A gym owner, a Realtor, an interior designer, a filmmaker and a property developer walk into a bar … and do the tango?

Bet you didn’t see that coming. Neither did they.

Last summer, five “local celebrities” were tapped to compete in Dancing With the Sioux Falls Stars, the second annual fundraiser for local nonprofit Empire Mental Health Support, being held Saturday, October 19 at The District. Since the invite, all five participants and their professional partners have been rehearsing jazz, some waltz, “something poppy” and maybe even some freestyle for the big night.

Addie Graham-Kramer, owner of The Event Company who is helping to host the fundraiser and dance competition, said it’s an equal honor to work with Phyllis Arends and the EMHS mission.  

“To be seen and to be heard is so important through the work that EMHS does,” Graham-Kramer said. “One of my favorite parts is that community leaders from all walks of life will come together just to raise awareness for mental health education.”

Read the full Argus Leader article HERE