The Arc of East Ascension 2017 Dancing for a Cause extravaganza will be held July 8, when 10 Star Dancers will take the stage to perform their professional ballroom dance numbers at the Lamar-Dixon 4-H Building.

The event raises funds and awareness for The Arc of East Ascension, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for those with disabilities and their families through services and advocacy that support choice, independence and dignity.

Star dancers are Jackie Baumann, the city's chief engineer; Trevor Gautreaux, assistant vice president branch manager of Neighbors Federal Credit Union; Kyle Rogers, general manager of Lamar-Dixon; Jackie Tisdell, public information officer for Ascension Parish Public Schools; Terri Kaaihue, community liaison for Life Source Hospice; Tasheba York Leblanc, owner/manager of Triple Threat Dance Studio; Cheryl Mercedes, WAFB anchor and reporter; Malcolm Carter, plant manager for The Scotts Co.; Craig A. Severs, owner of Genesis 360 Construction; and Dr. Louis LeFebvre II, owner of DDS Main Street Dental Care.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with food and refreshment. The event starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $30; VIP tickets are $75. Tickets are available at The Arc of East Ascension Office, 1122 S.E. Ascension Complex Blvd., Gonzales, (225) 621-2000 or (225) 621-2005; Gonzales City Hall, 120 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales, (225) 647-2841; Main Street Dental Care, 6473 La. 44, Suite 202, Gonzales, (225) 963-9493; and through All Star Dancers. Tickets will also available at the door general admission $35, VIP $80.

Sheriff Jeff Wiley is honorary chairman. Judges are River Parish Community College Chancellor Dale Doty; Gaylynne Mack, executive director of Baton Rouge's Big Buddy Program; Debbie Traylor, owner of Debbie's Bridal; Anita Cann, of Affordable Printing and APSB, and technical judge Larry Schexnaydre, director and owner of Center Stage.

Emcees are Ascension Parish Clerk of CourtBridget Hanna and David Alexander, superintendent of Ascension Parish Public Schools. Event officials include dance coordinator Allison Hudson, project manager Norma Dukes and event organizer Sharon Morris.

VIP sponsorships are available. For more information, contact the Arc of East Ascension at (225) 621-2000 or (225) 621-2005 or email Sharonm@eatel.net.

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Ascension's Dancing for a Cause set for July 8 - The Advocate