NLAA presents the fourth annual Dancing with the Ely Stars Fundraiser event at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17 at Washington Auditorium.
The event features local talent onstage promoting the arts in Ely. Ten couples will vie for the coveted trophy as they perform various dance styles for your entertainment. Get ready to laugh, gasp, and marvel as the dancers take the stage and wow the audience with their spectacular, high-energy moves.
This year’s judges are Sunshine Gardner, Anne Oelke and Megan Wind. Their task is to offer critiques of the performances, as well as to entertain the audience with snappy comments. The hosts of the event are Brett Ross and Andrea Storm, with opening remarks given by Ely mayor Heidi Omerza.
After intermission, there will be guest performances by dancers from Reflections Dance Company, as well as a group dance with all of the stars. The evening promises to be full of fun, excitement, and unforgettable entertainment.
This year’s location at Washington Auditorium will offer ample seating for the audience as this event has sold out the past two years. Tickets are on sale at www. northernlakesarts.org for $25, which is good for three voting tokens. During intermission, audience members will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite couple by buying additional tokens and stuffing their jars full. Each additional vote is $1, and can be purchased with cash, check, or card as well as Venmo. Light refreshments will be available for a donation.
After the intermission, while the votes are being counted there will be special guest performances. All proceeds go to support the initiatives of NLAA.
Coming May 1 at 7 p.m. at Minnesota North College Vermilion Fine Arts Theater is NLAA’s Reflections Dance Company spring showcase Fire! This performance features dancers who take classes with the company including acro, ballet, contemporary, company class, jazz, and tap. This showcase is a preview of the pieces that will eventually be part of the summer show in August. Dancers of all ages will take the stage to share their work. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a minimum of $5 and can be reserved in advance through www.northernlakesarts. org, or purchased at the door.
