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Thank you for

$2.6 Million Raised!

Thank you to our 2023 Dancing with the Stars Austin cast, Event Chairs Betsy Hudson and Stephanie O’Neill, our presenting sponsor Mercedes-Benz of Austin, volunteers, and more than 1,100 event attendees for raising a record-breaking $2.6 million for child abuse victims in our community.

Our 10 celebrity dancers wowed the audience with their jaw-dropping routines, with Nasreen Shahi and professional dancer Eric Young’s Cha Cha routine winning them the coveted Mirror Ball trophy. 2nd Place went to Brooke Nichol and professional dancer Tristan Reimann, and 3rd Place went to Amy Beard and professional dancer Nolan Whitely. James Klingman and professional dancer Maira Montes earned the Dancer’s Choice award, with Brooke Nichol also taking home the Fundraising and Awareness award.

Congratulations to our winners and all of our celebrity dancers for helping make the night so special!

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Dancing with the Stars Austin is back for its 17th annual night of show-stopping entertainment, and we want you to join the fun! This ever-popular event is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness for your brand and support a great cause.

For more information: Contact Events Manager, Erin Cook at 512-600-2475 or ecook@centerforchildprotection.org

Chairs

Chair Betsy Hudson
Betsy Hudson
Stephanie O'Neill
Stephanie O’Neill

Our Judges

Jeff Jumonville
J.R. Martinez
Judge
Becca Tobin

Our Dancers

Dave Annable
Amy Beard
Co-Chair
Victor Beck
Mayra Calderón
Angela Garcia
Preston James II
James Klingman
Brooke Nichol
Christy Carlson Romano
Judge
Nasreen Shahi
About

Watch this video to learn more about the Center for Child Protection

Through fundraisers like Dancing with the Stars Austin, the Center is able to educate more community members about the prevalence of child abuse and provide even more services to Travis County’s most vulnerable children. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of children served at the Center and takes our community one step closer to ending the cycle of abuse.

TITLE SPONSOR

Mercedes-Benz of Austin

BALLROOM SPONSOR

Angela & Sergio Garcia
Jeanne & Mickey Klein

TANGO SPONSOR

Buist, Cummings, Koehler, Mason, Pettit & Scott
DaBella
Estilo
Katrine & Bill Formby
Jackes, Payne, Rapp & Rossick
Dr. Anand Joshi
Seely Real Estate
The Señoras

DISCO SPONSOR

Amy & Blair Beard
Amy Beard’s Family & Friends
Paula Boon
Saving Face

RHUMBA SPONSOR

Pam and Marty Akins & Emily and Bob Feiner
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
Ashpitz, Bentzin, Kumar, Parker & Strawn
Frank Beck
Stacie & Jim Brilliant
Jamaal Charles & Liza Edebor
Hudson Capital, LLC
Betsy & CB Hudson
Klings Crew
Amanda Ney
MacKenzie Price
Wellness Styled/Dana Kofsky

SALSA SPONSOR

Kelly & Scott Bailey
Balladares-Bennett, Heinrich-Christian, and Silva
Frank Beck
Meredith Budwin & Jessica Ziehr
Central Texas Oral Health
Comerica Bank & Wealth Management
Katie & Brad Herries
John Lockhart Foundation
Aspen Kralich, State Farm Insurance Group & Elizabeth Riley, Luxe
Farm Insurance Group
Sonya Luechauer
Diane & J.R. Martinez
Tina Nelson
The Shahi Family
Jamie & Matthew Sorrentino
Ashley Trawick
Trend Management
Julie White

CHA-CHA SPONSOR

360 Coin Group
Aesthetics of Central Texas
The Annables
Austin Area OBGYN
Amy Beard’s Friends
Amy & Blair Beard
Vic Beck
Barbara Cappa
Deep Roots ATX Salon
Dell Technologies
DHR Global
Dignity Memorial
Elite Core Pilates
Encore Bank
EO Forum 21
Christol Farris
Friends of Nasreen Shahi
Frost
GuestSpaces Vacation Rentals
Susan Hackney & Friends
Belinda & Michael Hannah
Jaimie Anand Interiors
Krista Jauregui
Olivia Jeffers
Dani & Jordon Jellison
Jingle Belles
Klingman Family Investments
The Late-Okpara Fam Bam
Love Talla Fingerprint Necklaces
Susan & Craig Lubin
Meds.com
Old Vine Capital, Anjou & Neil Kay
The Resig Family
Saving Face
Seema & Co. Jewelry
Laila & Jordan Scott
Rachel & Jonathan Spies
Mr. & Mrs. Steiger
Tag Strategies
Amanda Tennant
The Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction
Monique Threadgill
Amber Watney & Friends
Jennifer & Rob Wilson

EVENT SPONSORS

BALLOON DROP SPONSORSHIP

McKool Smith

BALLOT SPONSORSHIP

The Local Chapter at Big Bend

DANCE FLOOR SPONSORSHIP

Costa Palmas

DESSERT SPONSORSHIP

DuBois, Bryant & Campbell
Northern Trust

DJ SPONSORSHIP
Kelley & Jay Lamy

FLIPBOOK SPONSORSHIP

The Carlson Law Firm

LIVE ART SPONSORSHIP

Katie & Jordan Jaffe

INSTAGRAMMABLE MOMENT

Trend Companies

JUDGES TABLE SPONSOR

Ryan Rogers

MINI MICKLER SPONSORSHIP

Amanda Renee Communications
Tristian Reimann- Your Dancing Realtor!

OPENING NUMBER SPONSORSHIP

Betsy & CB Hudson

PADDLES UP SPONSORSHIP

464 Ranch by Balcones Land Co.

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSORSHIP

Sewell

PRINT SPONSORSHIP

Altura HealthShare

SPECIALTY COCKTAIL SPONSORSHIP

LALO Tequila
Tito’s Handmade Vodka

WELCOME SPONSORSHIP

JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Family Foundation