Greenwich Emergency Medical Services and residents of Hill House senior residence community in Riverside paired up for a lively night of dancing on Saturday.
The “Dancing with the Stars” inspired event was emceed by Nancy Gillian. Before the six contestants took to the dance floor, a special group of dancers got the party started with a silly dance. From there, Nancy introduced the contestants by their stage names, starting with “Knock kneed Jackie and her partner, “Wish I could Dance Alex.”
Weeks of practice were evident as residents paired with GEMS Explorers in a range of dances, from Grease’s “You’re the One I Want,” to the Macarena, to Dirt Dancing’s “Time of My Life.”
After the performances, dancers were presented with medals and colorful scarves, and photos were taken. But there was more – the finale was a group dance to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, followed by refreshments. As one audience member departed, she observed, “It’s nice to do something where you can just show up and enjoy.”
More information on GEMS and Hill House is available online.
Before the six contestants took to the dance floor, a special group of dancers got the party started with a silly dance. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Before the six contestants took to the dance floor, a special group of dancers got the party started with a silly dance. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Before the six contestants took to the dance floor, a special group of dancers got the party started with a silly dance. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager
Hill House is located at 10 Riverside Avenue in Riverside.
GEMS and Hill House joined up for a “Dancing with the Stars” themed event in Riverside. June 13, 2026 Photo: Leslie Yager