The Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios of New England are partnering together for a fund-raising "Dancing with Our Heroes" Gala to be held Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
The event will feature general dancing, a sit-down dinner, a silent auction, a professional show and the "Dancing with Our Heroes" competition. The proceeds of the event will be donated to The Friends of Fisher House Connecticut for the construction of a Fisher House on the grounds of the West Haven VA. The goal is to raise $500,000.
The "Dancing with Our Heroes" competition will be a Ballroom & Latin dance competition between our military heroes, who will each be partnered with a professional dance instructor. Each participating Fred Astaire Dance Studio will provide the instructors and free lessons to help the hero prepare for the competition. There will be no cost to the hero for participation. Winners will be selected by audience votes and a panel of judges. Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Southbury is participating and our heroes are Archie Hunnicut and Greg Lovisolo. For more information on the event, please contact us at (203)267-7600 or email us at southbury@fredastaire.com Website: www.fadssouthbury.com
From left: Paulo Jorge, Jon Piasecki, Sammi Piasecki, Hero Archie Hunnicut, Christian Lange, Ivana Strancaric, Eileen hosrt, Hero Greg Lovisolo, Maggie Flihive, Kim Tallcouch, Chris Martell, Susan Holms, and Nikita Harris.