Annual dancing competition raising funds for kids with physical disabilities draws a packed house
Local “stars” and dance pros cut a rug in front of a packed house at the Caruso Club Feb. 24 during the 12th annual Dancing with the Easter Seals Stars event.
The gala event, which this year had the theme “A Night at the Movies,” included a dinner, dance studio performances by Dance Evolution and Northern Latin Flavour, a live and silent auction, and wrapped up with the dance competition. She did not have an exact fundraising total on Friday evening, but said it was hoped that the event would bring in more than $80,000.
He said he hasn’t personally received mobility equipment from the organization, although he has gone to summer camp thanks to Easter Seals. “She’s the pro, and has taught me everything I need to know for tonight,” Drolet said. “We’re going to try to put on a show tonight and do a couple of flips and tricks through dancing, so it’ll be fun.”
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