Dancing with the Divas

Dancing with the Divas is a celebrity dance competition and fundraiser.  Eight local celebrities dance in order to raise money for a charity each one selected.  This year's event will be Saturday, July 26 at EagleSticks Tent.  The doors open at 6:30 with hors d'oeuvres and silent auction.  The show featuring the celebrities and a Dancing Diva begins at 8:00.  The eight celebrities this year include Dave Boyer dancing for the Animal Shelter Society; Kacey Cottirll raising funds for the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary; Steve Foreman representing The United Way; Chad Grandstaff dancing for The Grant Hickman Foundation; Dr. Paul Hoffman raising funds for The Red Cross Muskingum Valley Chapter; Paul Nestor representing Muskingum Valley Council Boy Scouts of America; Laura Schumann dancing for SEO Symphony Orchestra and Maryjane Shackelford raising funds for C,A.S.S-M.I.N.D.  This is the 4th year the Divas have put on this event to sell out audiences.  Over the last 4 years over $60,000 dollars have been raised for local charities.  The Dancing Divas are a non-profit group dedicated to empower and inspire women to dance at any age and any ability level.  Tickets for the event are available at Wade's Clothing on Maple Avenue.  Visit www.thedancingdivas.com for more information or to donate to one of the charities.