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Blaire Reichenbach
You are cordially invited to the most enjoyable fundraiser in Fort Wayne!

Dancing with the 
Fort Wayne Stars 2026


Benefiting the Carriage House


Thursday, November 12, 2026
The Grand Wayne Center 


Ten local celebrity dancers take months of lessons from professional instructors, then perform live for 1,200 adoring fans — with a live band, fantastic food, and celebrity judges. It will be a night to remember! 

Stay tuned here as we fill out our slate of amazing celebrities!




Click Here to see memories from 2024!




Learn more about how the Carriage House is
Changing the World for those with Serious Mental Illness

Elena Roeth








 For more information:
Please contact our reservations chair, Connie Slyby
ckslyby@gmail.com
260.438.1448








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Blaire Reichenbach is a graduate of Canterbury School and Indiana University and the owner of Pure Barre Fort Wayne. She is passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and community through movement. Having grown up dancing, Blaire is especially excited to participate in this year’s Fort Wayne Dancing with the Stars and support such an important cause in the community. Blaire and her husband, Ryan, are the proud parents of their one-year-old daughter, Sloane, and also share their home with two rescue pitbulls, Piper and Bailey. Outside of the studio, Blaire enjoys a good dad joke, a glass of red wine, and spending time with family and friends. As a small business owner, wife, and mom, she loves creating spaces where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired.



Elena Roeth

Elena Roeth is a proud Fort Wayne native and graduate of Concordia Lutheran High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from IPFW and her master’s degree from the University of Saint Francis. Elena is a Risk Advisor with Insurance Management Group, where she is passionate about building strong relationships and helping clients protect what matters most.
 
Deeply rooted in the Fort Wayne community, Elena has volunteered in many capacities with local nonprofits. She previously served on the board of directors for Girls on the Run of Northeast Indiana and currently serves on the board for the Fort Wayne Dance Collective. Having grown up dancing, Elena is thrilled to step back onto the dance floor while supporting the Carriage House—an organization that makes a profound difference in the lives of so many in the Fort Wayne community she loves.
 
Elena and her husband, Colin, are the proud parents of 6-year-old twins, Jackson and Isabelle. Outside of work and volunteering, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, singing karaoke, and, of course, dancing whenever she gets the chance.




We are so happy that you are for joining us for our event - we can't wait to meet you! Your support of the Carriage House means the world to all of us.

We work hard to make sure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable for the evening. Here are a few questions that we have been asked in the past.
What should I wear? It's a classy event - evening party attire is suggested. Most men will wear jacket or suit.

The Dancing Committee


Is it a cash bar?
Yes! Credit cards and cash will be accepted at bars throughout the venue. VIP Sponsors will have a dedicated Open Bar. 
2023 Celebrity Judges

What's for dinner?
Our event is catered by the Hilton Fort Wayne. There will be an expansive buffet with options for all kinds of diets.  The buffet will be available from 5:30 - 7:00 VIP Sponsors will have an elegant plated dinner. 
 
2023 Champions Kayla DeMarchis with professional partner Patric Didier from Fred Astaire.

Where should I park?
Most people park in the Hilton parking garage. You can pay with a credit card when you leave.
 
The Grand Wayne Center

How do I support my favorite dancer?
Cheer! Applaud! And Vote! Every person gets one free vote in the first round and one free vote in the second round. More votes are available for purchase ($10 each) with cash, checks, credit cards, and Venmo at the event. Thank you for supporting the mission of the Carriage House with your votes!           
 


The Carriage House is a unique and nontraditional community assisting women and men with the most serious mental illness to recover and reclaim their lives. 
Since 1997, we have been honored to provide the highest quality psychiatric rehabilitation using the evidence-based and internationally replicated Clubhouse Model.
 To learn more about our program, please come for a tour or visit our website here!