Dr. Michael Long & Meredith Sutton by Family Abuse Center

EVENT TIME

Sat, October 03, 2026

LOCATION

Waco Convention Center

100 Washington Avenue

Waco, TX 76701

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Dr. Michael Long: Michael Long was born in Waco, completed school in Ross, TX, and graduated from West High School. After completing a BA at Baylor University, Michael spent a few semesters studying abroad in Helsinki, St. Petersburg (Leningrad), Prague, and Berlin. Michael has been teaching Russian at Baylor for 38 years. He enjoys learning new languages, writing for the stage and screen, performing comedy Improv, reading detective fiction, cooking, and playing ukulele. With no dance experience, Michael is ready to put everything into creating a great show for a great cause!

Pro Meredith Sutton: Meredith Sutton is the dance teacher and choreographer for Baylor's Department of Theatre Arts. She teaches ballet, tap, and jazz, choreographs department musicals, mentors student choreographers, and serves as an advisor to the Baylor Dance Company.

EVENT OFFERS

Sponsorships

$1 Vote

Voting for Dancing with the Waco Stars $1=1 vote

$2,500 Standing Ovation Sponsor

Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing, dining, and making a difference!

Your ticket includes:

Reserved seating at a table for eight (8)
A delicious three-course dinner
Logo in the event slideshow.
Open bar
VIP gift with marketing materials from other sponsors.
Access to the VIP reception
Complimentary valet parking

…and an incredible evening of dancing and entertainment as local stars take the stage to support a truly worthy cause.

Come for the dancing! Stay for the celebration! Give to a cause that matters!

$5,000 Champion for Change

Step into the spotlight as a Champion for Change and enjoy an unforgettable evening of VIP treatment, incredible entertainment, and meaningful impact in support of the Family Abuse Center.

Your sponsorship includes:

One reserved table for eight (8)
Eight (8) VIP tickets
Eight (8) VIP gifts
Champions for Change social media highlight
Your logo or name featured in the event program as a sponsor
Your logo featured on your table centerpiece
Access to the VIP reception
Dinner for eight (8)
Open bar
Complimentary valet parking
Plus, all Standing Ovation Sponsor benefits

Join us for an incredible night of dancing and celebration while making a lasting difference in the lives of those impacted by family violence. Your support helps turn an unforgettable evening into meaningful change.

$8,000 Encore Sponsor

Take center stage and keep the celebration going as the Encore Sponsor! Your sponsorship puts you at the heart of the evening’s most memorable celebration while providing an elevated VIP experience for you and your guests—all in support of the Family Abuse Center.

Your sponsorship includes:

One reserved table for eight (8)
Eight (8) VIP tickets
Eight (8) VIP gifts
Host of the “Encore After Party”
Featured on “Welcome to the After Party, Presented by [Sponsor Name]” signage
Encore Sponsor social media highlight
Your logo featured on the ticket sales website
Access to the VIP reception
Three-course dinner for eight (8)
Open bar
Complimentary valet parking
Plus, all Champion for Change Sponsor benefits

Take the celebration to the next level, enjoy an unforgettable night, and help create an encore that makes a real difference in our community!

$10,000 House Lights Sponsor

Light up the night as a House Lights Sponsor and enjoy an elevated VIP experience while putting your company front and center at Dancing with the Waco Stars.

This premier sponsorship offers exceptional visibility, exclusive recognition, and an unforgettable evening for you and your guests—all while supporting the Family Abuse Center.

Your sponsorship includes:

Two reserved tables for eight (8) — 16 seats total
Sixteen (16) VIP tickets
Sixteen (16) VIP gifts
A featured drink named after your company and highlighted on the event menu
Recognition at the VIP Reception
House Lights Sponsor social media highlight
Your logo featured on the ticket sales website
Access to the VIP reception
Three-course dinner for sixteen (16)
Open bar
Complimentary valet parking
Plus, all Champion for Change Sponsor benefits

Raise a glass, light up the room, and make your mark on a night that creates meaningful change in our community!

$10,000 Showtime Sponsor

Put your company in the spotlight as a Spotlight Sponsor at Dancing with the Waco Stars! Enjoy premium visibility throughout the evening, an elevated VIP experience for your guests, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in support of the Family Abuse Center.

Your sponsorship includes:

Two reserved tables for eight (8) — 16 seats total
Sixteen (16) VIP tickets
Sixteen (16) VIP gifts featuring special items and marketing materials from our generous sponsors
Custom signage displayed on the sides of the stage
Recognition at the VIP Reception
Spotlight Sponsor social media highlight
Access to the VIP reception
Three-course dinner for sixteen (16)
Open bar
Complimentary valet parking
Plus, all Champion for Change Sponsor benefits

Take your place in the spotlight, celebrate an incredible night, and help shine a light on a cause that truly matters!

SOLD OUT

$15,000 Presenting Sponsor

Take center stage as the Presenting Sponsor of Dancing with the Waco Stars!

Your company will be at the forefront of an unforgettable evening, receiving premier recognition across event marketing and enjoying an exclusive VIP experience—all while making a powerful impact in support of the Family Abuse Center.

Your Presenting Sponsorship includes:

Two reserved tables for eight (8) — 16 seats total
Sixteen (16) VIP tickets
Sixteen (16) VIP gifts featuring special items and marketing materials from our generous sponsors
“Presented by [Company Name]” featured prominently across all event marketing
Inclusion in the event press release
Logo featured on the front of the event program
Step-and-repeat logo feature
Logo featured on all event materials
Social media feature across all event posts
Access to the VIP reception
Dinner for sixteen (16)
Open bar
Complimentary valet parking
Plus, all Showtime Sponsor benefits

Put your name at the forefront of the celebration, elevate your brand, and help make an extraordinary difference for the Family Abuse Center.

Dancing with the Waco Stars — presented by YOU, powered by purpose!

Tickets

$399 Mambo Masters VIP

Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing, dining, and making a difference!

Your ticket includes:

Reserved seating
A delicious three-course dinner
Open bar
VIP gift with marketing materials from other sponsors.
Access to the VIP reception.
Complimentary valet parking

…and an incredible evening of dancing and entertainment as local stars take the stage to support a truly worthy cause.

Come for the dancing! Stay for the celebration! Give to a cause that matters!

$199 Jazz Hands ticket

Get ready for an unforgettable night of dancing, dining, and making a difference!

Your ticket includes:

Reserved seating
A delicious three-course dinner
An open bar
Complimentary valet parking

...and an incredible evening of dancing and entertainment as local stars take the stage to support a truly worthy cause.

Come for the dancing! Stay for the celebration! Give for a cause that matters!

$99 Flash Mob ticket

$99 Flash Mob Ticket

Skip dinner and join us for the show!

Flashmob guests will enjoy admission to the live show and competition, dessert, and all the excitement of the evening as our Waco Stars take the dance floor in support of the Family Abuse Center.

Your ticket includes: