Dancing Like a Star Stateside
Galway GAA is offering clubs the opportunity to join the thrilling “Dancing Like a Star – Stateside” event on Saturday, April 5th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City! A maximum of 20 couples drawn from Galway, New York, Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco will compete on the night for a prize fund of €25,000 in front of a live audience the night before Galway play New York in the Connacht Football Championship.
Participants will embark on a life-changing experience, learning to dance, making lifelong memories, and raise funds for their local GAA club and Galway GAA. They will be judged by a panel of former Galway playing legends, entertainment and dance experts and hosted by the incomparable Ollie Turner.
✨ What’s In It for Clubs?
This event is a unique opportunity to raise funds for your club with zero costs or outlay.
Clubs who put forward participants will engage in a profit share with Galway GAA.
A risk free option to be your club fundraiser for 2025.
All costs and promotional activity will be covered by Galway GAA including flights and 4 nights accommodation in New York City for your two selected dancers.
A shot at a winning prize fund of €25,000 for your club.
✨ What’s In It for Participants?
Be trained locally by professional choreographers from the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars.
Perform on an iconic stage in front of a crowd of 2,000 people in one of New York’s premier theatres.
Flights & accommodation paid for 4 nights in New York.
Participant Engagement: Each couple will have direct interaction with choreographers to prepare for their performance and engage in fundraising activities.
Social Media Campaigns: Setup and support to promote their fundraising pages and ticket sales across social platforms.
Sponsorship Outreach: Each couple will be provided with a tailored sponsorship package to present to businesses.
Dedicated Fundraising Support: Each couple will be assigned a fundraising coordinator to guide them throughout the process.
✨ What are the next steps?
We have only two slots remaining for Galway based contestants so please contact one of the following people for further information and to register your clubs interest:
Paul Bellew: 087 1224273 chairperson.galway@gaa.ie
Tom Greaney: 087 625 7090 chairperson.corofin.galway@gaa.ie
Sean O’Connor: 086 295 6756 operations.galway@gaa.ie
The below link and attached information can be shared with your club members to register their interest:
