Emily Anne Thomason Prepares for 10th Annual ‘Dancing for the Space Coast’ Set for June 1 at Clemente Center
By Space Coast Daily // April 29, 2024
event begins at 5:30 PM
CLICK HERE to donate to Dancing for the Space Coast’s charity in Emily Anne’s name
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – With one month to go, the 2024 ‘Dancing for the Space Coast’ dancers are preparing for their final dance routines with their dance instructors for the charity event on June 1 at Florida Tech’s Clemente Center.
With a sold out crowd ready to pack inside the Clemente Center this year, one of the dancers in this year’s event is Emily Anne Thomason.
Meet Emily Anne, an extraordinary individual with a passion for life, adventure, and giving back to others. Born and raised in Arkansas, Emily Anne grew up embracing a spirit of determination and resilience.
From a young age, Emily Anne discovered a love for gymnastics and cheerleading, she competed throughout college, and currently though judging cheerleading.
However, amidst her athletic pursuits, Emily Anne faced a significant challenge. She was diagnosed with a 90-degree curve in her back, a condition that required the insertion of metal rods to prevent further progression.
Doctors warned that without intervention, respiratory complications could arise by the age of 18, and her life expectancy would be limited to 30.
However, Emily Anne defied the odds and persevered. She pursued higher education at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, where she became a dedicated middle school teacher, instilling a love for reading and fostering critical thinking skills in her students. In the midst of her teaching journey, Emily Anne found love and married Josh. Together, they embarked on a series of adventures, moving overseas in Australia, and traveling all over Asia, immersing themselves in different cultures and broadening their horizons. Eventually, they felt the desire to settle down in the Space Coast area and make a difference in this community. They took a leap of faith and opened Glass Doctor of Brevard, embracing the service industry and providing top-notch assistance. The company motto is a customer service company that happens to sell glass and that is what they want every customer to feel.
The discovery of the Basket Brigade allowed them to utilize their vans for deliveries and create a team-building day while helping others.
Over the years, their involvement grew, and they became even more passionate about ensuring that every family in Brevard County has a memorable Thanksgiving experience.
In 2020, faced with a shortage of food and funds just weeks before the brigade, EmilyAnne was determined to make a difference.
Since then, she has been dedicated to working behind the scenes to ensure that families are fed, businesses join forces to support the community, and Thanksgiving becomes a truly special time for everyone involved. Join them in spreading love, gratitude, and hope through the Basket Brigade.
While juggling her professional responsibilities, Emily Anne also found joy in nurturing her family. She taught school until the arrival of her beloved son, Rynn.
As a dedicated parent, Emily Anne cherishes every moment spent with Rynn, creating cherished memories and fostering a loving environment. Outside of her commitments, Emily Anne finds solace in quiet time with God, running, finding comfort in the company of her beloved dogs, Chaco and Curly Sue. She also cherishes quality time with family and friends, making the most of each opportunity to create lasting connections. She is always ready to make memories.
CLICK HERE to donate to Dancing for the Space Coast’s charity in Emily Anne’s name.
To sponsor the event and/or attend the event, reserve your table today.
The 2024 edition of Brevard County’s biggest social and philanthropic event of the year will showcase featured dancers, Diana Chaves, Grace Han, Terri Clark, Tracy Hudson-Frantzis, Richard and Christine Hunt, Tammy Kammerdener, Tom Kelce, Cinthia Kettering, Tracy Latshaw, Dakari Pickens and Emily Anne Thomason.
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.
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Dancing For the Space Coast is presented by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and sponsored by L3Harris, Space Coast Daily, Orion180 Insurance 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.
