Dancers raise money to benefit the Christ Child House and Lutheran Child and Family Services of Michigan

More than 200 people gathered on March 27^th at the Marriott Ballroom in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan to dance the afternoon away to benefit the Lutheran Child and Family Services of Michigan and Christ Child House. Bloomfield Hills Fred Astaire Studio professional ballroom dancers and students presented the “Time Machine Showcase” – a dance tribute to some of the best tunes from several decades. The event included a silent auction of items ranging from books, gift baskets, and services donated by local businesses and friends.

Studio owners Evan and Lada Mountain complimented their students and staff for their efforts to produce an entertaining show filled with high energy and plenty of ballroom pizzazz. “Over the last several months, we invited professional dance coaches from around the U.S. to teach and choreograph these dynamic dance numbers,” said Evan. “This year, we sold our event out completely, and we were delighted with these playful performances and the audience’s enthusiasm.” Lada added, “We are so thrilled that we can raise money to help supply orphans with computers, learning supplies, and other items are not provided by the State of Michigan. Dancing for a good cause the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon!”

Charlene performed two dynamic dance numbers with her dance partner Blake Kish. Feelin’ Good, a jazz number with music by Adam Lambert, was a moving, ‘Chicago-style’ celebration of joy and empowerment. “Two years ago, I was in the hospital on the neurosurgeon’s table, awaiting back surgery. I had no feeling in my feet and was in crippling pain. I spent 9 months in physical therapy and rebuilt my body the following year.” She added, “In ‘Cowboy Casanova’, a Carrie Underwood influenced West Coast Swing, I get to be a playful, western-hottie who whips her man into shape. How fun is that? Dancing is a passionate, energetic exchange with the universe and your favorite people. I feel completely blessed to be dancing everyday and feeling like a miracle! A woman’s spirit is airborne, and that is the way she should approach life!”

For more information on Charlene M. Proctor, PhD, best-selling self-help author, minister, spiritual peacekeeper and her 2011 Ballroom Dance Empowerment Journey, visit our facebook pages or call our office at 1-866-888-4633. See www.charleneproctor.com and http://www.fadsmichigan.com/ and http://bit.ly/eq9S3S

To see more photos from this event, visit Charlene’s Flickr Page.