ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The second annual “Dancing with The Arc” fundraiser returns to Innovative Field Thursday. 

You can vote online now for your favorite duo at The Arc of Monroe or go see them in person for a super special dancing showcase that pairs five people supported by The Arc of Monroe with five Rochester celebrities.

What You Need To Know

  • This is the second annual Dancing with The Arc event

  • See the dance floor brought to life live at Innovative Field, the home of the Rochester Red Wings

  • You can vote for your favorite dance duo in the competition through the online voting system

Comedian Sky Sands and his partner Gina Maiuri are excited to be part of this year's competition.

"Oh, I enjoy dancing," said Gina Maiuri. "He loves it. I love it. I love to dance, oh my God. I have the rhythm, he's got the rhythm."

"If you were asked to do this wouldn't you do it?" said comedian Sky Sands. "I mean I don't dance in public. I am on stage and perform and do a lot of different things, but I don't dance in front of people, but this doesn't matter. These are more than people. I love it. I love this organization."

The more votes each dancer gets, the more money is raised for The Arc of Monroe to support people of all abilities in more than 40 locations around Monroe County.

"Dancing with The Arc" is Thursday, June 5 at Innovative Field. Tickets are on sale now. Showtime is 6 pm.

The mission of The Arc of Monroe is to create an inclusive society where the people they support may live truly integrated lives and reach their full potential as a part of the community.