A Dance Gala Unlike Anything Central Ohio Has Ever Seen!
This December 8, 2024, 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, 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 Oiho 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!
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.