MUST Ministries To Host Dance Competition Fundraiser

In partnership with Fred Astaire Dance Studio, MUST Ministries will present “MUST Dance” at the YANMAR Evo Center at 5889 Old Alabama Rd. in Acworth on July 21, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The event gives six MUST supporters – all of whom are amateur dancers – the opportunity to be paired with professional dance instructors to benefit MUST Ministries' programs that help people escape poverty and homelessness and make new lives for themselves.

Besides the dance competition, guests will enjoy appetizers and a silent auction. General Admission or Standing Room tickets to the event are $50 each, while VIP tickets are $250. Each dollar donated counts for one vote for the ticketholder’s favorite contestant. Cocktail attire is appropriate.

The six supporters dancing for MUST are:

Martha Parker
Client Intake Coordinator, MUST’s Elizabeth Inn
Partner: Josh Crenshaw

“I like to sing and dance—I was truly encouraged when a co-worker read my email and pledged immediately! I am excited and trusting God in this endeavor, knowing only God can use me for His glory!”

Emily McMillan
General Manager, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Kennesaw
Partner: Sean Battles

“I have a deep passion for pursuing others with a servant's heart and continuing to make genuine connections with others in our community. It is my honor to be a part of a cause that is much bigger than myself.”

Valerie Jordan
Accountant, Heath & Lineback Engineers
Partner: Ryan Winslow

“I am extremely proud of the work MUST does and support them every way I can. I want to raise as much money as possible to continue to do my part in making our community stronger.”

Aaron Collier
Children’s Pastor, Piedmont Church, Marietta
Partner: Hannah Thompson

“My hope and heart through dancing is to help raise awareness and support to end homelessness and poverty, and to help MUST Ministries continue to do amazing things to change our world.”

Wezly Barnard
Business Specialist, Snellings Walters Insurance Agency
Partner: Milly Elkin-Crenshaw

“I am dancing for MUST Ministries to raise funds and create awareness about the great work they do helping families, children and individuals in need, while changing the lives of those serving.”

Eric Baker
Realtor, Keller Williams First Atlanta
Partner: Andrea Craft

“Growing up, my brother and I were raised by a single mother, and we relied on organizations like MUST for assistance. Because of that, I have a special appreciation for how critically important MUST’s work is for the well-being and future of families and individuals who live and work right next to us every day.”

Supporters can “vote” for their favorite dancer by donating online to help them win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. The dancers explain their motivations for participating in the event in videos posted on the MUST website.

For more event details or to vote for a contestant, please visit mustministries.org/must-dance