ABOUT DANCING FOR A CAUSE

Join us this year for DFC 2025 – Gainesville’s Most Important Party!  Planning is underway and tables are available by sponsoring a dancer. Individual tickets are not available at this time but check back on this website to see when they will be released. Ten local celebrities will be getting their groove thing on and performing a variety of dance styles that will blow your mind. Each dancer will receive ten hours of instruction and will be ready to perform in front of locally renowned judges and you.

Dancing for a Cause is a collaborative event designed to strengthen community support for three local non-profit agencies serving children and families: Alliance for Literacy, Center Point, and Bridging Hope (formerly Rape Response).

Alliance for Literacy

The mission of the Alliance is “to increase the literacy rate in our area by promoting education for adults in basic skills, reading, English as a Second Language, and GED preparation, as well as aiding other organizations and individuals in their efforts to promote literacy.” We are committed to breaking the cycle of family illiteracy in our community and believe that the greatest gift you can give a child is a parent who can read!

Center Point

Center Point was established in 1967 by four local churches to provide release-time education classes to public school students. Since then, the Center has expanded its services to include counseling, life skills education, and mentoring. Center Point partners with schools and community organizations to inspire growth, support well-being, and empower brighter futures.  We envision a community where all students and families have the educational and mental health resources they need to be successful.  

Bridging Hope (formerly Rape Response)

The mission of Bridging Hope (formerly Rape Response) is to serve as a system of support, advocacy and education, providing services to the community and survivors of sexual assault while safeguarding the dignity of each person served. BH’s Survivor Services program helps to empower individuals who have been impacted by sexual trauma and enables the healing process to begin. Professional trainings and Let’s Talk prevention programming offered by BH help to educate the community on trauma, healthy relationships, and boundaries in an effort to prevent future violence and promote a safe and healthy community. www.bridginghopega.org