The nine dancers who signed up for Dancing for a Cause are fine-tuning their dance steps and making the last-minute adjustments to their costumes.

They'll bring their sambas, jives and rumbas to the stage 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center 4-H Building.

The event raises money for the Arc of East Ascension, a nonprofit that provides services for disabled residents in the parish.

The Arc Executive Director Norma Dukes said the dancers have worked hard to prepare a great show.

"We want to encourage people to come out and see for themselves, said event organizer Sharon Morris. "It's all about fun and supporting the Arc of East Ascension.

Dancing for a Cause is modeled after the hit ABC show "Dancing with the Stars."

The lineup includes Jackie Baumann, chief engineer with the city of Gonzales; Trevor Gautreaux, assistant vice president and branch manager of Neighbors FCU; Jackie Tisdell, public information officer for Ascension Parish public schools; Terri Kaaihue, a community liaison with Life Source Hospice; Tasheba York Leblanc, owner and manager of Triple Threat Dance Studio; Cheryl Mercedes, WAFB anchor; Malcolm Carter, plant manager at The Scotts Company; Craig A. Stevens, owner of Genesis 360 Construction; and Louis LeFebvre III, dentist and owner of Main Street Dental Care.

Ascension Clerk of Court Bridget Hannah and Ascension schools Superintendent David Alexander will emcee the fundraiser. Sheriff Jeff Wiley is the honorary chairman.

Special performances will be provided by Center Stage Performing Arts Academy, Triple Threat Dance studio and by dancers from the Arc.

The doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.

It's not too late to pick up tickets. Tickets are $30 in advance at the Arc's office, 1122 S.E. Ascension Complex Blvd., Gonzales. Call (225) 621-2000. Tickets will be available at the door for $35 and VIP seats are $75 in advance and $80 at the door.

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