Gala

DANCING WITH THE STARS OF CHARLOTTE GALA

March 1, 2025 • KNIGHT THEATER

On March 1, 2025, six community leaders took the Knight Theater stage for an evening of dancing and fundraising!

$63,299
Brent & Karsen
Brent Fatticci, Head of Compliance Strategy, Planning & Governance, Wells Fargo, is dancing with Karsen Gresham to benefit Dress for Success Charlotte.

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$131,221
Natalie & Isaac
Natalie Frazier Allen, Founder and Executive Director, The Arts Empowerment Project, is dancing with Isaac Aoki to benefit The Arts Empowerment Project.

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$373,977
Alex & Adriana
Alex Funderburg, Community Leader, is dancing with Adriana Wagenveld to benefit Arts +

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$354,370
Bill & Samantha
Bill Hyder, Partner, Brown Brothers Harriman, is dancing with Samantha Riester to benefit Grandfather Community Foundation.

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$239,341
Amy & Maurice
Dr. Amy Sobel, Diagnostic Radiologist, Charlotte Radiology is dancing with Maurice Mouzon Jr. to benefit Project Pink.

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$315,203
Rad & Rees
Rad von Werssowetz, Partner, Berkeley Capital Advisors, is dancing with Rees Launer to benefit Wing Haven.

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LEADERS AT A GLANCE

Check out the fundraising competition live via the Star Dancer leaderboard. Support your favorite Star Pair and cast your vote by purchasing tickets or making a donation. All ticket sales and donations received are split 50/50 with Charlotte Ballet and the Star Dancer’s chosen charity. $1=1 Vote! Thank you to all of our sponsors, both corporate and individual, for underwriting the expenses of this event. On March 1, the People’s Choice Award was presented to Alex & Adriana for the most funds raised, and our Judges’ Choice Award was presented to Amy & Maurice for their stellar performance!


Total: $1,477,411
Brent & Karsen
63,299 VOTES
Natalie & Isaac
131,221 VOTES
Alex & Adriana
373,977 VOTES
Bill & Samantha
354,370 VOTES
Amy & Maurice
239,341 VOTES
Rad & Rees
315,203 VOTES
All Rights Reserved. All photographic images protected. Photos by Jeoff Cravotta, Chirstopher Record, Mel Morganstein, Peter Zay and Todd Rosenberg