Duneland Family YMCA is delighted to celebrate a record-breaking success at the Dancing Like the Stars-Color Ball annual fundraising event, raising a historical amount to support the local community through scholarships and financial assistance for childcare, memberships, active older adult programs, and other services.

This sold-out show was held on Saturday, November 8th, at Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center. The exuberant 740 guests cheered while nine local celebrity dancers and their dance partners performed individual choreographed dances created by Powerhouse Dance Company, to help fundraise and support the mission of the YMCA. This colorful themed event broke fundraising records for the Duneland Family YMCA, making it the most successful fundraising event in Duneland history.

The star-studded lineup included Adam and Kasie Tenbarge (Duneland School Corporation and Porter County Community Foundation), Blake and Jami Crisman (Cleveland Cliffs), Jenny Vidimos (Retired Duneland School Corporation), Dana Adelman (Duneland Family YMCA), Tim Whalen (AECOM), Kate O’Connor (Optimal Health and Wellness), Michelle Renninger (Viking Build Homes), Crystal Novak (Centier Bank), and Kelly Sieman (Duneland Chamber of Commerce and Duneland YMCA Board Member). The event was hosted by YMCA Board Member Tiffany Bozovich (Bozovich Wellness Center) and Zack Wellsand (Wellsand Landscaping and Hardscapes), with a backstage run of the show and tech by Kevin Murray (Val’s Famous Pizza & Grinders). The opening act included a performance from the Powerhouse Senior Elite Dance Team from Powerhouse Dance Company of Chesterton. This year’s volunteer judges included Jacob Lukach (Duneland School Corporation), Maura Mundell (Duneland Chamber of Commerce), and two students of the Powerhouse Dance Company.

Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, danced, or donated! Your Duneland YMCA appreciates each and everyone one of you.