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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!

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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
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

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 Star Sponsors

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Reception Party Sponsor

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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

 

Dance Expressions

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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!

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    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.

    • 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 Moments



    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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    Cabarrus County