Philanthropic Atlanta residents will show their moves on the dance floor for one exciting evening to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter. The event, Dancing Stars of Atlanta, will take place on April 30, 2016 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. Mirroring the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars,” this event pairs local business and community leaders with professional dancers to raise money by gaining votes in a one-night gala dance competition.

The 2016 cast includes:

-Lester Crowell - managing partner, Salon Three-13 Spa & Boutique
-Buttercup Davis - board of directors, enAble of Georgia, Inc.
-Didier Guillaume, DMD - prosthodontist, Astoria Dentistry, LLC
-Robin Howell - co-founder and director of finance & operations, Crimson Capital Corp.
-Glen Jackson - co-founder, Jackson Spalding
-Arif Jiwani - president, Jiwani Custom Clothiers
-Jenny Levison - owner, Souper Jenny, Cafe Jonah, & Juicy Jenny
-Jeff Lewis - partner, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
-Lorri McClain - president, Reicon Management
-Kristina Price, M.D. - medical director, OPAL Aesthetics
-Sarah-Elizabeth Reed - first lady of the City of Atlanta and real estate developer
-Karen Shmerling - coach, Atlanta Dream Supremes
-Susan Westmoreland - artist
-Preston Wilson, Jr. - sr. product management, Intuitive Surgical
 
Currently 5.4 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease kills more people than prostate and breast cancer combined. The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter serves more than 130,000 Georgians living with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. With seven offices statewide, the Georgia Chapter provides vital education, support and services in all of Georgia’s 159 counties.

The event will be hosted by Nancy Senner, a professional dance teacher, and Cory Thompson – public relations and information director – DeKalb Technical College and prior anchor for FOX5 Atlanta. Celebrity judges include Brenda Wood – evening anchor – 11Alive, Jack Sawyer – president of the southeastern region, Wilmington Trust’s Wealth Advisory Group, and Rainier Rics – dance instructor, Dublar Dance. For the small cost of $1, people can vote online before the event, which will benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

This year’s event is chaired by Jan Collins, a 2014 Dancing Star. “As this year's chair for Dancing Stars of Atlanta, I am honored to be a part of this incredible organization to help raise funds for a much-needed cause,” says Jan Collins. “I, along with several of our star dancers, understand first-hand the devastation of this disease. Five of my very close friends, all physician spouses and brilliant women, have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, so this event is not only of great importance to the 130,000 Georgians suffering from and caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease, but also to me personally and to our cast.”