The second annual Dancing with the Stars, which will benefit the Watertown Public Schools, features coaches, state reps and Watertown parents.
The Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) will host its second annual, “Dancing with the Stars” event on Friday, May 1, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave., East Watertown.
Modeled after the popular television show, the event features Watertown “stars” partnered with professional dancers from Avalon Dance & Fitness and Fred Astaire, both located in Belmont.
The 2015 Stars are:
- John Cacace, Watertown High School (WHS) football coach
- Jane Corrigan, Watertown resident and Reagle Music Theatre performer
- Lidia DiIeso, Cunniff School teacher
- Aine Dirrane, IA, Watertown Middle School (WMS)
- Aaron Dushku, Watertown Town Councilor
- Kendra Foley, Hosmer School parent
- Jay Hughes, local realtor, WMS & WHS parent
- Armand Keuchkarian, entrepreneur, WMS & WHS parent
- John Lawn, State Representative, Watertown Public Schools parent
- Sheri Park, Lowell School teacher
“Last year’s event was a tremendous success,” said Amy Donohue, WEF co-president. “It is a fun night out for the adults, and a wonderful opportunity to support the WEF grant program. It will once again be a terrific event; all are welcome to attend!”
Avalon Dance & Fitness and Fred Astaire instructors will work with the stars on a rigorous practice schedule right up to the event. Professional dancers from various studios and dance organizations will serve as judges. The winners will be announced at the end of the event.
Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.watertowned.org; $30 Silver tickets (general seating); $40 Gold tickets (premium seating); and $50 Platinum tickets (table seating). Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails begin at 6:00 and competition begins promptly at 7:30. There will also be a silent auction, and cash bar. At the conclusion of the competition, the dance floor will be open to all guests for dancing.
For more information, please contact info@watertowned.org