GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — A popular ballroom dancing event is returning to the Green Bay area with a new twist. Eight participants, each supporting a different local non-profit organization will compete at the “NEW Dancing with Our Stars” showcase on Saturday, October 7. Since April, each participant has been working tirelessly to raise funds for their organizations, while taking dance lessons and putting together a routine to show off at the showcase.
The dancers and their organizations, are as follows. Click each name to learn more about them and to see pictures from inside the rehearsal studio.
Pete Angilello – The Canary Fund
Ken Corry – Old Glory Honor Flight
Kelly Gusloff – CASA of Brown County
Cora Haltaufderheid – Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
David Konshak – myTeam Triumph
Kristy Maney – Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
Mandy Schroeder – GBASO
Jenny Vander Zanden – House of Hope
NEW Dancing with Our Stars follows in the footsteps of a similar event for the American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin. That event, which raised more than $3 million during its ten-year run, held its final show in February of 2018.
Although dancing is a core component of the event, NEW Dancing with Our Stars creator, Shawn Kiser, says that it’s about much more…
“The focus is on the fundraising because that’s what it’s all about.” said Kiser. “The person who raises the highest amount will also get the coveted mirror ball trophy.”
Each participant is paired up with an instructor from either Studio 303, Ballroom by Jay, or Green Bay Ballroom.
The showcase will be held at EPIC Event Center in Green Bay on October 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 each. To inquire about purchasing tickets, email newdwos@gmail.com.
