'Dancing With the Stars' Waltzes Away With $61K for Little Silver Technology

The white pants and sequins have been tucked away, but the memory of Little Silver's "Dancing With the Stars" event and its $61,000 legacy will last at least another year.

"The funds raised will be used to put technology directly in the hands of Little Silver students," said EFLS President Lori Stratford.

She said the EFLS was "thrilled" with the results of the March 8 event -- held at the Shadowbrook -- which had the "full support of the community."

"Dancing with the Stars was a huge success due to the hard work of both the EFLS committee and the parents and teachers who danced on the evening," said Stratford.

Some of the big-ticket items included:

• $20,000 raised in sponsorships for the event;
• $4,000 bid on a Fromagerie dinner for 12;
• $2,400 bid on 8th Grade "Midnight Madness"
• $3,100 raised through $1 dance votes for competition

"We want to congratulate the Pia’s on taking home the mirror ball trophy," said Stratford. "Their commitment, and that of the other dancers helped to make the event spectacular."

Click here to check out performances from the event.