This past Sunday Dance Connection was welcomed into the Noel Ruiz Theater at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale for the second year to perform “Step Into Christmas”. The performance was a fundraiser to benefit Gavin’s Got Heart, a charity that was founded by a Dance Connection alumnus to provide support and financial assistance to the families of local children with congenital heart defects.

Prior to the show the audience was able to browse the raffle prizes and those in the VIP section were treated to a huge tray filled with Christmas goodies as well as a visit from Santa himself!

The show was filled with tons of fun and favorite songs of the season. The audience clapped and sang along at times as that warm, happy holiday feeling filled the theater! Our cast and crew put on a great performance and had a fantastic time spreading some holiday cheer for great cause. We are also so excited to announce that we raised $4,750 for Gavin’s Got Heart!

Thank you to our cast, crew, volunteers, and teachers for helping to make this event possible, and to the CM Performing Arts Center for welcoming us back to support this worthy cause. Check out the photo gallery below to see some of the fun!