Inspired by the hit television show, this annual event showcases “stars” representing Berks County’s diverse community at a fun-filled and inspiring evening. The pairs dance and raise money to further Yocum’s mission to provide arts education throughout the county and beyond.

Ten dance pairs are participating this year, and each pair is excited for their live debut on DoubleTree dance floor on Friday, April 22. This year’s star couples are: Ammo Brown and CJ Darden; Pete Clauser and Dawn Dietrich; Clay Gray and Courtnie Nein; Guy and Ryan Griffin-Silveri; Aaron Rineer and Paul Scalzo; Tasha Santiago and Bibi Balaguer; Luci Schaeffer and Tim Sanger; Brad and Catherine Weisman; and The Yocum Institute Board will be performing a group routine.

Funding is raised through sponsorships, donations, and votes for the dance pairs. Votes are cast in $10 increments and can be made online at www.yocuminstitute.org/dwtrs by mail, and over the phone at 610.376.1576. Voting is currently underway and concludes the night of the event on April 22 after all pairs perform. Recognition is given for the “Fan Favorite” based on the most votes and the pair who raises the most funds.

The 2022 Ticket Prices are $85 per ticket. Tables are available for up to 10 attendees. Ticket includes a sit-down dinner with cash bar and the live show. For tickets visit Dancing with the Reading Stars 2022 Tickets in Reading, PA, United States (ticketleap.com)

About Yocum
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education is a multi-arts educational nonprofit organization and Berks County’s leader in community arts education. For 88 years, Yocum has educated, inspired, and shaped our community through the arts. We help people of all ages and abilities be more creative and confident, which in turn improves health and quality of life. No other form of education or activity builds our mental, emotional, and social skills the same way—especially for kids.

Yocum offers professional instruction in dance, karate, music, theatre, and visual arts as well as arts integrated preschool and kindergarten programs, licensed by the PA Department of Education. Community partnerships with local schools, colleges, universities, libraries, and other nonprofits further Yocum’s reach with both in-house and outreach learning,

Yocum is supported by tuition, grants and contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is an approved participant in the PA EITC/Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. The annual Dancing with the Reading Stars fundraising event supports on-going operations, scholarships, productions, and our many outreach and offsite programs – over half of which are provided at little or no cost to the community.

Learn more at Yocum Institute for Arts Education » Dancing with the Reading Stars