Dena Williams & Gregory Ivanova

Dancing with the Waco Stars 2026

An unforgettable evening of entertainment, community, and hope benefitting the Family Abuse Center. 

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ABOUT 

Star Dena Williams: Dena Johnson Williams is a proud Waco native who was blessed to spend more than 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, raising her four boys - Austin, Beau, Colby and Drake. In 2020, she earned her real estate license, beginning a new chapter of serving her community. Today, Dena is building a thriving business as Waco's favorite line dance instructor through Line Dance with Dena. She has enjoyed sharing her love of line dance through private lessons, corporate team-building events, parties, community gatherings, The Will of Waco, and a variety of special occasions. Eighteen months ago, Dena walked into Arthur Murray Dance Studio and discovered a whole new world of dance. Although she had never tried ballroom dancing before, the experience reignited her passion for dance and quickly became an obsession. Whether she's helping people learn their first line dance, or pursuing her own ballroom dance journey, Dena is passionate about creating fun, confidence, and community on and off the dance floor.

Pro Gregory Ivanova: Gregory Ivanova is a professional ballroom instructor at Arthur Murray Dance Studios of Waco. His dancing began after going to college, finding dancing a very addictive thing to do as a hobby. He now loves teaching because he meets new people and sees how it can evolve into not just a hobby but a passion and can bring joy into anyone's life. In his free time, he enjoys working on old cars, finding ways to be healthier, and doing anything outside.

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Mambo Masters VIP

$399

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!

 

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$399

Jazz Hands ticket

$199

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!

 

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$199

Flash Mob ticket

$99

$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:

  • Admission to the show
  • Dessert
  • Complimentary valet parking

A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening.

Please note: The Flashmob Ticket does not include dinner. 

$99 per person | Show Admission + Dessert | Cash Bar Available

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$99

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EVERY STEP MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Every ticket purchased, every vote cast, and every donation made helps provide emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and hope to survivors of domestic violence across our six-county service area. 

When we come together as a community, lives change

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