‘Dancing’ to feature past performers

In six days, the extravaganza known as “Dancing With the Stars, in a Caring Way” will once again take over the Grand Opera House of the South with many surprises in store.

But, the event’s chairs are starting to let some of the secrets out of the bag ahead of the big weekend.

The first surprise being announced is a special performance by some of the 2013 Acadiana dancing stars to open the show with a dance routine. The routine is being choreographed by Brittanie Scroggs.

Scroggs is back for another round of “Dancing with the Stars, in a Caring Way.” This year, she is sharing her talents as head choreographer of the “season one” alumni performance. 

Scroggs is a recent graduate of the University of Louisiana  at Lafayette where she received two bachelor’s degrees in business administration and performing arts. Her extensive dance training includes the American Ballet Theatre, Ohio Dance Theatre, the Louisville Ballet and The Ballet Studio of Lafayette. After graduation, she spent a year in New York City exploring all dance genres. 

She is currently a faculty member of Core Dance Center in Crowley.

Secondly, the silent auction will feature over 20 items donated by various members of the community. Donations were presented by Paul Broussard and Becky Lamm, Georgie Petitjean, Kirk Schexnider, Rev. James and Dr. Ezora Proctor, Brother and Enola Libby, Mary Zaunbrecher, Dana Huval, Craig Brammer, Barbara Meyer and the Crowley Veterinary Hospital, Southwind Senior Living and Southwind Nursing, Lee and Patti Lawrence, Jim and April Mixon, Suzy Webb, Shabby to Chic, the Grand Opera House of the South, Robert Baxter, Madelyn Brooks Spa, Frosto, Mike Goss, Falcon Rice Mill, John Stefanski and Joppé Café. Vicki Ramos and the Southwind facilities also presented monetary donations for more items to be purchased for the auction.

Members of the Rotary Club of Crowley have also generously donated wine to be included in a “Wine Pull.” Wines, ranging in prices, will all be available for $20 and patrons will be able to select a bottle upon purchase.

Items available for silent auction include:

• Ragin’ Cajun package

• Crocheted afghan

• Vintage furniture piece

• LSU basket

• A gift basket from Brother and Enola Libby

• Weekend at Lake Arthur camp or Cypermort Point on Vermilion Bay

• Pair of Brooks shoes

• Four boxes of contacts

• Pet annual

• Rachel Ray cooking basket

• RV party trip

• A 25 quart Yeti cooler

• A 65 quart Yeti Tundra cooler

• A Shabby to Chic gift certificate

• Two season tickets to the Grand Opera House of the South

• Painting by Robert Baxter

• A gift basket from Madelyn Brooks Spa

• A banana split party for 10 at Frosto

• LSU baseball tickets

• Falcon Rice Mill gift basket

• Autographed LSU footballs

• A Joppé Café gift certificate

Tickets are still available in limited selection for both nights. Friday night’s dress rehearsal will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. Saturday night’s event begins with a social hour and the silent auction at 6 p.m., dancing at 7 p.m. and music and socializing with the announcement of the winners from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets for Saturday are $100.