Join Roberto from Colorado Mesa University and local dance professional April from Dance Works to raise funds to nourish our community!!
We're excited to come together to participate in Dancing with Western Slope Stars, a fundraiser supporting Community Food Bank . Our collective passion for this cause drives us, and we need your support to make a difference! Every donation—big or small—helps us reach our fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.
How does DWWSS work? $1 = 1 Vote -- the team who raises the most funds WINS the grand mirror ball trophy
On April 18th, teams dance and compete for "BEST OF" Categories -- All event attendees get to live vote at the end of the evening of performances!!!
Here's how you can help:
- Buy a Ticket: You can contribute your ticket price toward our total goal!
- Donate: Contribute whatever you can. Every dollar counts!
- Spread the Word: Share our fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!
Thank you so much for your support! We couldn’t do this without you!
Dr. Roberto Montoya is the Senior Vice President for Student Services at Colorado Mesa University and a proud CMU alumnus, with a career dedicated to expanding educational access and strengthening student support systems. He has led state and national initiatives advancing student success—particularly for first-generation, low-income, rural, and historically underrepresented students—including senior leadership roles at InsideTrack and the Colorado Department of Higher Education. His leadership is grounded in service, belonging, and CMU’s values of Love, Dignity, Courage, Humility, Resilience, Curiosity, and Power.
Roberto is dancing with local dance professional, April Schulte-Barclay. Dr. April Schulte is a professional dancer, dance instructor, and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine who believes the body was designed to move, heal, and thrive. Drawing from a lifetime in dance and extensive medical training, she inspires dancers and her patients to honor their bodies and build physical, emotional, and spiritual integration of health, while fostering a supportive community rooted in movement, healing, and lifelong well-being.