Dancing With Our Stars
“Dancing With Our Stars – Marquette County Style” Is RETURNING With a New Date, New Format, and the Same Glamour and Glitter
Marquette, MI — After ten unforgettable years of rhythm, sparkle, and community impact, Dancing With Our Stars – Marquette County Style is officially returning—reimagined, refreshed, and ready to shine brighter than ever.
The U.P. Hospice Foundation, in partnership with U.P. Home Health & Hospice, is thrilled to announce, “A Showcase of Stars- presented by Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style,” a bold new evolution of the beloved fundraiser. While the format is changing, the heart of the event—and all the glamour, creativity, and glitter audiences have come to love—remains the same.
To support this exciting new vision, the event has been moved to October 8, 2026, with an anticipated kickoff in May 2026. The extended runway allows more time for creativity, collaboration, and community involvement as this next chapter takes shape.
A Showcase of Stars transforms the traditional dance competition into a full-scale variety show experience. Groups of local stars, partnered with a Marquette Dance Pro, will take the stage with high-energy performances that blend dance, theatrical flair, costumes, music, and imaginative storytelling.
The evening will feature live judging and audience engagement, culminating in two coveted honors:
- Fan Favorite Award – recognizing the top fundraising group
- Talent Award – based on judges’ scores for performance, creativity, and execution
Community members, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to get involved. Opportunities are available for:
- Star groups interested in performing
- Businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring
- Creative collaborators who want to support Hospice care in a meaningful way
Final participation details, themes, and showcase elements will be announced at the official kickoff this spring.
Stay tuned for more information, and those interested in sponsoring or participating are encouraged to reach out early to express interest to korit@uphomehealth.org or by calling (906) 225-4545.
Proceeds from A Showcase of Stars benefit the U.P. Hospice Foundation, with 100% of funds raised directly supporting hospice patients and their families. As one of the first three hospices established in the United States, the U.P. Hospice Foundation has proudly served the community for more than 50 years—guided by an all-volunteer Board of Directors committed to ensuring every donation provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to those facing life-limiting illness.
This fall, the stars return. The stage transforms. And the community once again comes together—for hospice. If you are interested in more information for this event, please contact Kori Bjorne at 225-4545 or korit@uphomehealth.org
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About U.P. Home Health & Hospice:
Since 1973, U.P. Home Health & Hospice has been serving individuals after surgery, illness, or a new or life-limiting diagnosis. Our focus is on exceptional quality care, and we maintain a philosophical approach to care that focuses on empowering people to live life to the fullest. This philosophy is the driving force for U.P. Home Health & Hospice to provide Skilled Home Health, Hospice, and Private Duty Services. This approach empowers us to support essentially any need of our patients, with seamless transitions between services if the need arises.