A Red Carpet Gala Unlike Anything Central Ohio Has Ever Seen!

This December 6, 2025, at The Makoy Center, Inspiring Elevated Habits Presents The Red Carpet Gala, An Evening In Ice!  

All proceeds will benefit the Central Ohio Men Against Prostate Cancer.  So bring your friends and family, get dressed to impress, and come to our fundraising gala featuring dinner, world-class dance performances, and an after party where you can dance the night away with the best dance professionals in the world!

The Schedule

10:00 am – 5:00pm Dance Showcase

This is a private event for participating dance studios, dancers, and Red Carpet Gala ticket holders. 

 

6:00 – 10:00pm Red Carpet Gala

6:00pm Doors Open

6:30pm. Welcome and Dinner

7:30pm  Pro Dancer Exhibition

9:00-10:00pm Dance Party for Everyone

About
The Makoy Center

Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Hilliard

5462 Center Street,
Hilliard Ohio 43026

Discover the charm of The Makoy, your premier destination for wedding venues in Columbus, Ohio. Nestled in the heart of the city, we specialize in turning ordinary events into extraordinary experiences. Whether you’re planning an outdoor wedding reception, a vibrant birthday celebration, or a corporate meeting, our banquet halls and dedicated team are here to offer you an unparalleled experience.

Countdown to the Showcase!

December 6, 2025

 
 

Spaces are still available for the silent auction, vendors, and sponsors!

If you would like to be a vendor or sponsor of the event or provide items for the silent auction, contact us below.

Contact Us!

Our Featured Performer

Multi-Year British, American, and International Dance Champion

Kimberley Mitchell

About Kimberley

Kimberley Mitchell comes from a Ballroom family with both parents still teaching dance in London, England. At the age of 5, she began to compete in both International Standard and Latin competitions throughout England and Europe. 

Kimberley is a six time British Open Champion, International Champion, and winner of the United Kingdom Open and Closed British Championships in both standard and Latin.

At the age of 18, Kimberley moved to the USA to turn Professional and dance with Bill Sparks.  Together, they became 2-time United States International Latin Champions, British Open Professional Rising Star Champions, 3-time Ohio Star Ball Champions, and 5th in the Professional World Latin Championships.

A championship level certified adjudicator in all 4 styles of dance (Standard, Latin, Smooth and Rhythm) Kimberley now coaches Professionals as well as Pro/am students and amateur couples in both mainstream and same-sex competitions and is a member of the Fred Astaire International Dance Council. 

Featuring

Wolrd Champion Country Dancer

Newell DeFreest

About Newell

 

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Check out Kimberley Mitchell’s amazing dance performances!

This is just a taste of what you will see at our Red Carpet Gala!

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Thank you to

EVERYONE

who came to our 2024 fundraiser!

Our 2024 Winter Wonderland Showcase and Gala was a great success! We had about 120 attend our dinner and we raised almost $30,000! Thank you to everyone who donated their time and money! If you were not able to attend, it’s not too late to contribute your tax-deductible contribution and help us fight prostate cancer!

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Thank you to our sponsors!