Dine and Dance with the Stars is a competition based on the hit tv show Dancing with the Stars. Local “celebrities” dance to raise money for the charities BMA supports. They are partnered with local professional dancers. The person who gets the most votes ($20 per vote) becomes the grand champion and takes home the coveted mirror ball. Professional dancers from the ABC television show join us as judges, as well as perform and auction off dances with themselves. Emcees for 2023 are 610 Sports Bob Fescoe and KMBZ 98.1 radio anchor Amy Anderson.
Raising money for the KC Dream Factory this year is Holly Miriani!
A Note From Holly:
My name is Holly Miriani, but many people call me Mama Holly. I earned this nickname by giving birth to six children. Also, I work for my daughter, Margaret, who is the owner and manager of Platinum Title and my other two daughters work for Platinum Title too, so many co-workers and clients call me Mama as well.
I started dancing when I was very young and I have always loved it. Dancing has always come easily for me, or so I thought that it came easy! When I attended Dine & Dance with the Stars in 2021, my daughter bid for me to dance with Artem, a Dancing with the Stars cast member. As I walked out on the dance floor with this handsome, wonderful dancer, he asked if he could spin me. Thinking that it would be only a little spin, I said sure. When we stopped, I could barely tell up from down! Artem was on one knee and I was awkwardly squatting and teetering until I fell on the floor! I was grateful that Artem tried to make it look like picking me up was part of the dance. I was a bit embarrassed but not so much that I was hooked. I knew I could do better, much better! I asked my daughter if she would support me to dance and compete in Dine & Dance with the Stars 2023. There are some advantages to working for your daughter. How do you say no to your mother? Having the ability to dance and raise money for The Dream Factory is a dream come true for me! I am so excited!
My husband, Joe, is supportive of me training for this event and socially dancing in the KC area. That’s because we made a deal. Joe and I cycle together, which is his passion and so he has promised to come back to dance with me when we are both retired, which will be in 2024. I am looking forward to that! When I’m dancing, nothing else exists. I am completely devoted to following my leader, moment –to- moment. We let the music take us and it all seems natural, easy and fun. Thank you in advance for your support!