About
LOCAL CELEBRITIES & CORPORATE LEADERS 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 and Corporate Leaders 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, and a DJ to dance the night away.
Maria Coakley David & Jim David
2026 Gala Co-Chairs and Founders
OVER $2,550,000 DONATED
With your generous support, together we've
DONATED over $2.5 million for local DC charities!
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.
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Unmatched Energy
The ballroom comes alive as friends, colleagues and supporters cheer on their favorite competitors and rally behind the causes they represent.
An Evening to Savor
Guests are invited to take their seats for an elegant, sit-down dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City. Each course—from the first bite to the final dessert—is thoughtfully crafted to complement the evening’s black-tie setting.
Silent Auction
Bid on exclusive items and experiences during our silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting worthy causes.