A Dance Gala Unlike Anything Central Ohio Has Ever Seen!

This December 8, 2024, at The Makoy Center, Inspiring Elevated Habits Presents The Winter Wonderland Showcase and Gala!  

All proceeds will benefit the Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer.  So bring your friends and family and get ready for a dance spectacular along with dinner, drinks, a dance exhibition, and a dance party where you can dance the night away with the best dance professionals in Ohio!

The Schedule

The Showcase

10:00am – 4:00pm:  Competition style ballroom dance showcase

Watch doubles and single dancers of all ages show off their best merengue, bachata, polka, east coast swing, west coast swing, cha cha, waltz, tango, salsa, two step, and more!

 

The Gala

5:00 – 6:00pm: Plated Dinner and Drinks

6:00 – 7:30pm: Pro Dancer Exhibition

Let the pros show you how it’s done! We will have demos, skits, and more to entertain you!

7:30 – 9:00pm: Dance Party for Everyone

Come out on the floor and dance the night away with the professionals!

About
The Makoy Center

Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Hilliard

5462 Center Street,
Hilliard Ohio 43026

Discover the charm of The Makoy, your premier destination for wedding venues in Columbus, Ohio. Nestled in the heart of the city, we specialize in turning ordinary events into extraordinary experiences. Whether you’re planning an outdoor wedding reception, a vibrant birthday celebration, or a corporate meeting, our banquet halls and dedicated team are here to offer you an unparalleled experience.

Countdown to the Showcase!

December 8, 2024

 
 

Spaces are still available for the silent auction, vendors, and sponsors!

If you would like to be a vendor or sponsor of the event or provide items for the silent auction, contact us below.

Contact Us!

Featuring Our Celebrity Judge

Multi-Year International Competitive Dance Award Winner

Bill Sparks

About Bill

“Early on, I was drawn to the world of music and dance where, as a teenager, I enrolled in my hometown ballet academy. After two years, I graduated from high school. I continued to pursue my ballet dance training for an additional 3 and 1/2 years but was forced to quit due to an injury.”

“Realizing my career as a professional ballet dancer was no longer possible, I began to pursue other dance styles, all the while wondering, ‘What if I could no longer dance?’. I really did not know what I would do because, as long as I can remember, I only wanted to be a dancer. But as I look back, I am so thankful to God for having this in his plan for me.”

Landing a job with Arthur Murray Dance Studios as an instructor sealed the deal. Bill soon found himself drawn to the dramatic International Style Latin side of dancing, taking his love of dance to the next level: the competitive dance circuit.

Prior to his retirement, Bill won the U.S. National Championships four times, represented the United States, and became a two-time finalist of the World Latin Championships, placing fifth one year and sixth another.. Bill secured a name for himself as one of the most admired DanceSport competitors to have graced the dance floor.

After 15 years as a successful DanceSport competitor, Bill made the decision to retire from competition and begin adjudicating competitions and coach other Professional couples.

Introducing Our Awards Presenter

Multi-Year British, American, and International Dance Champion

Kimberley Mitchell

About Kimberley

Kimberley Mitchell comes from a Ballroom family with both parents still teaching dance in London, England. At the age of 5, she began to compete in both International Standard and Latin competitions throughout England and Europe. 

Kimberley is a six time British Open Champion, International Champion, and winner of the United Kingdom Open and Closed British Championships in both standard and Latin.

At the age of 18, Kimberley moved to the USA to turn Professional and dance with Bill Sparks.  Together, they became 2-time United States International Latin Champions, British Open Professional Rising Star Champions, 3-time Ohio Star Ball Champions, and 5th in the Professional World Latin Championships.

A championship level certified adjudicator in all 4 styles of dance (Standard, Latin, Smooth and Rhythm) Kimberley now coaches Professionals as well as Pro/am students and amateur couples in both mainstream and same-sex competitions and is a member of the Fred Astaire International Dance Council. 

Check out Bill Sparks and Kimberley Mitchell amazing dancing!

This is a taste of what you will see at our Winter Wonderland Showcase!

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