Break out your dancing shoes! The next Dancing Stars of Wilkes-Barre (DSWB) is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Since 2016 (excluding a break during the COVID years), KISS Theatre Company has hosted this annual fundraiser modeled after the ABC television show “Dancing with the Stars.” In KISS’ version, local celebrities are paired with professional dancers and tasked with performing a dance act. The dancers work for weeks choreographing their performances, practicing, and planning their costumes — and in some cases, props. On March 29, all ten dance teams perform in front of a panel of judges and a live audience in the hopes of taking home either the People’s Choice or Judge’s Choice mirror ball trophy.
All of the proceeds from the night benefit KISS Theatre Company’s mission to provide arts and education to children throughout the Wyoming Valley.
We’ve been a longtime supporter of KISS Theatre Company (check out some of our show posters) so when we were asked to help out with their DSWB fundraiser, we jumped at the chance! Ever since, our team has worked with the planning committee to manage their social media accounts and coordinate voting links.
In recent years, DSWB has been given a bigger stage at the F.M. Kirby Center. The night is filled with food, drinks, and great performances that will make you want to hop out of your seat and start dancing along.
This year, DSWB is welcoming the following teams to the dance floor:
- Anthony Ranella and Emily Coolbaugh
- Kelsey Cunningham and Christian James Wheeland
- Sean Camoni and Elisa Rivera
- Mando Sallavanti III and Joanne Monfiletto
- David Pearson and Heather Reed
- Rich Perry and Brianna Schunk
- Ashley Raspen and Shaun Pierre
- Anthony Nardone and Marikate Sullivan
- Erin Kosisky and Paul Brasavage
- Chas Carpenter and Cathie Julius
From mid-February through the last dance on March 29, the community is encouraged to vote for their favorite dancers by donating (one dollar = one vote). The couple who raises the most money is awarded the coveted People’s Choice trophy.
It’s an event you don’t want to miss! Purchase your tickets or join in the fun of choosing the People’s Choice winner by voting.