District 128 Faculty Ready to Hit the Floor in 'Dancing with the District'

Palos Heights, get your ‘scorecards’ ready.

Eight faculty members from Palos Heights District 128 will kick up their heels Saturday, Feb. 28, in the district’s first-ever “Dancing with the District” fundraiser.

The dancers come from each of the four schools in the district, and are partnered with dancers from Arthur Murray Dance Center in Oak Brook. Three judges will critique the performances, and audience members will have a chance to choose their favorites, for $1 per vote.

The competitors have been hard at work leading up to their debut, selecting their music, coordinating their routines, and finalizing their apparels for the big night.

The night is organized by the district’s Parent Faculty Association, with proceeds going toward specific needs within the district, such as new gym equipment, basketball hoops, field trips and more.

The night will include pizza from Barraco’s and cupcakes from Doughs Guys Bakery. Dancers from Arthur Murray will also perform, as will Legacy Dance Studio.

A split-the-pot and silent auction will also be held, with prizes including:

“Big Lights, Big City Getaway” package:

• 2-night weekend stay at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Includes one breakfast for two.
• Dinner for two at Café Spiaggia in Chicago.
• Two VIP passes for the 75-minute “River & Lake Chicago Architecture Tour” on the Seadog, donated by Entertainment Cruises.

“For the Sports Lover” package:

• One Blackhawks hockey puck signed by current Blackhawks player Ben Smith, #28.
• One Blackhawks hockey puck signed by current Blackhawks player Antti Raanta, #31.
• One tour for two people of the 670 The Score Studios.

“Experience What Rosemont has to Offer” package:

• 1-night weekend stay at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Includes breakfast for two at O’H American Grill.
• $50 Gift Card to Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse in Rosemont
• $75 Gift Certificate to Kings Bowl in Rosemont

“Good Guys Wear Black” package:

• Four premium lower box seats to any Chicago White Sox home game in April, 2015 (excludes Opening Day). Includes one parking pass.
• Set of Chicago White Sox Boards with Bags.

For a complete list of prizes, click here.

Doors at Shepard High School, 13049 South Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights, will open at 5 p.m. and dancing will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $4 per person at the door, or $15 per family, immediate family only, maximum of 8 people.

Check out the website for more info.