Annual ‘Dancing for the Space Coast’ Fundraiser Set for June 5 in Melbourne, Brevard County’s Largest Charity Event
By Space Coast Daily // April 11, 2021
Program Starts at 6:30pm, Social Hour begins at 5:30 p.m.
SPACE COAST DAILY TV: It was a record night in front of a record crowd at the fourth annual “Dancing for the Space Coast” charity event from Florida Tech’s Clemente Center. To sponsor or buy individual tickets for this year’s annual Dancing for the Space Coast on June 5, contact Lindsey Deaton for additional details and table availability at 321-505-8752.
This year’s sponsors include Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Harris Corp., Florida Institute of Technology and Space Coast Daily.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The annual ‘Dancing for the Space Coast’ charity event is set to take place on Saturday, June 5, at the old Stein Mart in Melbourne.
Hosted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Dancing for the Space Coast is an exciting event that teams up local celebrities with dance professionals, in a competition to benefit Brevard County nonprofit organizations.
“Each competitor dedicates their time and talents taking dance lessons and also diligently raises money as part of the competition,” said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
2021 Dancing for the Space Coast Contestants:
• Susan Belcher – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Wendy Fine – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Irving Frier – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Christina Grainger – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Marcus Ingeldsen – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Jeanette Jarnes – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• George Panton – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Cordelle Rolle – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Lori Shepherd – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
• Kristine Zonka – DONATE TO THIS DANCER
“As Sheriff of Brevard County, it gives me great pleasure for our agency to host Dancing for the Space Coast, Said Sheriff Ivey.
“Dancing for the Space Coast is an exciting event that teams up local celebrities with dance professionals, in a competition to benefit Brevard County nonprofit organizations. Each competitor dedicates their time and talents taking dance lessons and also diligently raises money as part of the competition.”
To sponsor or buy individual tickets for the annual Dancing for the Space Coast, contact Lindsey Deaton for additional details and table availability at 321-505-8752.
Like in previous years, 10% of the event’s proceeds go directly to support the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Charity, Inc., established to assist Brevard County law enforcement officers and fire fighter/paramedics in their time of need.
This year’s nonprofit organizations that will benefit from the event will be announced soon.
The event is known to be the biggest charitable event in Brevard County.
“It’s an amazing evening to share in great food, laughter, friends, and incredible dancing while raising money for deserving Brevard County charitable organizations,” said Ivey.
“Dancing For the Space Coast is a special event for me as an instructor,” said Heidi Arnold, owner and instructor at Dancin’ Dance Studio in Indialantic.
“You form a bond with these dancers every year and we prepare months ahead of this event so the relationship you build with them extends beyond Dancing For the Space Coast. We do it all for local charities in Brevard County, which makes the event even more special.”
In 2019, more than 820 attendees gathered at Florida Tech’s Clemente Center for the annual Dancing for the Space Coast. More than $340,000 was raised for local nonprofit organizations.
The program for this year’s event starts at 6:30 p.m.
This year’s sponsors include Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Harris Corp., Florida Institute of Technology and Space Coast Daily.
To sponsor or buy individual tickets for the annual Dancing for the Space Coast, contact Lindsey Deaton for additional details and table availability at 321-505-8752.
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