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Mark Your Calendars for November 2025!

Reinventing the popular show, Dancing with the Stars, this spectacular fundraising event matches local stars with seasoned professionals on the Davis Stage for an evening of entertainment that’s become tradition rasing thousands of dollars to further the arts in our communities.

The dance pairs perfect their steps and refine their skills behind the scenes before taking center stage in a thrilling dance competition—all competing for the GRAND PRIZE by raising the most money!

This gala evening is filled with a cocktail buffet, Dancing for the Arts performances, and an after-party where the audience and performers dance until midnight.

5:00 – 6:30 pm | Gala reception w/cocktail buffet
7:00p- 9:00 pm | Dancing for the Arts Showcase
9:30 pm – Midnight | Dancing Under the Stars afterparty

Location: The Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street S, Concord, NC

Awards

Grand Prize: Star who raises the most money

Judge’s Award: Best performance

People’s Choice: Audience chooses their favorite dance team

Butts in Seats: Star who brings in the most event tickets. This selection is made during the ticket order process and only one star can be selected per order.

The Moonshot Award: A Star who beats the previous fundraising record.

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