Wednesday, September 17, 2014

7th Annual SwingShift and the Stars aim for $1 million mark

Grand Traverse Insider - Published: Sunday, September 14, 2014



Courtesy photo Dance partners Liz Reincke and José Lopez meet for the first time at this year’s kick off last month. The couple will be dancing for the Justice for Our Neighbors organization.


TRAVERSE CITY – SwingShift and the Stars Dance-Off for Charity swings into its seventh season this month as six new stars compete and raise awareness for six new charities. This year includes some new faces, familiar events, and the $1 million mark.

Created in 2008 by Judy Harrison, the dance-off is a unique fund-raising event based on the TV show “Dancing with the Stars.” As lead singer for the High Impact Productions band SwingShift, Harrison decided to combine her love of music with her heart for helping others by bringing together local stars to raise awareness of and funds for local charities.

In six years the event has raised more than $971,000 for local organizations. More click here

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