THE DALLES — Over 700 people packed The Dalles High School on Jan. 9 for MCCCA’s 12th annual Dancing with the Gorge Stars, an annual fundraiser designed to keep concert prices affordable for the community and fund musical programs within schools across the five-county area.

Rachel Carter and her pro partner John Meo (first photo) took the top spot, winning the MirrorBall Trophy. Shannon Red Cloud (middle photo) was the runner up, alongside her pro partner Duncan Nelson. 19 past contestants, “The Amazing Alumni Dancers,” opened the show to “Fireball” by Pitbull (last photo).