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Dancing with the Statesboro Stars

Photos from the 2023 edition of the annual fundraiser for Safe Haven

Dr. Brian Sellers and partner Courtney Cribbs turn in a sparkling performance on their way the the Judges Choice trophy during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars on Thursday, Nov. 9. The annual event raised over $130,000 for the Safe Haven program that supports victims of domestic violence.

Dr. Brian Sellers and partner Courtney Cribbs turn in a sparkling performance on their way the the Judges Choice trophy during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars on Thursday, Nov. 9. The annual event raised over $130,000 for the Safe Haven program that supports victims of domestic violence.

After months of preparation and fundraising, twelve dance teams presented their routines to an enthusiastic audience during the annual Dancing with the Statesboro Stars fundraising event for Save Haven on Thursday, November 9.

Trophies were given out for the judges' favorites and the top fundraisers, but Safe Haven was the big winner with over $130,000 raised for the program that helps victims of domestic violence.

Guests flock to Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9 for the 2023 Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Guests flock to Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9 for the 2023 Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Joey Fennell laces up boxing gloves and dons a rob before delivering a knockout performance as Emcee for Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Joey Fennell laces up boxing gloves and dons a rob before delivering a knockout performance as Emcee for Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

The local pros and stars take the stage for the big opening number to kick off Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. The annual event raised over $130,000 for the program that supports victims of domestic violence with an encore show on Sunday, Nov. 12. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

The local pros and stars take the stage for the big opening number to kick off Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. The annual event raised over $130,000 for the program that supports victims of domestic violence with an encore show on Sunday, Nov. 12. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Emcee Joey Fennell cedes the podium to Safe Haven Director of Public Relations/Legal Services Kimberly Billings during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Emcee Joey Fennell cedes the podium to Safe Haven Director of Public Relations/Legal Services Kimberly Billings during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Michael McCurdy and Lisa Horton kick off the competition with the first routine of the night during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Michael McCurdy and Lisa Horton kick off the competition with the first routine of the night during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Devon Thompson is head-over-heels for partner Virginia Cone during their routine in Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Devon Thompson is head-over-heels for partner Virginia Cone during their routine in Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Katie Sconyers and Dr. Alan Scott how to start the day off with a bang during their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Katie Sconyers and Dr. Alan Scott how to start the day off with a bang during their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Paul Doresett and Elizabeth Colston turn in a super slinky performance for Dancing with the Statesboro Stars at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Paul Doresett and Elizabeth Colston turn in a super slinky performance for Dancing with the Statesboro Stars at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Winter Hall and Katie Byers gracefully move in unison across the stage during their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars performance. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Winter Hall and Katie Byers gracefully move in unison across the stage during their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars performance. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Darien Adams and Zach Dalgard find the spotlight during the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars benefit for Safe Haven at Connection Church.

Darien Adams and Zach Dalgard find the spotlight during the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars benefit for Safe Haven at Connection Church.

Zach Dalgard shows off his game shoes and socks while getting judges' feedback with partner Darien Adams during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Zach Dalgard shows off his game shoes and socks while getting judges' feedback with partner Darien Adams during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Courtney Cribbs persuades Dr. Brian Sellers it's time to dance as they kick off their winning Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Courtney Cribbs persuades Dr. Brian Sellers it's time to dance as they kick off their winning Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Dr. Brian Sellers reveals sparkly pants and some mean dance moves with partner Courtney Cribbs as their winning Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine gets cooking. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Dr. Brian Sellers reveals sparkly pants and some mean dance moves with partner Courtney Cribbs as their winning Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine gets cooking. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Kevin Patrick and Jade Hoyle welcome the audience to the jungle during their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Kevin Patrick and Jade Hoyle welcome the audience to the jungle during their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars routine. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Kevin Patrick dives into a wild dance move during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars . - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Kevin Patrick dives into a wild dance move during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars . - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Benji Johnson and Karlye Brooke Mainer perform their Cinderella-themed routine during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Benji Johnson and Karlye Brooke Mainer perform their Cinderella-themed routine during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Paul Schwerfeger and Alexis Agnew turn in an out-of-this-world performance during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Paul Schwerfeger and Alexis Agnew turn in an out-of-this-world performance during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Jason Wolfe and Taylor Hinson get dolled up for their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars performance. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Jason Wolfe and Taylor Hinson get dolled up for their Dancing with the Statesboro Stars performance. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Learning is easy as 1, 2, 3 for Jad Deal and Amanda Dyches during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Learning is easy as 1, 2, 3 for Jad Deal and Amanda Dyches during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

The stars make their way through the audience to the stage for the finale during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

The stars make their way through the audience to the stage for the finale during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Donald Chavers lends his voice to the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars finale at Connection Church. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Donald Chavers lends his voice to the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars finale at Connection Church. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Audience members record the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars finale. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Audience members record the Dancing with the Statesboro Stars finale. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

After picking up the Judges Choice first place trophies, Dr. Brian Sellers pumps his fist as he and pro partner Courtney Cribbs grab third place in fundraising during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars benefit for Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. The annual event raised over $130,000 for the program that supports victims of domestic violence with an encore show on Sunday, Nov. 12. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

After picking up the Judges Choice first place trophies, Dr. Brian Sellers pumps his fist as he and pro partner Courtney Cribbs grab third place in fundraising during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars benefit for Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. The annual event raised over $130,000 for the program that supports victims of domestic violence with an encore show on Sunday, Nov. 12. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Michael McCurdy presents partner Lisa Horton as they come forward to accept their trophy for being the top Dancing with the Statesboro Stars fundraising team. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Michael McCurdy presents partner Lisa Horton as they come forward to accept their trophy for being the top Dancing with the Statesboro Stars fundraising team. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Courtney Cribbs, center, watches partner Brian Sellers, left, get a high five from fellow star Kevin Patrick after the Cribbs/Sellers team wins the Judges Choice award during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Courtney Cribbs, center, watches partner Brian Sellers, left, get a high five from fellow star Kevin Patrick after the Cribbs/Sellers team wins the Judges Choice award during Dancing with the Statesboro Stars to benefit Safe Haven at Connection Church on Thursday, Nov. 9. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

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