“Dancing for Special Stars” is a dance contest patterned after the hit television program “Dancing with the Stars.” This event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) held in Grand Forks in April and will feature area celebrities paired with local dance instructors. Each couple performs a dance of their choice. The dance team with most votes (from sponsorships, donations, audience votes from tickets received with admission ticket-30 points, judges’ scores) wins the competition and the Mirror Ball Trophy. Audience members can also buy additional points at the event for $1 per point to go to their favorite dance couple(s). New in 2025 -- People's Choice Award! Audience members will receive an additional ticket to vote for their favorite dance couple. The couple with the most tickets will receive the People's Choice Award!
2025 Dancing for Special Stars - Grand Forks
The 15th Annual Dancing for Special Stars Grand Forks will be held at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on April 15th, 2025!
TICKETS AVAILABLE beginning February 14th!! $30 each
Call 701-746-0331 or stop by our office at 2616 S 26th Street, Grand Forks to purchase your tickets.
Doors open at 5:30pm Show Begins at 7:00pm
This year's dancers include:
- Tom Brosseau & Graci Chandler
- Jake Chisholm & Kalyn Voightman
- Derek Holt & Makenna Burchinal
- Reid Huttunen & Adelyn Emter
- David Jackson & Taylor Vasek
- Dewey Kemnitz & Maria Morell
- Kyle Kosior & Tiffany Sonterre
- Dr. Durga Panda & Klaudia Holkup
- Clark Piepkorn & Taylor Piepkorn
- Joe Quinn & Heather Binstock
- Tammy Schmitz & Matthew Hippen
- Katie Thorson & Jordan Speare
Thank you to our sponsors!
