Gala Information
Date: January 24, 2025 6PM
Location:
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly HoteL | GRAND BALLROOM
2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339
Dress code: Black tie optional
Each ticket holder will receive 2 beverage tickets to use at the bars, with a cash bar available afterward. Bottles of red and white wine will also be provided at each table during dinner service. The registration desk will open at 5:30 PM. Please plan to arrive before 6:00 PM to complete your check-in, validate your parking*, and collect your beverage tickets. Use this time to enjoy refreshing beverages while mingling with our stars and fellow attendees!
*Parking validation for a discounted rate of $10 for the duration of the event will be available at the check-in desk. We strongly encourage guests to use ride-share services or stay at the hotel to take advantage of our discounted rates.
If you’d like to bid on any auction items, auction paddles will be available at each table, and credit cards will be accepted during the event. Donations to the Star Dancers can also be made at the event. Please note that any funds raised during the event can be credited to the stars you wish to support.
Dancing Stars for Humanity Gala Recap – January 24, 2025
What an unforgettable evening! On January 24th, over 500 guests gathered at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Convention Center for a night filled with elegance, passion, and purpose. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Sponsors, Donors, and Supporters, we raised more than $200,000 for the charities we proudly support!
This achievement would not have been possible without our dedicated Organizing Committee, whose hard work made this event a reality. A heartfelt thank you to our fabulous and fearless Dancing Stars, who shined even brighter than we imagined, and to the Professional Dancers who guided them to the stage with grace and expertise. We were also honored to witness breathtaking performances from World-Class Artists, who brought their talent and energy to our audience.
We hope you all had as much fun as we did! Stay tuned for a BIG announcement about our next event—we can’t wait to share what’s coming next!
With gratitude,
The Dancing Stars for Humanity Team
Event Schedule
5:30 PM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN FOR CHECK-IN
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM COCKTAIL HOUR
7:00 PM DINNER SERVICE | PROGRAM STARTS
Volga Dance Group
Don Diamont and Hanna Karttunen – CELEBRITY GUEST STAR
Yuri Eliezer and Brittan Eliezer – Showdance
Justin Milrad & Aja Pascale – Foxtrot
Jamilah Sbeih and Jake Mazhar – Cha Cha
Kairat Algadaev and Julia Selezniov – Latin Showdance
Iryna Valles – “Window to my Heart” – Ukrainian Song
AUCTION
Liliya Podkopayeva and Sergiy Samchynskyy – Salsa
Mariana Page and Vladimir Karpov – Salsa
Joshua Neal and Massey Turpin – Mambo
Ken Covers and Kristina Mazhar – Rumba
AUCTION
Martha O’Sullivan and Max Postolovschi – Cha-Cha
André Ellerby and Nicolay Violletta – Swing
Kris Hizer and Christopher Wayne – Bolero-Rumba
8:40 PM – 9:00 PM BREAK | GENERAL DANCING | COFFEE/TEA SERVICE
Welcome Back and Professional Performances
Antoinette and Patrick Datoc – Viennese Waltz
Jordan Palmer and Elita Rothman – Volga Dance Academy
Sergiy Samchynskyy and Yulia Besarab – Waltz
AUCTION
Henry Reizenson and Liza Belikov – Volga Dance Academy
Artem Moroz and Polina Ishchenko – Special Guest Stars from Ukraine
AUCTION
Svitlana McNutt and Douglas Tindle Jr. – “Black Eyes” – Ukrainian Song
Travis and Jaimee Tuft – Smooth – Waltz
Vladimir Karpov and Kristina Mazhar – Paso
Jake Mazhar and Yuliya Besarab – Cabaret
AUCTION
Craig Smith and Andrea Harvey – Cabaret
Travis and Jaimee Tuft – Baby Shark
Iryna Valles – “Kiss me” – Ukrainian Song
10:30 PM AWARDS PRESENTATION
10:45 PM – 11:30 PM GENERAL DANCING | CLOSING REMARKS