About
DANCERS AND LOCAL CELEBRITIES COMPETE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE OF $15,000 FOR THE CHARITY OF THEIR CHOICE
DC’s Dancing Stars Gala is an exciting luxury black-tie fundraising event full of all the fun, glitz and glamour of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars! Local DC Celebrities will learn a polished choreographed routine and perform at the Gala with a professional dance partner in a competition mirroring the television show. A panel of celebrity judges, along with the audience, will select the winner who will win the coveted mirror ball trophy and $15,000 for the charity of their choice. The gala will include a VIP cocktail reception, a sit-down gourmet dinner, the competition, a silent auction, professional performances, and a DJ.
Maria Coakley David - 2026 Gala Chair
What awaits you
Dance Competition
Watch local celebrities compete in a Dancing with the Stars–style showdown, vying for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy and a $15,000 charity prize.
Event Highlight
Description of Event Highlight
Sit Down Dinner
Brief description of the sit down dinner experience.
Silent Auction
Brief description of the silent auction.
Making a Difference
Our DONATING Journey
Together, we've DONATED over $2.5 million for local DC charities!
Eight Year History of Gifts Handout
It's GLITZ ...
It's GLAMOUR ...
It's GIVING ...
It's more than a GALA ...
It's a MOVEMENT!
To Grand Prize Winner's Charity of Choice!!