Traverse City News and Events

SwingShift Dancers, Charities Announced

Aug. 8, 2014

The 7th season of SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity kicked off last night with the announcement of the six celebrities and the participating charities at the City Opera House in downtown Traverse City. They are:

Beth Footh dancing with Hans Benghauser for BrickWays
Jeff Haas and Meghan Daigh for Building Bridges with Music
Brenda Sampson-Welch and Danny Brizard for Conflict Resolution Services
Jose Lopez and Liz Reincke for Justice for our Neighbors
Dr. Heather Rassel and Cliff Shanoski for Mariposa Pathway
Troy Broad and Pam McCormick for Leelanau Christian Neighbors

Dancers will take the floor for their first competition on September 19. See the season's full schedule here. Over the last six years, the event has raised more than $1.2 million for local nonprofit organizations.

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