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The event, modeled after the popular television show of the same name, will start with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and performances from 8 to 11 p.m. The event raises money for Curtain Call, the long-running nonprofit community theater located on the grounds of Sterling Farms Municipal Golf Course with year-round performances and auditions as well as acting workshops for children, teens and adults.
The Grande Ballroom’s owner and president Christine Georgopulo will be dancing with John J. Hickey of Richard’s of Greenwich, the fine clothing store.
“I can’t think of a better way to spend Saturday night than dancing with a fantastic partner while raising money for local arts programs that encourage people of all ages to develop their interests in performing,” Georgopulo says. “The Grande Ballroom dancers can’t wait to showcase our latest moves and help the theatrical community of Stamford.”
People can vote for their favorite couple online. A vote costs $10, and voting is open until the end of the show, when a "Viewer's Choice" winner (which team raised the most money) will be announced.
Fran Pastore, president and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council Inc., will be dancing with Thomas Varian, of the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich.
Other dance pairings are:
• Nicole Faugno, senior colorist from Noble Salon, with David Thomas Moore of Dance With Me in Stamford.
• Nancy Freedman, producer of Stamford All School Musical, with Moises Guerrero of the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich.
• Kevin Leville, founder and CEO of Eat Up, America, with Collin Klaene of Dance With Me, Stamford.
• Donna Ormond, of Valerie Wilson Travel, with Lou Lopez of Latin Moves Dance Studio.
• Nagi Osta, owner of Nagi Jewelers, with Rosa Fanelli of Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich.
• Andrew Rowley, head of communications and Marketing with RBS GBM Americas, with Kelly Butler of the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich.
• Cari Shapiro, group vice president of Ross Stores, with Ronny Dutra of Dance With Me, Stamford.
• Jill Tomasello, director of Advanced Physical Therapy Center, with Ivan Angelkovski of Dance With Me, Stamford.
• Dr. Nolan Zeide, of Bull’s Head Pet Hospital, with Meredith Landphair of Dance With Me, Stamford.
Tickets and sponsorships are available, which include choices of tickets only, tickets with cocktail hour, and tickets with dinner, along with various levels of ad sponsorship.
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