Daniel McGhee is a real estate professional at The Victory Team of Homeowners Real Estate.

Here's why he's dancing for the arts:

I have overcome a past of addiction, pain, and darkness.  One of my core beliefs in my new way of life is that we grow only by facing our fears and overcoming struggles.  In spite of all of my success in the real estate industry and other areas of my life, I'm still fighting against my own insecurity, depression, and anxiety. I haven't let loose and really danced in many years.  I am terrified, and because I am terrified of this challenge, I know that I have to face it.  I have to face my fears and insecurity hard on if I'm ever to grow better as a person.

I also have a deep appreciation for the arts.  As a writer and poet and lover of all things music-related, I am honored to play a part in raising money for an organization that can provide an opportunity to those who desire to express themselves to their fullest potential, who may otherwise not have that opportunity.

The Dancing for the Arts Gala is the largest annual fundraiser to support the cultural events programs and general operations of the Maryland Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (FEIN 20-3022352) whose mission is to provide a broad range of creative and collaborative experiences in quality education, presentations, and exhibits in all disciplines of the arts; and to build and operate a visual and performing arts center for the region to have greater access to quality spaces to exhibit, present, and participate in the arts.

For more information on the MDCFA's events, programs, and mission, go to Maryland Center for the Arts.

Thank you for supporting the arts in our region!  When you give to the arts, the arts give back.