2 p.m.
Even though many of the participants have been rehearsing, that is not a requirement to take part. The video at the end of this story is the dance routine being used.