Columbia Fire Chief Charles Witt takes on dancing for fundraiser

Kansas City based instructor Lila Shultz guides Columbia Fire Chief Chuck Witt in learning a dance at Studio B on March 17 in preparation for this year's Dancing with Missouri Stars event. The event will be held on May 17 and benefits the Missouri Contemporary Ballet.   |  Nick Agro

Charles Witt, the Columbia fire chief, began his firefighting career at age 14 when he joined the Junior Firefighters in Sullivan, Mo. and said he is still humbled by his promotion to fire chief in 2011.   |  Katie Alaimo

Charles Witt, right, sports a new pair of dance shoes as he practices with Lila Shultz on March 17 at Studio B.   |  Nick Agro

Charles Witt dances with Lila Shultz on March 17 at Studio B in preparation for the "Dancing with Missouri Stars" event. Witt's wife is helping him to plan fundraisers to try to raise the most money for this year's competition.   |  Nick Agro