Save the Date! Voting Now Open!
Saturday, November 4, 2023  |  6:00 pm

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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, and 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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Our last Dancing for the Arts in 2022 was a Success!
What a night! You danced. You laughed. You raised $50,046 to ensure Cabarrus Arts Council programs will continue!

Congratulations to Dancing for the Arts Grand Champions Star Dr. Michael Robinson & Pro Tiffany Lassiter,
Michael broke the record by raising $19,107.34, more than any other dancer in Dancing for the Arts' six-year history.

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Other winners:
Judges' Award: Trevor Wilt & Pro Michelle Trombley
People's Choice Award: Dr. Reid Chaney & Pro Lindsy Mae Wagner
Butts in Seats Award: Dr. Michael Robinson & Pro Tiffany Lassiter

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Butts in Seats Award


Save-the-date: Saturday, November 4 - Dancing for the Arts 2023


 

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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. In 2019, Dr. Mark Redding cinched the Grand Championship for his Weird-Science-themed dance routine. In the fifth season, Emily Davis broke the record by raising more money than any other dancer in Dancing for the Arts' five-year history and Jazmin Caldwell hypnotized the audience with an electrifying Men-In-Black performance on the Dancing for the Arts stage.

  • After a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DFTA returned in 2022 with a new recordholder: Dr. Michael Johnson raised $19,107.34, becoming the current recipient of the Moonshot Award.

    After a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DFTA returned in 2022 with a new recordholder: Dr. Michael Johnson raised $19,107.34, becoming the current recipient of the Moonshot Award.

  • 2019 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!

    2019 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!

  • Mark Redding and professional dancer Glenna Wilson came out of nowhere to win Dancing for the Art's 2018 Grand Championship. Congratulations to both of you!

    Mark Redding and professional dancer Glenna Wilson came out of nowhere to win Dancing for the Art's 2018 Grand Championship. Congratulations to both of you!

  • 2017 Grand Champion Joan Davis, Judges' Choice Mollie Norris and People's Choice Jennifer Delaney.

    2017 Grand Champion Joan Davis, Judges' Choice Mollie Norris and People's Choice Jennifer Delaney.

  • 2016 Ann Schrader and Bill Dusch battled onstage until the very last minute with Ann Reigning.

    2016 Ann Schrader and Bill Dusch battled onstage until the very last minute with Ann Reigning.

  • 2015 Mayor Scott Padgett brought down the house with his hip hop performance.

    2015 Mayor Scott Padgett brought down the house with his hip hop performance.


Past Performances

The Cabarrus Arts Council thanks

Mariam & Robert Hayes Charitable Trust
Atrium Health
Embassy Suites
Corning Incorporated
Fifth Third
Hilton Garden Inn
Independent Tribune
Eli Lilly and Company
Explore Cabarrus
Hilliard
Market Street Studios
Billy Harrison Revocable Trust for Charity
Cabarrus Brewing Company
F&M Bank
Impact Technologies
Publix Super Markets Charities
Shoe Show
Uwharrie Bank
Younce & Co., P.A
City Of Concord
Kannapolis City
Harrisburg
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Mt Pleasant Logo
Cabarrus County

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