Fancy Steps Dance Extravaganza Fundraiser Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Children’s Museum at Holyoke Grows Annual Event at a New Venue
 
HOLYOKE, Mass. — Get ready to dance the night away at Fancy Steps, the 15th Annual Celebrity Dance Extravaganza, taking place on November 9, 2024, for the first time ever at the MassMutual Center! This highly anticipated event, known for its vibrant energy and star-studded lineup, is the largest fundraiser each year in support of the Children’s Museum at Holyoke—and it sells out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable evening!
 
Event Details:

  • Who: The Children’s Museum at Holyoke
  • What: Fancy Steps, a dance extravaganza celebrating 15 years
  • When: Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • Where: MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield MA 01103
The evening is filled with captivating performances, inspiring stories, and the thrill of supporting a worthy cause. For fifteen years, Fancy Steps has featured an eclectic roster of celebrity dancers, each showcasing unique performances, to raise funds for the Museum’s mission: enhancing educational and cultural awareness for children through the arts and sciences. This year, while the venue may be new, the excitement remains high, with an exceptional lineup of celebrity dancers, including:
 
  • Mauro Brito
  • Myke Connolly
  • Ashley Cormier
  • Faith Glanville
  • Shane Hall
  • Susie Howard
  • George Mulry
  • Liz O’Dair
  • Tanya Patruno
  • Josh Powers
  • Tina Reno
  • Brian Rheaume
  • Cindy Sheridan Murphy
  • Amy Stanek
  • Jonathan Yee
 
In a time-honored tradition, each of these talented volunteer dancers will partner with professionals from Ballroom Fever, and showcase their talents before a sell-out crowd of nearly 600 attendees. 
 
“I may be new in my role,” says D.J. Tucker, Executive Director of the Museum, “but I’m well aware of Fancy Steps’ legacy and honored to be part of it. I am especially grateful to our longtime partner, PeoplesBank, who has supported us since the events inception and returns as our Crown Jewel Presenting Sponsor, along with new partner, The Richard and Barbara Whitcomb Foundation.”
 
As the oldest multi-disciplinary museum for children in western Massachusetts, the Children’s Museum at Holyoke has been a community staple for over 40 years. The Museum continues to provide children in the region with interactive exhibits and programs designed to foster learning and self-discovery, while consistently innovating with new exhibits. Your participation in Fancy Steps directly supports this invaluable community resource.
 
Join The Children’s Museum at Holyoke and celebrate the power of creativity and community while making a difference in the lives of countless children. Secure your tickets today online at Children's Museum Holyoke - Fancy Steps. With demand at an all-time high, act fast—this is a night you won’t want to miss!
 
For inquiries or additional information about the event, please contact Meghan Rothschild at (413) 218-4994 or meghan@chikmedia.us and for more information about The Children’s Museum at Holyoke, visit their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them. The Museum features participatory exhibits that invite interaction and programs which promote learning and self-discovery. Parents and adults who accompany children to the Museum are strongly encouraged to participate in the exhibits and have fun and enjoy the amazement through the little one’s eyes.