Women's Dance Party: Honoring Legacy & Empowerment

0:00It's May 1st. Welcome to Kansas News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. This Saturday, the early bird's club is throwing a women-only dance party right here in Kansas City. It kicks off at 6 p.m. and wraps at 10 p.m. at the warehouse on Broadway. Founded by two friends who love music, it's all about shaking off stress, dancing free, and building real connections among women. The club started two years back when Laura Baginski and Susie Lee turned their high school bond over new wave tunes into these early evening events. Both were facing heavy challenges, Baginski caring for her mom with brain cancer and Lee fighting stage 4 breast cancer. Dancing became their outlet, a way to feel alive and reset. Sadly, Lee passed away last August, but her spirit lights up every party. Attendees say it takes them back, making them feel younger and stronger, with that makes a fun and empowerment. Baginski feels Lee's presence in every smile and move on the floor.

1:00Now the early bird has spread to over 40 cities nationwide, with this marking their second time in Kansas City. 10% of the proceeds go to Sleepyhead Beds, a local group delivering donated beds to kids and families in need. These nights remind us to carve out space for ourselves amid the chaos, honoring a legacy that keeps the beat going strong.