United Way of Walworth County and Toe to Toe Ballet School have announced the return of United We Dance. Many age groups and dance styles are represented as more than 12 companies perform. The highlight of the evening happens when the groups take the stage together for the finale. The event takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 5th, in the James A. Wehner Auditorium at the Elkhorn Area High School.
Colleen Huberty, well-rooted in the dance community and director of Toe to Toe Ballet School in Elkhorn, is the driving force behind the unique event. “Dance is highly collaborative. It’s important for our dancers to work together,” said Huberty. “United We Dance is a celebration of culture, and so much more than a dance recital.” More than 12 groups perform during the 90-minute show including Ballet Folklorico, Broadway Academy of Art and Dance, Dance Wisconsin, Elation, Midwest Dance Center, Project 53, Walworth County Cloggers, Toe to Toe Ballet School and more. There will also be a special virtual performance by Kids From Wisconsin. Opening the show this year is the Dynamic Dolphin Choir, a group of over 80 energetic and talented 2nd and 3rd grade students from Lake Geneva.
All proceeds benefit more than 40 local nonprofit programs and services through the United Way of Walworth County. “For the dancers, this goes far beyond what they perform on stage that evening,” said Tammy Dunn, Executive Director of the United Way of Walworth County, “at a young age they are coming together as one team, learning how they can give back and make a positive impact in their communities through dance.”
The event will have reserved seating, concessions, and raffle prizes. Tickets to attend are $12 in advance or $15 at the door and may be purchased by going to the United Way of Walworth County and following the link on the events page. Event organizers can be reached at 262-723-1700 or 262-374-4474 for more information.
Individuals unable to attend can still contribute to United We Dance and the United Way of Walworth County by mailing donations to P.O. Box 202, Lake Geneva, WI 53147 or giving online at www.unitedwaywalworth.org.
