Events

March 14, 2026

Dancing for the Arts 2026

Dancing for the Arts, the fabulous fundraiser for Piedmont Arts, returns to the stage at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 14, at Martinsville High School Auditorium.

In this dazzling, high-energy dance competition, teams of local celebrities and community leaders compete for a cause — supporting the arts! Each dance team takes the stage to perform two show-stopping routines across a variety of styles, from salsa to ballroom to contemporary, all in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges. Your votes support your favorite teams and the arts in Martinsville-Henry County. Learn how to vote here.

Don’t miss this unforgettable night where a passion for the arts meets the performance of a lifetime!

Admission tickets are $30 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission and $10 for students in grades K-12.

Teams Coach Assigned Dance
Katie Adkins + Brandon Johnson Victoria Howard Waltz
Shan'Tyia Hairston + Maurice Breedlove Janeka Hairston Cha cha
Tiffanie Hairston + Brian Hairston Stacey Davis Tango
Sarah Hodges + Kasey Lucas Catherine Rodenbaugh Quickstep
Elizabeth Huerta + Alfredo Huerta Catherine Rodenbaugh Salsa
Shatera Robertson + Louis Norton Stacey Davis Foxtrot
Margie Price-Savedge + Christopher Janey Jane Leizer Swing
Melissa White + Al Herndon Jane Leizer Rumba

 

How to Vote

Dancing for the Arts is more than just glitz and glamour. It's a fun way to support the arts in our community. Your votes ($1 = 1 vote) ensure that every twirl, lift and step helps raise awareness and critical funds for Piedmont Arts and the exhibits, events and educational programs it brings to Martinsville-Henry County. Each team's final score is made up of a combination of your votes and the judges’ scores. The team with the highest final score wins the grand prize.

To double your votes ($1 = 2 votes) and make those dollars really count, you can apply your total donation toward a Piedmont Arts membership. A $40 minimum is required for this option.

Vote Now

Buy Tickets:

Dancing for the Arts 2026 - Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 3:00 PM

@ $10.00 ea. - Student (K-12)
@ $20.00 ea. - General Admission
@ $30.00 ea. - Reserved Seating

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