Philanthropist Jessica Cartagena-Assam Prepares for 9th Annual ‘Dancing for the Space Coast’ Set for June 3 at Clemente Center
By Space Coast Daily // June 2, 2023
Jessica has lived in Melbourne since 2007
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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – With only a day to go, the 2023 ‘Dancing for the Space Coast’ dancers are preparing for their final dance routines with their dance instructors for the charity event on June 3 at Florida Tech’s Clemente Center.
With a sold out crowd ready to pack inside the Clemente Center, one of the dancers in this year’s event is New York native Jessica Cartagena Assam has called Florida home since 1986 and has lived in Melbourne since 2007.
Jessica was born in Queens, New York, to first-generation immigrants from the Dominican Republic.
The opportunity for this dance venture could not have come at a better time as she embraces the empty-nesting chapter with her youngest daughter attending the Tisch School of the Arts in NYU and her son graduating from the University of Miami in 2024.
Jessica advocates for charities that are focused on addressing the needs of children, conservation, and the arts.
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Known for her dedicated efforts and selfless nature, she has been a catalyst to inspire change within organizations, such as the Brevard Zoo where she served on the board for over a decade and spearheaded many signature fundraisers. Jessica’s community and civic engagement has prepared her for her role with Florida Tech’s Advancement Office where she works in partnership with The Scott Center and weVENTURE on their annual fundraisers.
Outside of event planning and volunteering, Jessica enjoys spending quiet time with her Brindle Boxer Stella, traveling, and camaraderie with friends and family.
Despite the Latina in her, dancing is outside her comfort zone, but she’ll do just about anything for a good cause and is grateful to have the opportunity to learn techniques from her World Champion instructor, Dr. Jang Don!
The 2023 edition of Brevard County’s biggest social and philanthropic event of the year will showcase featured dancers,Jessica Assam, Rachael Bassett, Jordin Chandler, Alexa and Doug Flutie, Tom Neidert, Gina Niagara, Winston Scott and Megan Wright.
Known as the largest fundraising event in Brevard County, Dancing for the Space Coast is a unique competition and fundraiser that benefits worthy non-profit organizations on the Space Coast.
Last year’s event raised more than $400,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Brevard, Women’s Center of Brevard, Family Promise of Brevard and the United States Law Enforcement Eternal Flame.
This year, Dancing for the Space Coast will raise money to benefit the Children’s Hunger Project, the Astronaut Memorial Foundation, the Sheriff’s Pet Posse and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Charity, which was established to assist Brevard County law enforcement officers and firefighters in their time of need.
“As Sheriff of Brevard County, it gives me great pleasure for our agency to host Dancing for the Space Coast,” said Sheriff Wayne 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.
Bragging Rights On the Line
Each celebrity dancer will be matched up with a professional dancer as they compete in a ballroom dance – and for bragging rights as the best dancer in Brevard.
On the evening of the competition, each dance pair will compete in a choreographed ballroom dance that will be scored by a panel of judges. During the show, couples will earn scores based on several technical skill factors, but the judges’ scores alone don’t decide the dancer’s final score.
Leading up to the actual performance, the dancers will have already scored 60 percent of their points through their fundraising endeavors to benefit needy charities.
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BRAGGING RIGHTS ON THE LINE
Each celebrity dancer will be matched up with a professional dancer as they compete in a ballroom dance – and for bragging rights as the best dancer in Brevard.
On the evening of the competition, each dance pair will compete in a choreographed ballroom dance that will be scored by a panel of judges. During the show, couples will earn scores based on several technical skill factors, but the judges’ scores alone don’t decide the dancer’s final score.
Leading up to the actual performance, the dancers will have already scored 60 percent of their points through their fundraising endeavors to benefit needy charities.
SPONSORSHIPS, TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Several corporate sponsorship levels are available, including the Grease Sponsor for $25,000, the Flashdance Sponsor for $15,000, the Footloose Sponsor for $10,000, and the Saturday Night Fever Sponsor for $5,000.
Tables are available at the following levels: Front Row VIP Dinner Table, $5,000; Second Row VIP Dinner Table, $2,500; Third Row Dinner Table, $1,750; and Fourth Row Dinner Table, $1,250. Individual seats can be purchased for $150 per person.
Click here to purchase individual tickets
Dancing For the Space Coast is presented by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and sponsored by L3Harris, Space Coast Daily and Florida Tech.
For more information or to make a donation in the name of your favorite dance pair, log on to DancingFortheSpaceCoast.com or call 321-505-8752.
