San Angelo Dancing with the Stars: Filming West Texas Rehab’s Signature Fundraiser
A Signature Fundraiser for Hospice of San Angelo, Presented by West Texas Rehab get a quoteA Signature Gala, Filmed Like One
San Angelo Dancing with the Stars fills the historic Murphey Performance Hall in downtown San Angelo every year — a black-tie fundraiser built to support Hospice of San Angelo, presented by West Texas Rehab. Ten local “stars” pair with professional dancers and compete live on stage in front of the community, in one of the region’s biggest annual fundraising nights.
By The Stream Media has been trusted with the live production for multiple years running: a full multi-camera crew, a producer calling the show, and a dress rehearsal the day before to make sure the real thing goes off without a hitch.
Ten Stars, Ten Stories
Before each star takes the stage, the audience meets them first on screen. Every one of the ten local “stars” gets their own spotlight video — shot across three separate sessions: b-roll at their home or business, a practice run with their professional dancer, and a sit-down interview back at the BTSM studio.
Ten stars, every single year: a full slate of personal stories produced on a tight event timeline, so the crowd is rooting for someone before they ever hit the dance floor.
Ten Stars, Ten Stories
Before each star takes the stage, the audience meets them first on screen. Every one of the ten local “stars” gets their own spotlight video — shot across three separate sessions: b-roll at their home or business, a practice run with their professional dancer, and a sit-down interview back at the BTSM studio.
Ten stars, every single year: a full slate of personal stories produced on a tight event timeline, so the crowd is rooting for someone before they ever hit the dance floor.
A New Theme, Every Year
In recent years, West Texas Rehab has trusted BTSM with something bigger than documentary coverage: a fully themed music video that introduces the incoming class of stars before the show even starts. Grease brought the drive-in energy two years ago; last year’s cast reimagined Friends, right down to the coffee-shop set. It’s the moment that kicks the whole night off.
Every theme is different. Every year, it’s a full production: wardrobe, sets, choreography, and a shoot schedule built around ten very busy volunteers.
A New Theme, Every Year
In recent years, West Texas Rehab has trusted BTSM with something bigger than documentary coverage: a fully themed music video that introduces the incoming class of stars before the show even starts. Grease brought the drive-in energy two years ago; last year’s cast reimagined Friends, right down to the coffee-shop set. It’s the moment that kicks the whole night off.
Every theme is different. Every year, it’s a full production: wardrobe, sets, choreography, and a shoot schedule built around ten very busy volunteers.
Everything In Between
The stage videos are only part of it. BTSM also produces the promo push that builds buzz before the event — telethon spots and “vote for your favorite” social content in the run-up to the big night. For the event’s 5-year anniversary, that included a special video introducing the finale — not something BTSM makes every year, but a fitting touch for the milestone.
Whatever the event calls for that year, it’s part of the package: promo, social, and the unexpected extras that make the night feel like a real production.
Everything In Between
The stage videos are only part of it. BTSM also produces the promo push that builds buzz before the event — telethon spots and “vote for your favorite” social content in the run-up to the big night. For the event’s 5-year anniversary, that included a special video introducing the finale — not something BTSM makes every year, but a fitting touch for the milestone.
Whatever the event calls for that year, it’s part of the package: promo, social, and the unexpected extras that make the night feel like a real production.
