Celebrity Dance Challenge 2026

Local celebs and their professional partners from the Minnesota Ballet compete in the 20th annual Celebrity Dance Challenge, a fundraising battle featuring all types of dance. Audience members decide who wins the People’s Choice Award.

The event includes a social hour and refreshments. Proceeds support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement.

The social hour with appetizers and a cash bar starts at 5:30 p.m.; the performance is at 7.