On Thursday, October 16, “Dancing for Scholarships” is back, and the stage is set for stars and pros to wow us with their moves.

“Dancing for Scholarships” is an annual event hosted by the Enterprise State Community College Foundation that showcases the talents of Wiregrass pros and stars. Last year, the event helped raise over $70,000 in funds used for ESCC Foundation scholarships. Currently, scholarships offered through the ESCC Foundation total around $100,000.

This year, six area stars and their dancing partners will compete for either the People’s Choice or Judges’ Choice Trophies. To help mark the 60^th year of the College, stars and pros will have a special connection to the College.

Participants this year are:

• O’Neal Boswell, ESCC alum and owner of Sam Boswell Automotive Group, dancing with Amber Thomas, EHS instructor who attended high school classes on ESCC’s campus and completed a summer term
• Kelly Cobb, superintendent of Coffee County Schools and ESCC alum, dancing with Joe Freeman, ESCC alum and owner of Total Sight and Sound
• Mary Evelyn Jordan, career and transfer coordinator for ESCC, dancing with Brayden Vest, ESCC student
• Blake Moore, ESCC alum and Director and Community Services and Recreation for the City of Enterprise, dancing with Faith Walker, ESCC student
• Jakia Pearson, owner of Jakia Photography and ESCC alum, dancing with Winston Sessions, grandson of the late Dr. Joe Talmadge
• Spencer Scanlon, Skills for Success Instructor for ESCC, dancing with Grace Scanlon, ESCC alum and postpartum nurse at Medical Center Enterprise

Ticket sales for “Dancing for Scholarships” open September 1. Early Bird price is $60 until Sept. 16. Starting Sept. 17, tickets will be $75. Tickets can be purchased online at escc.edu/dfs2025 and must be purchased in advance.

Table sponsorships are also available. These can be purchased at escc.edu/dfs2025 or by contacting Natalie Bradley at (334) 347-2623 ext. 2992 or nbradley@escc.edu.

Doors will open Oct. 16 at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m., and the competition will start at 7 p.m.