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Dancing for the Arts, the fabulous fundraiser for Piedmont Arts, returns to the stage at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Martinsville High School Auditorium.
In this dazzling, high-energy dance competition, teams of local celebrities and community leaders compete in support of Piedmont Arts and the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Each dance team takes the stage to perform two show-stopping routines, one assigned dance and one freestyle dance of their choice, all in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges.
Your votes support your favorite teams and raise money for important arts programs in our community.
Team |
Coach |
Assigned Dance |
| Katie Adkins + Brandon Johnson | Victoria Howard | Waltz |
| Shan'Tyia Hairston + Maurice Breedlove | Janeka Hairston | Cha-cha |
| Tiffanie Hairston + Brian Hairston | Stacey Davis | Tango |
| Sarah Hodges + Kasey Lucas | Catherine Rodenbough | Quickstep |
| Elizabeth Huerta + Alfredo Huerta | Catherine Rodenbough | Salsa |
| Margie Price-Savedge + Christopher Janey | Jane Leizer | Swing |
| Shatera Robertson + Louis Norton | Stacey Davis | Foxtrot |
| Melissa White + Al Herndon | Jane Leizer | Rumba |
| 1 p.m. | Lobby and box office open |
| 2 p.m. | Auditorium opens |
| 3 p.m. | Performance begins |
* Piedmont Arts will be closed on Saturday, March 14, in preparation for the event.
Tickets to the event are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission, and $10 for students in grades K-12.
Online ticket sales will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Tickets will be available at the Martinsville High School Auditorium box office on the day of the event, beginning at 1 p.m.
Dancing for the Arts is more than just glitz and glamour. It's a fun way to support the arts in our community. Your votes ($1 = 1 vote) help ensure that every twirl, lift, and step raises awareness and critical funds for Piedmont Arts and the exhibits, events, and educational programs it brings to Martinsville-Henry County. Each team's final score is made up of a combination of your votes and the judges’ scores. The team with the highest final score wins the grand prize.
To double your votes ($1 = 2 votes) and make those dollars really count, you can apply your total donation toward a Piedmont Arts membership. A $40 minimum is required for this option.
Online voting and in-person voting at Piedmont Arts are open until 5 p.m. on Friday, March 13. In-person voting will be open in the Martinsville High School Auditorium lobby on the day of the event, beginning at 1 p.m.