By: Taylor Richardson NonStop Local Multimedia Journalist
Mar 5, 2025 | Updated Mar 5, 2025
MISSOULA, Mont. – The Dancing with Arts Missoula Stars event is set to return on March 15, 2025, at The Wilma, promising an evening of entertainment and community support. Doors open at 6 p.m., with cocktails, live music, and a silent auction starting at 6:30 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
This event features eight local celebrities paired with professional dancers, all performing to support Arts Missoula. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour, providing attendees the opportunity to bid on silent auction items, with proceeds benefiting Arts Missoula.
Heather Adams, Executive Director, expressed excitement about the event, saying, “We are thrilled to bring this unique event to Missoula, showcasing the incredible talent within our dance community and raising much needed funds for Arts Missoula.” She added that the night promises excitement, laughter, and fantastic dance performances.
The event highlights the vibrant dance community in Missoula while supporting local arts initiatives. Whichever team raises the most money by the time of the performance wins the competition.
This year’s celebrity and professional pairs are, listed Celebrity then Professional dancer
– Andy Nelson: Executive Director Western Montana LGBTQ+ Community Center, Mica Clarkson: Instructor at Fireside at the LOGE
-Jennifer Clouse: CEO, Skin Chic & Founder/Director Montana Skin Academy, Tiki Preston: On Center Performing Arts & Mismo
-Jenny Bratton: General Manager of the Badlander Complex & Catering, Rob Gallimore: Moonlight Studio
-Kallie Moore: UM Paleontologist, PBS Host & Writer, Callie Dahlberg: Swing Dancer
-Libby Catron-Gingerelli: Licensed Clinical Counselor, Julia Duarte: Rocky Mountain Ballet & Ballet Beyond Borders
-Maurika Moore: Founder & CEO at Hestia Advantage, Kenny Scruggs: Garden City Salsa
-Taylor Richardson: Reporter at NonStop Local, Katie Thompson: Director of Dance at Roots Toor Dance Company
-Trisha Drobeck: Executive Director at Run Wild Missoula, Joy French: Artistic Director, Bare Bait Dance
For tickets and donation portal, visit our website at www.artsmissoula.org
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