April 23, 2022
Our third event will now be annually held in the spring of each year.
About Us
Our Mission
A collaboration of independent Ballroom, Latin, and Country Western dance teachers whose mission it is to help students realize their potential and give them an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency and be recognized for their journey.
The Event
The Gold Star Achievement Ball is an invitational event divided into two sections. During the day session attending teachers collaborate together to help evaluate students participating in the achievement section. The evening session showcases the amazing talent of our Colorado Springs dance community, students that participated in the achievement section are given the awards they achieved.
Location
New Location to be announced soon!
We are looking for a Castle Rock venue to
host the Gold Star Achievement Ball.
Our Studio Partners Participating in October
volunteers
Lead Coordinator - Jenny Quinn
An individual willing to coordinate the flow of the event and to ensure the schedule is maintained. This person would also help all the other volunteers with timing and location.
Scrutineers - Janell Bradburry, Chris Stewart, Anna Ackerman
Three volunteers are needed and would be responsible for finalizing the evaluators' scoring sheet. They would coordinate all the items being awarded during the evening session.
Registration - Dawna Haynes, Delene Hoffner
As the event begins, we need two volunteers to check in participants and spectators. Sell session tickets to spectators purchasing at the door.
Principle - Dawna Haynes
The principle would be responsible for helping students line up before their event begins.
Evaluators - Todd Hansen, Tasha Sumpter, Jennifer Shirokov and Brad Ackerman
These dance professionals are task with evaluating the students participating in the Gold Star Achievement Ball, testing out of one level and progressing to the next.
Photographers - Bob Kane, Ken & Bonnie Ryder
We are in need of three photographers. Action shots of those performing. Photo Booth photographer and an at large photographer.
Master of Ceremonies - Sean Verdu
This vocal talent is responsible for the flow of the entire event. The main responsibility is to welcome participants onto the floor and to keep everyone informed of the schedule.
Disc Jockey - John Sinnott
The DJ will provide the music for all the participants. As students enter the floor and prepare for their event, the DJ will play a song that matches the dance style and proper tempo.
If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for volunteering at the Gold Star Achievement Ball please contact me directly.
Brad Ackerman 719-244-3092