CRESTVIEW — The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Crestview is hosting the 7th Annual Dance for Life soon.
The evening of ballroom dance, to benefit Covenant Hospice, is at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16 in Crestview High School's Auditorium. The event will feature amateur and professional dancers from across the Emerald Coast.
“Dancing is truly a celebration of life, and Covenant Hospice is all about quality of life, helping patients and their families make the most of every moment," said David Colon, owner of the local Fred Astaire Dance Studio. "It is such a worthy cause and a rewarding partnership for both organizations to come together for Dance for Life.”
Advance tickets are $15 for general admission and $30 for VIP admission, which will include premier reserved seating for the show and an exclusive post-event cocktail party. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP admission at the door the night of the event.
Tickets can be purchased at Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 301 N. Main St. in Crestview, or by phone at 682-1455.
There's just one change this year, but it shouldn't matter, Colon said.
“While we may not have celebrity performers flying in for the event as we have had in the past, I think attendees will be quite impressed with the amazing talent displayed by the professionals and students right here in our community,” Colon said. “It also allows us to return a greater portion of the event proceeds to Covenant.”
DID YOU KNOW?
•Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit organization that provides services to patients and loved ones throughout life-limiting illnesses.
•Events such as Dance for Life help fund certain Covenant Hospice programs — bereavement services, children’s support programs, spiritual support services and charity care — in Okaloosa and Walton counties.
•Covenant Hospice accepts patients regardless of ability to pay.
•In 2014, the organization provided over $1.7 million in care for uninsured or under-insured patients facing a terminal illness.
For more information about Covenant Hospice or to make a hospice inquiry, contact the local branch office at 729-1800 or visit www.covenanthospice.org.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Dance for Life returns to Crestview, benefits Covenant Hospice