SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 10, 2027
BALLY'S
TWIN RIVER
9TH ANNUAL GALA: APRIL 10, 2027
Join us Saturday, April 10, 2027, at Bally’s Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island, for the 9th Annual Dancing with the Doctors Gala.
For one special night, our dedicated, local doctors will drop their stethoscopes and slip on their dancing shoes!
Paired with professional dance instructors, they’ll spend months learning choreography, rehearsing, and preparing to dazzle the audience—all while raising funds for the Rhode Island Free Clinic, and its mission to provide essential healthcare to uninsured and underserved Rhode Islanders.
Enjoy gourmet cuisine, spectacular performances, laughter, and plenty of celebration, as we cheer on our dancing doctors, and crown the evening’s 2027 Mirror Ball Trophy winners.
The celebration continues as you take to the dance floor and enjoy an evening of music from a professional DJ! Come dance, cheer, celebrate, and make a difference—one step at a time!
OUR MISSION
At Dance Studio One RI, we have spent years sharing our passion for dance with students of all ages, inspiring confidence, joy, and connection through movement.
Our love for this community extends beyond the dance floor — it drives our commitment to give back in meaningful ways.
In 2014, we launched our first Dancing with the Doctors gala to support community healthcare programs in Rhode Island.
Since then, this beloved annual event has raised $730,000, helping make quality healthcare accessible to those who need it most.
Through the power of dance and community spirit, we’re proud to help create healthier futures for our neighbors.
John & Dee Soares
Event Directors
DANCING WITH THE DOCTORS
Doctors are paired with professional dance instructors, who coach, train, and choreograph show-stopping routines.
After 12 weeks of practice and rehearsals, pairs debut their performance at our gala showcase—each vying for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Support your favorite doctor! Your vote counts!
Professional dance instructors and judges will evaluate and score technique, talent, entertainment value of each performance. Audience votes also play a crucial role in the final scores.
Trophies are awarded to one male and one female doctor in 3 categories: Most Technical, Most Entertaining, and People's Choice.
This event is part of Dancing for a Cause, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local community healthcare.
Get involved and support the cause by becoming an event sponsor, purchasing a program ad, attending the gala, entering our raffles, making a donation, or casting your vote for your favorite doctor
2026 FUNDRAISING BENEFICIARY
"Our Mission: To provide cutting-edge care in a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered.
Open Door Health was built with one goal in mind: to make sure everyone has access to the care they deserve.
Our doors are always open, and our commitment to affirming, inclusive care never wavers."
Open Door Health is a Rhode Island Public Health Initiative.
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED: $870,000
Dancing with the Doctors, produced by Dancing for a Cause, has raised $870,000 since its inception in 2014. Every dollar counts—and every dance step makes a difference!
