 Alex Stronczek |
|  Blaire Reichenbach | |||||||||||
 Corynn McKibben | |||||||||||||
 Elena Roeth |  Sarah Schreiber | ||||||||||||
| For more information: Please contact our reservations chair, Connie Slyby ckslyby@gmail.com 260.438.1448 | |||||||||||||
 | A proud native of Fort Wayne and representing the city's south side, Alex Stronczek is known in the community for his energy, dedication, and heart-on and off the field. A former college soccer player and lifelong athlete, he brings that same passion to his professional life as a steel salesman for the Henry family with Paragon Steel, where he's built a reputation for reliability and strong relationships. Alex is a devoted husband to his wife of 7 years, Elle, and a hands-on dad to their four children. Whether he's coaching T-ball or soccer, training for the Chicago Marathon as a member of the Parkinson’s Champions Team or enjoying time with his family at the lake or on the beaches of Charleston, he leads with commitment and love. Currently finishing his bachelor's degree at Indiana Tech, Alex continues to grow as a leader in both his family and community. With his deep local roots, strong values, and drive to give back, Alex is honored to be a part of such an important event in our city. |
 | 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. |
| Chris LaPan | Chris LaPanChris is a father, husband, lawyer, and apparently now a dancer (of sorts). He is stepping well outside of his comfort zone to participate in Dancing With The Fort Wayne Stars in support of The Carriage House. While the courtroom may be more familiar territory than the dance floor to him, he is proud to lend his time, energy, and highly questionable dancing skills to support an organization that makes such a meaningful impact throughout the Fort Wayne community. Inspired by the people behind The Carriage House and its mission of compassion, hope, and service, Chris enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to help raise awareness and support for the organization’s work. He believes strongly in giving back to the community and is honored to participate alongside other local leaders for such an important cause. Professionally, Chris is a partner at Stucky, Lauer & Young, LLP (formerly Blume Connelly Jordan Stucky & Lauer, LLP) and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Indiana and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He is actively involved in numerous professional organizations, including the Indiana Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association, American Bar Association, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Family Law Solutions, and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Although active and experienced in several domains of legal practice, Chris primarily serves as mediator at this stage of his career. Chris has contributed as a research assistant in legislation and litigation for the Animal Legal Defense Fund since 2019, and has served the Allen Circuit Court as a Family Law Arbitrator since January, 2023. While he will never be confused for a professional dancer, Chris hopes his willingness to laugh at himself — all for a great cause — will encourage others to support The Carriage House and the lives it continues to impact across this region. |
 | Corynn McKibben is a Fort Wayne native whose life has been defined by artistry, compassion, and an incredible ability to connect with people. Long before she ever stepped behind a camera, Corynn was captivating audiences on stage — training with the Fort Wayne Ballet before continuing her dance career with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Rochester City Ballet. After her professional ballet career, Corynn earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Indiana University and went on to serve patients through Parkview TherapyONE, where she became especially passionate about helping dancers and performers recover and return to doing what they love. But while Corynn’s accomplishments in dance and healthcare are remarkable, many throughout Fort Wayne know her best for the gift that has touched hundreds of families over the last 15 years — photography. Alongside her husband Dustin, Corynn has captured some of the region’s most cherished weddings and love stories through Dustin and Corynn Photography, becoming a familiar and beloved presence behind the scenes of countless unforgettable moments across Northeast Indiana. In recent years, Corynn has also helped build Art Home Photo into one of the largest and most respected real estate marketing companies in the region, all while raising three young children and continuing to pour creativity, warmth, and excellence into every endeavor she touches. Whether through dance, healing, photography, or entrepreneurship, Corynn has spent her life helping people feel seen, celebrated, and cared for — making her the perfect star for the dance floor once again. |
 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. |
 | Sarah Schreiber is a Partner at Barrett McNagny and represents clients on all issues related to labor and employment. On a daily basis, Sarah works with companies of all sizes, from small employers to publicly traded companies. She engages directly with company leadership and human resource personnel to provide workplace solutions. Sarah prides herself on spending much of her time on client counseling. From her nearly thirteen years representing employers, Sarah understands that two companies coming together can be complex. There are several factors related to L&E to consider before, during, and after the M&A process; Sarah counsels at every step. Sarah also routinely conducts labor and employment diligence on deals of all sizes and prepares employment agreements, consulting and independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenant agreements and all other employment-based documents. Sarah also defends employers against claims involving local, state and federal labor and employment laws. Sarah’s Professional Honors include the following:
While much of Sarah’s time is devoted to her law practice and community involvement, family comes first (and always will). She loves spending time with her husband, Alex, and children, Margaret and Teddy. Together, they love traveling (especially to Disney and the beach), playing sports, enjoying their backyard, family movie nights, and having “dance parties.” |
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.
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. |
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