Mark Ballas at Kristi Yamaguchi's "Dancing the Night Away"

Kristi Yamaguchi's annual charity event for her foundation "Always Dream" took place on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at the Hilton Union Square, San Francisco. The event was named "Dancing the Night Away". Mark was a performer in the show.

Photographer Drew Altizer took many photos of the event.
The atmosphere:  http://www.drewaltizer.com/album.php?album_id=8286
Backstage: http://www.drewaltizer.com/album.php?album_id=8288
The Performances: http://www.drewaltizer.com/album.php?album_id=8289
Extras: http://www.drewaltizer.com/album.php?album_id=8284

Here are a few of Mark. There are tons of Mark photos over there, so be sure to check them out. Looks like Mark didn't attend the reception before the performance...he's not in any of the pictures. Maybe he was sleeping...he was going on very little sleep for many days. :)

The whole group:

Mark & Kristi in their Foxtrot outfits. Not sure why there are no pictures of the performance:

Mark & Chelsie, Samba:

Mark warming up for the music portion:

Mark singing:

Mark & Chelsie, Cha Cha:

Mark & Kristi, Mambo:

Final bow:

Mark & Kristi bow:

Everyone dances together:

All photos copyright Drew Altizer, 2010