Dancers — professionals and novices alike — were the center of attention at the 2017 Dancing With the Twin Cities Celebrities fundraiser.
Five celebrity participants and their professional instructors glided across the floor in Prince-inspired costumes. Between competitions, attendees hit the dance floor to strut their own stuff. The highlight for many was the opportunity to bid on a dance with an Arthur Murray professional.
Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the AM Charity Fund.
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