Local Celebrities to Compete in 'Dancing with the Albany Stars' at Darton State College
Thursday, January 7th, 2016
Local celebrities Rep. Winfred Dukes, Michael Decuir (ASU Director of Bands), Katie Thurber (FOX 31 Good Day), and Aaryn Valenzuela (WALB News 10) will compete for the coveted disco ball trophy during the first annual Dancing with the Albany Stars event at Darton State College on Saturday, February 13, 2016.
“We are excited to offer this first time event,” says Dr. Elizabeth Delancy, co-producer and Assistant Professor of Dance at Darton State College. “Dancing with the Albany Stars is a wonderful opportunity to not only showcase the talents of our local celebrities, but also provide an exciting Valentine’s Day weekend affair for Albany, Georgia.”
The celebrities will be judged by Dr. Paul Jones, the newly appointed president of Fort Valley State University; Maestro Henry Hernandez, artistic director of World Ballet; and Dr. Beverly Barber, former director of dance at Florida A & M University.
The stars and their respective partners will perform American Rhythm ballroom or cabaret inspired routines.
“Our celebrities have been practicing since September of 2015. They have invested a lot of time and energy into learning their competition routines,” says Delancy. “We are so pleased with our roster of ‘stars’ and truly appreciate their desire to participate, and their absolute dedication.”
Tickets are on sale now for $50/individual, $80/for two, and $350/table of eight. The ticket price includes a three-course dinner, the stars’ dance competition, a performance by the Darton State College Dance Company, and an open dance floor. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. A cash bar will be available. Cocktail attire is appropriate. Tickets are available now. Visit the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-albany-stars-dwtas-tickets-20155434447
Proceeds will benefit the Darton State College Community Dance Education Program. Its mission is to provide quality dance education to children and adults in Albany and the surrounding areas.