Presenting 2023 DWTSS Dancers Jason Wolfe and Taylor Hinson. They are competing along with eleven other teams to win the 2023 Mirror Ball Trophy Judges Choice award and the Top Fundraiser award.
Dancing with the Statesboro Stars is a night of dancing and performances to raise funds and awareness for Safe Haven, the nonprofit organization that serves adult and child survivors of domestic violence in Bulloch and five surrounding counties.
The 13th annual Dancing with the Statesboro Stars presented by D&R Car Care will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:30pm and the encore show will be Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3pm at the Connection Church.
Each day leading up to the event on November 9, 2023 we will introduce you to the 12 teams competing.
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MEET JASON WOLFE
Jason Wolfe was raised in western New York and attended St. Bonaventure for undergraduate studies. He moved to Statesboro in 2008. Jason decided to pursue his passion for health and fitness in 2009 by continuing his education at Georgia Southern where he earned his Master’s degree in Exercise Science.
Jason and his then business partner identified a need in Statesboro for qualified personal training, leading to the opening of their gym Fit Statesboro in 2011. He has been the sole owner since 2015 and has expanded the gym to include 24/7 access in addition to their personal training services.
Jason has been married to his wife Katie for 7years and is father to Gray (3) and Ivy (1). He considers Statesboro home for his family and has greatly benefited both personally and professionally from the Statesboro community. He is grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness and give back to the community he loves while supporting the amazing work of Safe Haven.
MEET TAYLOR HINSON
Taylor Hinson has been a resident of Bulloch County her entire life and graduated from Statesboro High School. She is currently a student at Georgia Southern University, where she majors in Elementary Education. Taylor is an active member of Phi Mu at Georgia Southern, and she is currently employed at Forest Heights Pharmacy and Statesboro School of Dance.
Taylor grew up dancing at Statesboro School of Dance under the instruction of Shay Morgan for eleven years. While at SSOD she was trained in ballet, tap, and jazz, and performed as lead role in the Peter Pan production and various other roles in shows such as The Nutcracker, Frozen, and Wizard of Oz. Taylor first began teaching dance at SSOD in eighth grade and continues to share her passion of dance with others by teaching and assisting backstage during each show.
Taylor cannot wait to get back on stage and spread awareness for such a great cause. She is very grateful she has been given the opportunity to participate.
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About Safe Haven
Safe Haven is a program of Citizens Against Violence, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation. It is the emergency safe house for adult and child victims of domestic violence serving Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Jenkins, Screven and Washington counties. Save Haven is open 24 hours per day/7 days per week. The length of time at the shelter is based on personal plans and progress towards independence.
There is no charge for services provided at the shelter which include:
- Access to a 24-hour crisis line
- Immediate, safe, emergency shelter
- Advocacy by knowledgeable, caring professionals
- Case management services
- Parenting classes
- Family safety planning
- Access to donated clothing and furnishings
- Transportation
- Legal Advocacy
- Childcare
- Community support
- Housing assistance
- Relocation services
