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.

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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

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Blake Ravin

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Grant Maginnis

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Julia Lawing

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Kelsey Babos

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Sarah Dabbs

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Susanna Black

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Tim Furr

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Trevor White

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Tri Tang

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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.

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2024 Dance Pair Lineup

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

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024

What a night! You danced. You laughed. You raised $51,404.80 to ensure Cabarrus Arts Council programs will continue!

Congratulations to Dancing for the Arts Grand Prize winners Star Susanna Black and Pro Zaria Franklin.

Other winners:
Judges' Award: Kelsey Babos & Pro Zaria Hamilton
People's Choice Award: Tri Tang & Pro Michelle Trombley
Butts in Seats Award: Sarah Dabbs & Pro Alex White

The Moonshot Award stays with Paula Yost, winner of our 2023 DFTA!

You Can still support your favorite star and the arts in our community with a donation!
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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.

2024 Dance Pair Lineup

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

 Star Sponsors

Reception Party Sponsor

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: The 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 the most $ raised!
CONGRATULATIONS PAULA YOST

Relive the Excitement!

Explore more 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

Save the Date!
Dancing for the Arts Is Back After Three Years!
Saturday, November 5, 2022  |  6:00 pm

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!

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.

2022 Dancers Will be Announced and Tickets Go On Sale
> > September 1, 2022 < <

Our last Dancing for the Arts in 2019 was a Success!
What a night! You danced. You laughed. You raised over $58,000 to ensure Cabarrus Arts Council programs will continue!

Congratulations to Dancing for the Arts Grand Champions Star Emily Davis & Pro Donni Brailsford,
Emily broke the record by raising $17,078.33, more than any other dancer in Dancing for the Arts' five year history.

Other winners:
Judges' Award: Star Jazmin Caldwell & Pro Julian Farris
People's Choice Award: Star Brandon Lindsey & Pro Jenny Grice
Butts in Seats Award: Star John Turner & Pro Michelle Trombley

Judges' Award

People's Choice Award

Butts in Seats Award

Save-the-date: Saturday, November 5 - Dancing for the Arts 2022

View More Photos FROM 2019 Here

Images from Previous Years

Dancing for the Arts History

In 2015, Mayor 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. Bill walked away a winner too, as Concord's new mayor. In 2017, Joan Davis glided across the stage, collecting the top title in front of an adoring audience. And in the fourth season, Dr. Mark Redding cinched the Grand Championship for his Weird-Science-themed dance routine on the Dancing for the Arts stage.

Past Performances

As CDC and Cabarrus Health Alliance relax the COVID mitigation recommendations for our community, the Cabarrus Arts Council is happy to update our protocols to be reflective of the current climate. Please note the following guidelines when visiting us:

Visitors to our Galleries and the Davis Theatre are welcome to wear masks and CAC will continue to make masks available to guests, but masking will no longer be required.

We are no longer requiring the Davis Theatre audience to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.

All staff and volunteers have shown proof of vaccination.

If you become sick or exposed to COVID-19, please take care. We want you to be well. We recommend you give your ticket to a friend or donate your ticket purchase back to the Cabarrus Arts Council.

Because the state of the pandemic is constantly evolving, the guidelines and policies above are subject to change based on revised guidance from the City of Concord, the State of North Carolina, the Cabarrus Health Alliance and the CDC. 

The Cabarrus Arts Council is dedicated to protecting the safety and health of all staff and guests entering the building. Our protocols are in alignment with many other venues that share the same goal – to keep live music from disappearing again. We hope you understand, and embrace the measures we're taking to keep you safe, our staff safe and the performers safe during these uncertain times. 

Because the state of the pandemic is constantly evolving, the guidelines and policies below are subject to change based on revised guidance from the City of Concord, the State of North Carolina, the Cabarrus Health Alliance and the CDC. 

Health and Safety Policy

Proof of full vaccination or a lab-conducted negative COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours of the ticketed performance is no longer required for guests entering the building. All volunteers and staff have shown proof of vaccination.  

Patrons are welcome to mask whenever visiting The Galleries or Davis Theatre, however they will no longer be required to do so. 

To help prevent exposure to diseases, we've installed a whole building bipolar ionization air purification system to help clear the air of airborne diseases. Learn more about the Luxe Air Purification System in our video.

The Cabarrus Arts Council once again accepts cash, and will continue to offer touchless purchasing as well, including credit card or cell phone options to purchase concessions simply and safely.

Ticketing Policy

If you become sick or exposed to COVID, please take care. Stay home. We want you to be well. We recommend you give your ticket to a friend or donate your ticket purchase back to the Cabarrus Arts Council.

Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your time in the building. The Cabarrus Arts Council is not responsible for any exposure that artists, guests, or staff have to COVID-19 while in the building.

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