VOTE for a Star for the September 21 Dancing Stars of Greenwich Charity Fundraiser for Abilis

Charity Dance-Off by The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich Gives the Public a Chance to Vote for their Favorite Star to Win the People’s Choice Award

GREENWICH, Conn., September 17, 2024 — The glitz and glamour of Dancing with the Stars is returning to Greenwich for the 6th annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich charity dance-off on September 21, 2024, at the Tamarack Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. Hosted by The Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich, the event benefits Abilis, and the public can get involved by voting for their favorite star to win the “People’s Choice” Award! Each vote is a tax-deductible donation that directly supports Abilis’ work with individuals with disabilities. Cast your vote at greenwichdancingstars.com before the event!

Every dollar donated counts as a vote, and the dancer who raises the most, wins the “People’s Choice” Award. The contributions not only help the dancers rise up on the scoreboard, but also supports Abilis and the nonprofit organization’s mission to provide critical programs for the more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families in Fairfield County.

This year’s event features celebrity judges Brendan Fraser, a celebrated and award-winning actor; Billy Blanks, Jr., a celebrity fitness guru, choreographer and founder of the popular dance fitness program, Dance It Out; Tayler Shoji, professional dancer and choreographer; and is emceed by Ali Wentworth, actress, comedian, producer, host of her podcast Go Ask Ali and New York Times bestselling author. “Funds raised this year will be restricted to the development and renovation of Abilis Gardens & Gifts, to be able to utilize this essential program all year round, and which provides a vital role in providing adults with disabilities the opportunity to develop retail job skills, offering meaningful employment and hands-on-training,” noted Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis. “It is one of seven businesses operated by Abilis, empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and self-sufficiency.”