Event Date: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 | Tickets: $135
Reinventing the popular show, "Dancing with the Stars," this spectacular fundraising event showcases local celebrities
paired with professional dancers, all vying for the GRAND PRIZE by raising the most money!
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
The dance pairs learn their dance steps, hone their skills away from the limelight, then come together to perform in a dance competition on the Davis Theatre stage. 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.
Be There for the Performances! Get Your Tickets Online
DFTA 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.
Meet the Stars!
Ande Lowe
Blake Ravin
Grant Maginnis
Julia Lawing
Kelsey Babos
Sarah Dabbs
Susanna Black
Tim Furr
Trevor White
Tri Tang
Support Your Favorite Star with a Donation!
The Stars of Dancing for the Arts 2024 have been paired with their talented Dance Pros and are diligently rehearsing their routines for an unforgettable show on November 2nd. Support your favorite star by making a donation in their name to help them win the grand prize for raising the most funds this year. Every contribution not only boosts their chances but also supports the arts in our community.
>> Support Your Favorite Star with a Donation <<
2024 Dance Pair Lineup
| STAR |
PRO |
| Grant Maginnis |
Mariah Brewer |
| Tri Tang | Michelle Trombley |
| Trevor White | Skyla Caldwell |
| Sarah Dabbs | Alex White |
| Ande Lowe | Lucinda Stewart |
| Susanna Black | Zaria Franklin |
| Julia Lawing | Chris Harris |
| Blake Ravin | Corey Brown |
| Tim Furr | Jenny Grice |
| Kelsey Babos | Zaria Hamilton |
Thank You to Our Pros!!
Mariah Brewer • Corey Brown • Skyla Caldwell • Zaria Franklin • Jenny Grice
Zaria Hamilton • Chris Harris • Lucinda Stewart • Michelle Trombley • Alex White
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
Thank You to Our 2024 DFTA Committee Members
Emily Davis • Brian Floyd • Robbie Furr • Clarissa Henry
Macie Melton • Justin Moore • Garrett Price • Colin Westgarth-Taylor
DFTA Dance Studio Partners
Alex White Productions
DFTA Awards 2023
Over $68,000 Raised!
Grand Prize: STAR who raises the most money PAULA YOST
Judge's Award: Best performance MACIE MELTON
People's Choice: Audience chooses their favorite dance team SARA DUMOND
Butts In Seats: STAR who brings in the most event tickets GEORGE WOOD
Moonshot Award: Awarded to an individual who beats the DFTA record for most $ raised!
CONGRATULATIONS PAULA YOST
Relive the Excitement!
Explore the images captured by our photographer, Lester Barnes, and the Party Prints photo collection by clicking below.
Dancing for the Arts History
In 2015, Scott Padgett brought down the house with his hip hop performance. In 2016, Ann Schrader and Bill Dusch battled onstage for the top prize until the very last minute!! Ann became DFTA's Grand Champion. In 2017, Joan Davis glided across the stage, collecting the top title in front of an adoring audience. In 2018, Dr. Mark Redding cinched the Grand Championship for his Weird-Science-themed dance routine on the Dancing for the Arts stage. In 2019 the Moonshot Award was created after Grand Champion Emily Davis broke the record by raising $17,078.33, more than any other dancer in Dancing for the Arts' five-year history. After a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DFTA returned in 2022 with a new record-holder: Dr. Michael Johnson raised $19,107.34.
Past Moments
