Alex Aillon, co-owner and dance director of Fred Astaire Dance Studios Portland, started his dancing career with Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 1989 … however, life didn’t begin until May 26th of 2013 when Alex and Jessi became husband and wife. Traveling on the professional ballroom circuit, competing in the smooth division, they recently placed…
If practice makes perfect, the dancers for PCRI’s 2014 gala are on their way to perfection! The professionals from Fred Astaire Dance Studio have awards under their belt (or in their shoes?) from recent competitions, and the stars are on their way as well. And everyone seems to be having more than a little fun…
PCRI is delighted to partner for a third year with Fred Astaire Dance Studio as our dance partner for the Dancing with the Stars Portland gala! Our dancing stars will train at the Fred Astaire Studio and Fred Astaire Portland’s professional dancers will be the dance partners for our stars at the gala. Mr. Fred Astaire,…
PCRI is excited to announce The Portland Observer as the Print Media Sponsor for the 2014 Dancing with the Stars Portland gala. The Portland Observer is the oldest minority publication in the State of Oregon and its newspaper and website are committed to cultural diversity. The Observer’s focus is to bring stories focusing on education, health,…
PCRI is bringing out the stars to celebrate our 3rd annual gala! Join us for an exciting evening like no other in Portland. Local celebrities paired with professionals from Fred Astaire Dance Studio perform in a dazzling ballroom dance competition while you enjoy the glamorous reception, dinner and show! March 15, 2014 5:30p.m. – ’til…
For the third year, we’re honored to announce S. Brooks and Associates and Brooks Staffing as a Premier Sponsor for PCRI’s Dancing with the Stars Portland Gala. S. Brooks & Associates is an Oregon-based, minority-owned staffing agency with deep roots in the Portland community. S. Brooks and Associates founder Samuel Brooks has made it his…
PCRI’s 2014 Dancing with the Stars Gala will feature five prominent Portland community members, each competing with their professional partner from Fred Astaire Dance Studio to earn the title of Gala Champion. The dancers include: Ifanyi Bell, Emmy-nominated producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting; Ashley Korslien, reporter at KGW Newschannel 8; Charles McGee, CEO of The Black Parent Initiative;…
Are you ready for some dancing? Join PCRI at Fred Astaire Dance Studio for a special kick-off and preview of the 3rd Annual PCRI Dancing with the Stars Portland gala. Meet the professionals from Fred Astaire Dance Studio and the dancers performing in this year’s gala. Take a spin around the dance floor, perhaps? You’ll also have…
Charles McGee, President and CEO of The Black Parent Initiative (BPI), has a unique passion: To create the ultimate community. Named among the most influential African Americans in Oregon and honored as one of Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2012, Charles has a lot to say about leadership, education and public service. Continuing…
A 4th generation Oregonian, State Representative Jennifer Williamson knows Oregon is a very special place. Born and raised on a farm in Washington County, Jennifer was taught very early the value of both hard work and education. Representing Southwest Portland’s District 36 in the Oregon House since 2012, Jennifer first entered the world of politics by accident. While attending…
Tickets are on sale now for PCRI’s 3rd Annual Dancing with the Stars Portland gala - Saturday, March 15, 2014! Don’t miss the amazing moves of the star dancers and their professional partners from Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Dancing with the Stars Portland aims to connect and engage community members as well as raise funds and expand PCRI’s efforts to meet Portland’s affordable housing needs. Your support of the gala helps preserve existing rental homes, develop new homes for first-time homebuyers and expand PCRI’s award-winning resident services programs.
