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Duneland Family YMCA Presents…Dancing like the Stars 2025 Color Ball
Join us for an evening of DINNER, DANCING, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. We invite you to an unforgettable night of delicious food and vibrant performances by local Duneland Community Dancers in support of the Duneland YMCA at Blue Chip Casino’s Stardust Event Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Each dancer will showcase their talent while dressed in their favorite colors-adding a personal and festive touch to the evening! Dress to impress in your Black Tie Preferred best and show your support for your favorite dancer as they light up the stage with their passion and creativity. Let’s make this night one to remember – filled with joy, community, and celebration!
The Dancing like the Stars event is hosted annually by the Duneland Family YMCA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. All donations go to the Duneland Family YMCA’s financial assistance program, which provides local children, families, and individuals access to membership, programs, childcare, and more. Together, we can ensure the YMCA continues to be a place where all belong, regardless of their financial situation. Click to learn more about the Duneland Family YMCA.
Tickets will be available for the public to purchase at $125 per person on Friday, September 5, 2025.
The Dancing like the Stars 2025 Color Ball Celebrity Dancers will be announced soon!
Interested in sponsorships, registration or voting for the Dancing like the Stars 2025 Color Ball? Email Jenna Hunter at [email protected] or click below.
DUNELAND FAMILY YMCA CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS AT 2024 DANCING LIKE THE STARS
Duneland Family YMCA is delighted to celebrate a record-breaking success at the Dancing Like the Stars-Band Together For The Y annual fundraising event, raising over $170,000 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 2nd, at Blue Chip Casino Stardust Event Center. The exuberant 620 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 rock and roll themed event broke fundraising records for the Duneland Family YMCA, making it the most successful fundraising event in Duneland history.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of Dancing Like the Stars, both in terms of financial impact and in advancing the mission of the YMCA. This unforgettable evening not only raised vital funds to support the Y’s programs and initiatives but also brought together over 600 guests, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the YMCA’s core values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.” said Dave Kasarda, Duneland Family YMCA’s CEO, “The event was a shining example of community spirit, and we are grateful to all who participated, supported, and made it such a resounding success. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier, and more connected community for all.”
The star-studded lineup included Allison Susdorf (Duneland School Corporation’s Early Learning HUB), Barbra Stooksbury (Smith Legal Group, LLC), Beth Richardson (Serenity Salon & Spa), Donna Skeesick (Duneland Family YMCA), Erin Collins (Chesterton Town Council), Jason Ewing (Stevenson & Company), Sarah Pedroza (Breakthrough Technologies), Savana Ralston (Centier Bank), and Tom Wisch (Allstate Insurance 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.
Stay tuned for more details on the 2025 Dancing Like The Stars Event!
