Champagne & Glitter has been chosen by the University of North Florida (UNF) as the lead outreach community marketing specialist for the inaugural Osprey Cup 2027, Jacksonville's premier collegiate and professional ballroom dance championship, taking place April 24, 2027, at the UNF Arena.
Presented by Arthur Murray Dance Studios and the University of North Florida, the Osprey Cup 2027 will feature dance seminars, the Osprey Pro Cup, with nine dance styles performed by Arthur Murray's elite professionals, the Osprey Collegiate Student Cup for university teams and the Osprey Team Cup, in which 20 celebrities will compete head to head.
The celebration concludes with an evening gala of live music, open dancing and celebration for all attendees. Proceeds from the event benefit the Arthur Murray Rising Stars Foundation for Lifestyle Management Scholarships.
Champagne & Glitter founder Paula M. Felici said she is looking forward to hosting her special cocktail parties in honor of the Osprey Cup 2027.
“It is a natural combination of what we do at Champagne & Glitter to team up with UNF and Arthur Murray for this exciting inaugural dance event,” Felici said. “The cocktail parties, which are normally for the 60-and-over crowd, will include anybody 60 and over, and those 60 and younger who love dance and supporting the arts.”
There will be three Champagne & Glitter cocktail parties leading up to the championship. The series begins on Dec. 2 when Champagne & Glitter not only hosts a cocktail party, but will also be part of the Great Reveal where the 20 celebrities competing in the Osprey Cup will be showcased. The series continues with a Dance and Gala Showcase in February and a University Team Spotlight in March.
Tickets and event information are available at arthurmurray.com/am-events/osprey-cup-2027. For party invitations and announcements, follow Champagne & Glitter on Instagram at @champagneglitter65 and on Facebook.
