DC’s Dancing Stars Gala is an exciting luxury black-tie fundraising event full of all the fun, glitz and glamour of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars! Local DC Celebrities will learn a polished choreographed routine and perform at the Gala with a professional dance partner in a competition mirroring the television show. A panel of celebrity judges, along with the audience, will select the winner who will win the coveted mirror ball trophy and $15,000 for the charity of their choice. The gala will include a VIP cocktail reception, a sit-down gourmet dinner, the competition, a silent auction, professional performances, and a DJ.

This year, the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.'s General Manager Olivier Lau will be competing in support of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. He is proud to participate in the 2025 DC’s Dancing Stars Gala, helping to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.