Watch local celebrities dance across stage at The Akron Civic Theatre! Each celebrity is paired with a University of Akron dance student.

This year’s dancers include:

Dr. Prasad Bodas- Director, Sickle Cell & Leukemia Programs, Pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Akron Children’s Hospital
Anne Granchi – Vice President of Human Resources, Total Rewards, Goodyear
Dr. Michael Tefs – Superintendent, Wooster City Schools
Kristie Warner – Owner & Salon Manager, Gavin Scott Salon & Spa
Don McCardle – Founder, McCardle’s Dance Studio
Susan Kirsksey – Women’s Board at Akron Children’s Hospital
Theresa Carter – President, OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
Jordan Epps – Former Patient

The Dancers are paired with University of Akron Dance partners.

Dancing for the Kids presented by the Emerging Leaders Board of Akron Children’s Hospital