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Sponsored again by Pizza Luce, 2026 marks the 20th Anniversary of Minnesota Ballet's Celebrity Dance Challenge, an annual fundraising event that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from the company for a fun and competitive evening of dance. Participants perform in a range of styles—such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary—and audience members vote for their favorites. The event includes a social hour, refreshments, and a high-energy show.Social hour with appetizers and cash bar starts at 5:30; performance at 7:00 pm in the Depot Theatre.
Proceeds from the Celebrity Dance Challenge support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement.
Featuring Jason Vincent and Jeff Anderson as our emcees!
This years celebrities are Adam Hughley, Lindsay Ekstrom, Jessica Reznick, Russ Salgy, Jay Walker, Elizabeth Simonson, Kathi Kusch Marshall, Kevin Evans, Kyre Johnson, Fatima Avalos, Patrick Hahn, and Gavin McNeill!
Tickets available at minnesotaballet.org
Celebrity Dance Challenge is sponsored by Pizza Luce.
Our season sponsors are Essentia Health and Genereau & Co. Jewelry.
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506 W. Michigan Street, Duluth, MN, United States
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