Last Year’s Event

Dancing With The Arc Stars continues to be a shinning example of bringing local leaders and businesses together to do something extraordinary for people served by The Arc of Washington County. The evening started with dance performances by students at Barbara Ingram’s School of Dance and Ballet and All That Jazz.

Soon after Today Show’s Craig Melvin appeared on-screen talking about this local fundraiser. During the opening video, we learned about an on The Arc campus dance performance and was delighted by the dancer’s social media campaigns – including cameo performances by pervious dancers.

Guests enjoyed three dance performances including a classical ballroom style, Beach Boys, and Gloria Estefan’s Conga. Each dance performance was accompanied by a special video showcasing each dance couple passion for supporting The Arc’s vital mission. To watch all these performances, please visit www.youtube.com/@arcwashco.

At the end of the night, Hillary Pangborn and Matt Andrews raised more funds than the other dancers, taking home the crystal disco ball. The ultimate prize, however, is given to our people supported. 

This year was another record-breaking year – our six dancers, along with event sponsors and donors, raised over $273,000! Proceeds from this event continue to be used to improve the lives of those we serve. 

Thank You to our Dancers

Matt Andrews &
Hillary Pangborn

Michael Smith &
Nitza Rivera 

Ashton Vattelana & Trevor Frederick

Thank you to our village.

We’d also like to extend a very special thank you to all the amazing team members, judges, coaches, sponsors and community for their dedication and support!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

CNB
Capital Women's Care
Edward Jones
Ewing Oil
Ballet & All That Jazz
Meinelschmidt Distillery

GOLD SPONSORS

Blackie & Ginny Bowen
The Jone L. Bowman Foundation
Frederick, Seibert, & Associates, Inc.
The Vincent R. Groh & Barbara I. Groh
Perpetual Charitable Foundation
Dr. Andrew Oh & Dr. Mitesh Kothari
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management - The Holzapfel Group
RE/MAX Premier Executives
Wright-Gardner Insurance

SILVER SPONSORS

Abeles Flurie Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Berry Solutions
Fulton Financial
F & M Trust
Dr. Paul M. Mauriello
Manning Media
McGriff Insurance Services
Astrid & Robert Mueller
Smith, Elliot, Kerns & Co. LLC
Tribridge Partners, LLC.
TVS Investments L.L.C.
Valley Storage

BRONZE SPONSORS

Antietam Valley Animal Hospital
David Lyles Developers
Direct Mail Processors, Inc.
Family Heritage Trust Company
Hamilton Nissan
VW Brown Insurance
Labers Office Furniture
MCB Real Estate
Meineke
MELLOTT
MSB Architects
Myers Building
Noels Fire Protection LLC
Nusha Med Spa
Patriot Federal Credit Union
Potomac Excavating
Andrew Serafini
SL Koontz Contractors LLC
Tanique, Mia-Faire Williams
Trammell Crow Company
Bill & Dixie Wright

DANCE COACHES

Butch & Roberta Bloxom
Ranelle Flurie
Mary Teal Medina
Lorna Shaffer

JUDGES

Bailey Kercheval
Nicole Myers
Morgan Hill

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Blackie Bowen
Scott Bowen
Taylor Bowen
Cort Meinelschmidt
Richie Holzapfel
Heath Hykes
Troy Van Scoyoc
Mike Kipe
Sandra Miles

EVENT EMCEE

Paul Frey

Dancing for a cause.

Dancing with The Arc Stars is more than just an event—it's about empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives of their choosing. It celebrates a responsive, person-centered team approach where every individual is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Through this event, we support the belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are.