When:
October 24, 2015 @ 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
2015-10-24T18:00:00-04:00
2015-10-24T23:59:00-04:00
Where:
Hyatt Regency Tyson's Corner
7901 Tysons One Pl
Tysons, VA 22102
USA
7901 Tysons One Pl
Tysons, VA 22102
USA
Cost:
$195+
DC’s Dancing Stars Gala will return for its sophomore year onSaturday, October 24 at the Hyatt Regency in Tyson’s Corner for this black tie event. The 2nd annual charity ballroom dancing competition launched by Fred Astaire Dance Studio-Fairfax’s owners and gala co-chairs, Jim David and Maria Coakley David will bring together some of DC’s hottest celebrity names and notable regional dancers to compete for the 2015 DC Mirror Ball Championship trophy and $10,000 for the charity of their choice.
Each local celebrity will receive ballroom dance training by a professional from Fred Astaire Fairfax for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Committing their time, energy and star power, they will compete to raise funds for charity, and for the chance to be crowned the 2015 DC Mirror Ball Champion. Celebrity dancers will be awarded points by celebrity judges and be voted on by the audience.
Chelsie Hightower from ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, Lamont Easter from House of Cards and Shane Lewis from Naked and Afraid, will be some of the celebrity judges who will crown the winning couple.
The Gala will showcase some of DC’s elite like we’ve never seen them before. Dancing in this year’s competition is an impressive line-up of local personalities. The following is a list of confirmed dancers:
➢ Jummy Olabanji: ABC7 Emmy Winning Anchor and Reporter
➢ Erwin Gomez: Celebrity Makeup Artist of Choice in DC
➢ Larry Miller: WUSA9 Award Winning Anchor and Reporter
➢ Caleb Bonham: National Political Media Commentator, Strategist and Blogger
➢ Dr. Matt Shank: Marymount University President
➢ Andrew Baldwin: Distinguished U.S. Navy Physician and ABC’s The Bachelor
➢ General Alan Salisbury: Retired Major General and Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Code of Support Foundation
➢ Padua Player: Critically-acclaimed Pastry Chef
➢ Kimberly Skyrme: Nationally Recognized Casting Director and Founder of Capital
Casting (including casting for House of Cards)
➢ Sabrina Campbell: Mrs. DuPont Circle, Award Winning Cake Designer and Founder of Occasionally Cake
“We are thrilled to bring DC’s Dancing Stars Gala back for a second year and support life-changing organizations within the DC metro region.” Says Maria Coakley David, who goes on to say, “This is a one of a kind event and we’re excited for guests to watch our dancers hard work and dedication pay off while raising money and awareness for five wonderful causes.”
In its inaugural year, the gala donated over $165,000 to several outstanding local charities. This year organizers hope to donate over $200,000 from October’s event.
Charitable institutions benefitting from the night’s entertainment include: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, T.A.P.S., Marymount University, Our Military Kids, and The Code of Support Foundation.
Tickets for this glitzy gala start at $195 for an individual and $395 for VIP and dinner tickets. Information about tickets can be found at bit.ly/DCDStix
EVENT DETAILS:
When: Saturday, October 24, 2015
6:00 p.m. – midnight
Where: Hyatt Regency, Tyson’s Corner
7901 Tysons One Place
Tysons, VA 22102
Dress: Black Tie
