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Couple # 1	Sam Mazza & Jayde Beneteau	Video	Eliminated In Round 3
	Sam Mazza (Entrepreneur) Sam, 33 years of age and of Italian/Sicilian descent, is married to Christina. He currently lives in Macomb, Michigan. Sam is aicensed firefighter/EMT. He attends Macomb College where he is completing his Masters in Occupational Therapy. Sam attended the University of Windsor for business and St. Clair College for his pre-nursing program. Having also an entrepreneurial spirit, he also owns rental properties and works as a mortgage/debt consultant in Troy, Michigan. Sam's family owns and operates Riviera Pizza in the Windsor Riverside area. He loves to dance, appreciating all dance styles and is looking forward to dancing with his partner in this year's "Dancing with the Local Stars"!
	Jayde Beneteau Jayde is no stranger to the world of dance. A competitive figure skater from the age or 5 until the age of 15, an injury forced her to take a break from that sport. She had trained for seven years at the Detroit Skating Club. During her break from figure skating, Jayde discovered an interest in dance. She's been competing in dance now for a year and will be attending dance classes at Edmund Towers. She is currently employed at Total Fitness where she teaches both Hip Hop and Zumba.

Couple # 2	Joslyne Jobin & Mark Niec	Video	Eliminated In Round 1
	Joslyne Jobin (Windsor Firefighter) Joslyne is the youngest of 4 children and was born on a dairy farm in Maidstone. Joslyne is engaged to be married on September 11, 2010. Joslyne graduated from the University of Windsor with Honours in Human Kinetics. For the last seven years, she has been a full-time Windsor firefighter. She also works part-time as a Federal Customs officer. Joslyne won a competition as the fastest volunteer female firefighter in Las Vegas in 2002. She was given the key to the City of Windsor for her accomplishment on her return home. Joslyne went on to receive a second degree, a Bachelor of Education, so she could fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher, following in her mother's footsteps. Joslyne is an occasional supply teacher for the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board. In her spare time, she enjoys playing baseball, soccer and swimming. Joslyne also grows grapes and hopes one day to own her own vineyard.
	Mark Niec Mark attended Hugh Beaton grade school and graduated from Walkerville High School. He obtained a Law and Security diploma from St. Clair College and a Network Engineer Distinction Diploma from Trios College. Mark has been a member of the Polish ethnic group, "Tatry: Song and Dance Ensemble" for the past 10 years. He is a 14 year member of the Polish vocal and theatrical group "Plomien". This group sings various regional and historical songs and performs dances ranging from polka to tango. Mark performs at the Carousel of Nations Polish Village and has performed in Detroit, London, Toronto and Halifax. He has also studied Swing and Ballroom Dancing. Mark is a public servant and an active member of the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar and violin, singing, dancing and long distance running. Mark has successfully run in the Detroit and Toronto marathons and is always training for other future marathons. This is Mark's 2nd season with "Dancing with the Local Stars". He had a great time last year meeting new and interesting people and is really looking forward to this year's series of shows.

Couple # 3	Janice Forsyth & John Salalila	Video	3rd Place
	Janice Forsyth (Senior Director, Fund Development - Windsor-Essex County United Way) Dr. Janice Forsyth has been the Senior Director, Fund Development, since September, 2006. She obtained her Undergraduate and Masters Degrees from the University of Windsor and her Ph.D in Instructional Technology from the College of Education at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to her work at United Way, Janice is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Windsor. A life-long resident, Janice is a board member with the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer judge with The Centre for Executive Education MBA competition at the U of W, a national trainer with the United Way Centraide Canada and a chorus member with the Windsor Symphony Chorus. Dr. Forsyth has worked with many community groups, has fostered many partnerships in the non-profit community and as well has taught the post-secondary level for Brock University and the University of Windsor. It is the culmination of her education, experience and visionary thinking that has her highly regarded as a non-for-profit manager.
	John Salalila John was born in Hamilton in 1975 and grew up in Windsor. He is an Alumni of J.A. Rooney Elementary School and Assumption College School. He has earned Honours Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Windsor in Math and Computer Science. John caught the swing dancing bug in 1998 and has never looked back. He has swing danced across Canada and the United States, honing his East Coast Swing, Charleston, Balboa and Lindy Hop. In the past few years, he has enjoyed adding other dance styles to his repertoire at the Friday evening ballroom and Latin lessons at the Giovanni Caboto Club. John keeps himself busy in the community as a four-time coordinator and organizer of the Great Lakes Science Olympiad competition for high school students at the University of Windsor and as the president of Windsor Toastmasters. When he's not dancing, he enjoys playing Settlers of Catan and other card and board games with family and friends, and singing in a church choir at Assumption Church.

Couple # 4	Nelson Santos & Maria Blass	Video	Eliminated In Round 3
	Nelson Santos (Essex County Warden) Nelson is a devoted husband of 6 1/2 years to Stephanie and father to a 15 month old daughter. He attended St. John deBrebeuf grade school, Kingsville District High School and the University of Windsor. Nelson wears many hats in the community of Kingsville and the County of Essex that he loves and is so proud of. He is the Warden of Essex County, the Mayor of Kingsville, Editor for the Kingsville Reporter and Realtor with Prudential Select Realty. (Yet, he still finds time to be a celebrity contestant). Nelson has performed in two musicals and his performance of Marcellus Washburn in "The Music Man" is still the "talk of the town"! He's played slo-pitch for the past 16 years, is the Bingo Coordinator/Fundraiser for the Kingsville Historical Park and member of the Kingsville Knights of Columbus. He's shaved his head twice in support of the "Search for a Cure" and Transition to Betterness.
	Maria (Lantos) Blass (Dance Instructor) Maria immigrated to Canada from Hungary at the age of 17. She has four children, five grandchildren and a senior pooch! She is a graduate of Kennedy Collegiate, the University of Windsor and the University of Ottawa, School of Medicine. Maria has a great passion for the University of Windsor and its' students. She serves there as a physician providing health care and is also the Student Affairs Counsellor to the medistudents, very much enjoying the work she does. Dance gives Maria joy and contributes to maintaining balance in her life. Last season, Maria had a lot of fun and met many wonderful people who share her love of dance. Maria would like to give many thanks to her partner last year, Mark Lander (93.9 The River). They made it to the semi-finals; a credit to Mark's commitment, hard work, talent and last but not least, his sense of humour. Maria is looking forward to this 2nd season of "Dancing with the Local Stars" and dancing with her new partner, Warden Nelson Santos.

Couple # 5	Sara Prudhomme & Tim Barry	Video	Eliminated In Round 2
	Sara Prudhomme  (Entrepreneur) Sara was born in Italy, coming to Canada at the age of 2 and now resides in Lakeshore. She has two beautiful daughters and one great son-in-law! Sara attended grade schools in Toronto, London, Ontario and Windsor, Forester High School and St. Clair College, taking various courses. She worked in a ladies boutique every day after school, dreaming of one day owning her own boutique. Sara now proudly owns Your Finest Things Lingerie in Tecumseh. She loves helping women look and feel beautiful! "I love selling what I truly believe in; that what you wear and are on the inside reveals the beautiful person you are and look on the outside." She loves to travel, enjoys following fashion trends elsewhere and European culture. Family, friends and keeping fit are important to Sara. She also enjoys home decor and takes great pleasure in decorating her own home. She's been involved with "In Honor of the Ones We Love", a charitable organization supporting Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital.
	Tim Barry Tim is one of the youngest dancers in this year's "Dancing with the Local Stars" and is thrilled to be a part of the competition! A dancer for 14 years, he has danced competitively for 9 years with Essex County Dancers Inc. Tim has studied Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop and Lyrical/Contemporary dance. He teaches at Nancy Pattison's Dance World and for a year assisted fellow competitor Ned Mladenovic at ballroom classes. Tim, three years ago, danced behind Linda Eder for a gala show in Las Vegas. Last summer, he was invited to audition in Phoenix for Clear Talent Group, a prestigious and successful agency in Los Angeles.  He's trained in New York with some of the most successful choreographers and dancers from around the world. This past October, he was accepted into the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Aspirant Summer Program. He also has auditioned for "So You Think You Can Dance" in Toronto, making it into the top 50. Tim is a first year student at the University of Windsor, studying drama and Education in the Community (DRED). He cannot wait to "strut his stuff" for the DWTLS audience to benefit The Better World Today Association!

Couple # 6	Naomi Blake & Edward Mulcaster	Video	Eliminated In Round 3
	Naomi Blake (Sport Model) Naomi was born and raised in Windsor and currently resides in LaSalle. She is truly a multicultural woman! Her grandfather is a Native Indian (Inuit), her father German and her mother Slovak. Naomi is employed with Manor Windsor Realty Ltd. She started with Manor Realty as a receptionist at the age of 17. She then advanced into processing real estate transactions, an advertising executive and personal assistant to now being "her own boss". Having the luxury of a flexible work schedule allows Naomi to enjoy her other passions in life. She enjoys modeling and doing promotional work and has done work for Red Bull, Coors and the Detroit Pistons. Naomi believes her life was "meant for the spotlight"! She enjoys working with the media and on television. In high school, she began a co-op program at Cogeco Cable and after volunteering for 10 years behind the scenes, finally got "her shot" on camera hosting a few episodes of "Plugged In". Naomi also has done some live reporting for Easter Seals, the Windsor Rotary Auction and is looking forward to hosting the YouTube series, "Life of a Bar Owner".
	Edward Mulcaster Edward aka Albert, was born and raised in Leamington and still resides there. He attended Gosfield North elementary school and Essex District High School. Edward went on to attend St. Clair College and the University of Windsor. Edward as a young man worked on dairy farms. He now is employed as a Controls Technician and works at various Leamington greenhouses. In his spare time, he enjoys astronomy, field botany and audio/video editing. Edward contributes to his community by regularly donating blood. Edward came out to enjoy last season's shows and to support fellow dancers. He looks forward to being a part of this year's "Dancing with the Local Stars" and is grateful that he's "sound of mind and limb so I can dance"!

Couple # 7	Chuck Mady & Vanessa McCarthy	Video	Eliminated In Round 2
	Chuck Mady (World Renowned Kick Boxer Champion) Pro Mixed Martial Arts Fighter/ Full contact Karate Champion Chuck, also known as "The Energizer Bunny" was born and raised here in Windsor. A professional fighter, Chuck has had quite the impressive fighting record, with many victories and titles "under his belt". He started fighting at the tender age of 3 years old, competing in tournaments at the age of 4. He also started kickboxing at the age of 7 years old, moving onto MMA at the age of 16. He became Pro at the age of 21 in 2008. Chuck entered the cage as a professional fighter for the first time at the King of the Cage "Moment De Verite" show on June 20th, 2008 in Montreal. A victory in the first round! In Chuck's second professionally sanctioned MMA fight, he traveled to Bahrain to be the first ever to fight in the Middle East at the RA Power event. Chuck trains under his father, Martial Arts and Kickboxing Hall of Fame inductee Albert Mady of Mady's Martial Arts. A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Isshinryu Karate and an MMA Amateur Champion, Chuck looks forward to more achievements and accomplishments as a professional fighter.
	Vanessa McCarthy Vanessa was born and raised in Windsor. She attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel grade school and graduated from Vincent Massey Secondary School. Graduating from high school with a 95% average, she was able to receive multiple scholarships to further her education. Vanessa went on to graduate from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Administration and Economics (with Distinction) in 2007. While at the university, she worked as an Economic Research Assistant and also worked part time for her father's company, Spark Plug Doctor. Vanessa is employed as a staff accountant for BDO Canada LLP (Chatham office). She's presently working towards her Chartered Accountant designation. Vanessa took the 2009 Uniform Final Examination this past December and passed, despite studying at a time of great personal loss, having just lost her mother to cancer. She's studied the piano for 14 years through the Marie Rose Music School and enjoys playing in her spare time. She has a love of airplanes and flying, first having become interested as a member of The Royal Canadian Air Cadets where she was a Corporal. Vanessa did a "google search" for an event such as The Better World Today Association puts on and is looking forward to sharing her enjoyment of dancing.

Couple # 8	Dave LaRue & Tara LeSauvage	Video	Eliminated In Round 1
	Dave LaRue (CAW 3rd Vice-President Local 444) Dave has been married to Lori for 20 years, has one daughter and one granddaughter. He grew up in and lives in Stoney Point but was born in North Bay, Ontario. He attended Comber Public grade school and graduated from Belle River High School. Dave is a lifelong Chrysler/Union man, having started at Chrysler's full time nights during his high school years until his present position at the Windsor Assembly Plant. He's very proud of "climbing up through the ranks" at Chrysler's starting as a Steward, then Shop Chairperson to his current responsibilities as Plant Chairperson and 3rd Vice-President for Local 444. Through his involvement with his local, Dave knows how much it means to our community to help with charitable organizations such as the Better World Today Association. His presence in "Dancing with the Local Stars" would surprise some he feels. Dave is an avid snowmobiler, traveling yearly to Northern Ontario for 2 to 3 weeks to enjoy the sport. He's also developed an interest in UFC fighting and the martial arts.
	Tara LeSauvage Dance Instructor Tara returns for a second season of "Dancing with the Local Stars". She has over twenty years experience in the entertainment industry. Tara was a resort entertainer in Cancun, Mexico, has a background in cabaret show development and also in ballroom dance. Tara is an experienced motivational leader and dance instructor. She's happiest when performing on stage, loves playing the guitar, singing and travelling. She will "drive hours just to see a sunset off the

Couple # 9	Noah Tepperman & Jenny Ingratta	Video	2nd Place
	Noah Tepperman (3rd Generation Local Business owner) Noah is the very proud husband of Julie Zuckerman, still on his "honeymoon", having married just a year and a half ago on August 31, 2008. According to Noah, he's the "most fortunate man in the world". That special evening in August, 2008 was Noah's only prior public dance performance! Noah graduated from Columbia University's Columbia College with a B.A. in English Literature in 1995. After graduation, he worked for the William Morris Talent Agency for 4 years. He then traveled throughout the Middle East before returning home to Windsor in 2000 to join the family business, Tepperman's Home Furnishings. Noah is currently Secretary/Treasurer and a member of Tepperman's four-person Executive Leadership Team. Following the example set by his parents, Rochelle and Bill Tepperman, Noah is extremely committed to the communities of Windsor Essex. Noah currently sits on the steering committee for Pathway2Potential, Windsor-Essex's Strategy on Poverty Reduction as well as serving on the Canadian Board of Kids Kicking Cancer. He also serves on the Board of Directors for several organizations; among them the Windsor Jewish Community Centre, Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation, Windsor/Essex's Better Business Bureau and the Jewish National Fund-Windsor. In the past, Noah has also served on the United Way's Campaign Cabinet.
	Jenny Ingratta A returning Finalist from the first season of "Dancing with the Local Stars", Jenny looks forward to participating in Season 2, excited to meet her new competitors and the new local celebrities! Jenny's been an avid dancer of Salsa for over 10 years, also teaching beginning Salsa and Latin Aerobics here in Windsor for over 2 years. She's also a certified Zumba Aerobic instructor and for eight years has been a certified aqua-fit instructor. Jenny's been a two-time finalist in Sangria's Jack & Jill Salsa dance contest held in Royal Oak, Michigan. Jenny's appeared in the local production of "The Afters-Never Going Back to Okay". Jenny's a member of the Mexican Folkoric Dance Company and Salsa Detroit Social Group. In her spare time, she loves to travel and meet people all over the world. She also enjoys expressing her creative spirit through baking and doing crafts such as crocheting and pottery.

Couple # 10	Deborah Price & Allen Edmonds	Video	Eliminated In Round 2
	Deborah Price (CEO Trendsetters Michigan) Deborah is the CEO of Trendsetters Metals, a recycling company in Macomb, Michigan. Deborah's an animal lover and the proud owner of three wonderful dogs: two Yorkies and a Shitzu. She loves to travel. Deborah also enjoys staying healthy and fit, and has always wanted to learn to dance well, but just never took the time. Deborah is especially fond of her "amazing" niece who she loves being an aunt to and treasures the times they spend together.
	Allen Edmonds Allen is very happy to return again this year for the second season of "Dancing with the Local Stars", having had, last season, an experience he won't ever forget. He made new friends and was "just amazed" at the dedication, hard work and love he witnessed from everyone involved with the Better World Today Association. Allen got his start in dancing during the era of "Saturday Night Fever", becoming an accomplished disco dancer. Through the years, he also has extended his dancing knowledge and experience into Ballroom dancing. Allen currently is an independent ballroom dance instructor, working out of his Sterling Heights, Michigan home studio, specializing in American Rhythm, Smooth and also in wedding choreography.

Couple # 11	Jackie Regan & Ned (Nenad) Mladenovic	Video	1st Place
	Jackie Regan (President Dale Carnegie Association) Jackie Regan President Dale Carnegie Association Jackie is married and has four adult children. She currently lives in Lakeshore. Her husband and herself are both entrepreneurs and not quite "empty nesters"! Jackie says she must "stop feeding the children cheese!" Jackie has a diverse educational background: on the alumni of the University of Waterloo (B. Sc. Kinesiology, 1973-78), the University of British Columbia (M. Ed. International Degree-Adult Learning and Global Change, 2006-08) and Athabasca University. She was a part of the Fitness Ontario Leadership Program from 1980-1992 and is still very much interested in health and fitness. Jackie has been a Dale Carnegie Training representative for more than 20 years, responsible for marketing and delivery in the Windsor-London corridor. She is a past president of the Women's Economic Forum. She's also been involved with the Big Brothers-Big Sisters Battle of the Hors d'oeuvres. Jackie volunteers her time also to the Membership Services Committee-Windsor Chamber, as head of Network Navigators.
	Ned (Nenad) Mladenovic Ned is married to Gordana and has two children. Returning for the second season of DWTLS, Ned, last year won 2nd Place along with his partner, Claudia Renkwitz, receiving the best overall scores. Ned escaped wartime in Bosnia to settle in Windsor and has competed professionally and trained as an instructor at the Troy Dance Studio in Detroit, Michigan. Ballroom dancing has been a passion of Ned's for the past 17 years. He's been privileged to teach more than 1000 students and share his enjoyment of dance with them. Ned's proud to have won First Place in the Pro/Am category for Waltz and Tango as an amateur in March, 1996, First Place in the Pro/Am category in both Smooth and Latin dances as an amateur in March,1997 and multiple awards in the Pro/Am category with students as a Pro in March, 1999, all at the Windsor International Ballroom Competition. Ned is a Fire Prevention Engineer, employed as a Supervisor at Simplex Grinnell Fire Protection Company. He was a former firefighter in the Sarajevo Fire Brigade. He also enjoys Tae Kwon Do, has a 2nd Degree Black Belt and is currently an instructor at Chung Oh's TaeKwon Moo Do School in Tecumseh. The school teaches children who are affected by cancer. Ned feels honored to have been named a Bone Marrow Ambassador by Better World Today Asociation.

Couple # 12	Mike Gamberta & Sonia Arakelian	Video	Eliminated In Round 1
	Mike Gamberta (Entrepreneur) Michael is a 24 year old single man. He is the owner of Constenrate Contracting and Gamberta Enterprises. In 2002 and 2003, Michael won the provincial boxing championship. In his "very little" spare time, he enjoys weight lifting, jogging., fishing and boxing.  Michael "gives back" to his community during the tax season by volunteering to do people's taxes for free. He also enjoys volunteering at various sports camps.
	Sonia Arakelian Sonia was born and raised in Lebanon and is the proud mother of four beautiful sons. The winner of the first BWTA "Dancing with the Local Stars" along with her partner last year, Dave Cassidy, Sonia returns for a second season. Sonia was ecstatic, along with Dave, to be the first couple to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy. Her love and passion for dance is what keeps her smiling. Sonia started dancing at the Caboto Club and has been dancing for the past 15 years. Sonia's favorite dance is the Cha Cha, but she also enjoys all of the Latin dances. Sonia has seen how dance can make people feel good about themselves and make a big difference in their lives. She is currently teaching Salsa and the Cha Cha. She ialso has a great passion for continuing to learn and speak various languages. Sonia had a wonderful time with her partner in last year's competition and is looking forward to dancing with her new partner this season.

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Emcee's...
 

Dancing with the Local Stars Emcee's...
	Glen Bacarro ~ Host Glen Bacarro has been entertaining people since childhood, when he won the lip sync contest in grade six. He has been in and out of rock and roll bands playing guitar and singing since the age of twelve. He was the in house DJ at Bentley's road house for five years and has been focusing his trade on weddings since 1998. His recent employment as a camp director and as an activity director for a retirement home, have provided the opportunity for him to develop his skills entertaining people of all ages. He is an avid Swing Dancer and has been teaching the dance since 1999.He has used his dancing skills to choreograph and participate in numerous theatre productions around town and has assisted many local charities raise funds for various causes. He has a Competent Communicator certification from Toastmasters and is a graduate of the Marbecca Method, a workshop that focuses on performing skills specifically for Disc Jockeys.
	Kerri Brown ~ Co-Host Kerri Brown (Kay*Bee) is an up and coming singer/songwriter. She has been performing a variety of genres for years, and is currently recording her debut R&B/Pop album. She is known in the area for her high-energy performances that feature a classy & sexy style, addictive vibes, intertwined with her originality. You will find this young woman performing on-stage anywhere she can, sometimes with her acoustic trio, full band, weddings, clubs, performing dinner theatre, private parties, charity events and various events in and around the area. She is also known for being a highly-recommended vocal coach to many young aspiring singers, in Amhurstburg.
	Tina Wells ~ Audience Correspondent Tina Wells Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Tina grew up acting, singing and dancing her way through childhood. She enjoyed her Summer vacation's in Leamington, visiting her Oma and Opa's farm on Seacliff Drive. After landing a scholarship to attend Florida State University's BFA Program, Tina went to become an actress, music director, radio personality and television host in Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana. In 1995, Tina decided to move to Leamington and raise a family. By 2002 she was back on the air as "Chazrin Blake" hosting the mid-day show for CHYR, acting on screen and voicing commercials. Currently she is hosting Storyteller and Weekend News on CFTV. When not on the air, Tina can be found running The Harrow Youth Centre, spending time with her two children or traveling.
	Mark Lander  ~ Announcer  (93.9 The River Jock) With a life long passion for music and the joy it can bring to so many people, it’s no surprise that Mark's love for radio has flourished for almost 30 years. Mark's been on a quest to bring music to the masses ever since his first on-air encounter at his hometown radio station in Sarnia, Ontario as a teenager in 1979. Shortly thereafter in 1985, Mark moved to Florida. While there, his musical direction became as diverse as the many stations he was a part of. From Jazz to Country and everything in between, music took him to some unbelievable radio stations in Destin, Melbourne and Orlando. In 2000 Mark moved back to the Motor City, and couldn't be happier. Detroit is a city that radiates a good vibe, the same vibe Mark strives to perpetuate everyday at 93.9 The River.

Dance Instructors / Choreographers...

	Suzy Brecht ~ Dance Instructor Suzy Brecht has been teaching Ballroom and Latin dance since 1988 and is certified in both American and International styles. For six years, she managed Michigan's largest ballroom dance studio. She also holds the title of Director of Ballroom Dance in Ontario, Canada. Always animated, Suzy has taught in Wayne State University’s Theatre Department and often serves as a Master of Ceremonies or Disc Jockey for ballroom functions. In addition, she has also been the recipient of numerous coveted “Top Teacher” awards at ballroom competitions throughout the United States and Canada. Currently, Suzy works as an independent teacher and coach at many local studios. Aside from dancing, she also specializes in youth rhythm and dance development as well as toddler creative movement.
	Elena Semenov ~ Dance Instructor Elena is married to Eugene. She and Eugene were both trained as professional dancers in Russia's world famous Ballroom and Latin Dance School since the age of 14. Although each went on to attain professional degrees, (Elena holding a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters Degree in Art and Education), it is their love of dance that has been and is their passion in life. Winner of numerous awards in professional international Ballroom and Latin dance competitions, Elena has been teaching both Ballroom and Latin dance courses at St. Clair College, the University of Windsor and MacKenzie Hall for the past 10 years. She also has her own studio where she teaches master classes and workshops at an advanced level as well as choreographs and coaches students for competitions. Elena is an accomplished instructor with 16 years teaching experience in Europe, Asia and North America. She has for years, partnered with her husband Eugene, performed, taught, choreographed, organized, promoted and hosted numerous parties, theater productions and dance functions. They have been frequently featured in local and national radio, newspapers and television including a special documentary about themselves, "From Far and Wide", made especially for Canada Day.
	Sue and Glen Bacarro ~ Dance Choreographers THE ENTERTAINMENT FACTOR 1840 Westcott Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 4K2 519-974-0990 Sue Bacarro loves to be involved in her community and has a real talent as an organizer of special events. She's belonged for the past seven years to Heart of Essex Chorus as a singer and choreographer, also being a part of their planning committee for fund raising and special events. Sue has organized, promoted and carried out five New Year's Eve parties and also numerous Swing dance and Ballroom dance functions. She's been a Swing Dance instructor at MacKenzie Hall for the past nine years. She's been featured in the Windsor Star, Biz-X magazine, the "A" Channel morning show, CBC Radio and AM800 CKLW. Sue is currently working on her degree in Drama and Education and Community at the University of Windsor. Sue and Glen Bacarro have been entertaining audiences for the past 10 years. They enjoy the wonderful times and creating great memories dancing together as performers at weddings and charity events, hosting their own New Years Eve functions and also dancing at Swing Dance and Ballroom dance events. Sue and Glen, as "The Entertainment Factor" would love the opportunity to bring their special brand of entertainment to the guests of your wedding on the biggest night of your life.

Judges...

Dancing with the Local Stars Officiating Judicator...

Catherine Cristofaro Catherine Cristofaro (formerly “Dufour”) has been dancing locally for sixteen years. She is experienced in performing, choreographing and teaching various styles of dance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical and Modern dance. Catherine performed in "The Nutcracker" with the Pennsylvania Ballet and also danced for the Beach Boys tour when it stopped at its' Windsor destination. She won "Dance Teacher Performer of the Year" for 5678 Showtime Conventions in 2003. Ballet being the focus of her training and studies, Catherine moved to Winnipeg at the age of 18 to train with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet of Canada. During her training in the Professional Development Division and the Teachers in Training program, she was invited to the RWB's recreational program where she assisted some of their most esteemed teachers. Catherine has attended many conventions and workshops throughout North America. She's coached local competitive dance teams for 8 years, leading them o eight National Championships. Catherine was also the assistant artistic director for a local performing arts company for four years.

Dancing with the Local Stars Judges...
	Cindy Pattison-Rivard For the past 31 years, Cindy has taught dancing in Windsor and Essex County. She is Vice-President of Nancy Pattison's Dance World Inc. Cindy holds an Honours Degree from the University of Windsor in the Faculty of Human Kinetics. As a member of the Cecchetti Council of America since 1983, she holds her Teachers Intermediate Certificate. Cindy also was a figure skater for 20 years and taught private lessons for a short time. Eight years ago, Cindy co-founded the Encore Performing Arts Company and is Artistic Director, teacher and choreographer of the Essex County Dancers Inc. Competition Team. Cindy's teaching experience has served well both her students and herself. Many students have pursued professional careers in fields such as medicine, law, education, designing, business and dance. Some students have opened their own dance schools and many others are dancing professionally throughout Canada and the United States. Cindy is committed to excellence in dance and is compelled to "give back" what so many others have given to her. She has been invited to adjudicate at many competition conventions in Canada and the United States. She's honored to once again be a part of "Dancing with the Local Stars" for its' second season. "We are all here for one common goal. The Better World Today Association has helped so many individuals so let's do our part to support this wonderful organization"!
	Sir Victor Green Sir Victor was born in London, England in 1954. He's married to Carol. Sir Victor joined the HM Armed Forces, Royal Navy in 1969 and served until 1975. Victor has been a Financial Advisor since 1978 and was the area manager for Laurentian Financial Advisors in the United Kingdom. He immigrated to Canada from the United Kingdom in 1994 where he became the Regional Director for Imperial Life Financial in Windsor. From 1997 to present, he has been the Regional Director at GTS Financial Advisors. Sir Victor highly believes in community involvement, having volunteered his time in both the United Kingdom and Canada. He is the Grand Chancellor and the Director of the Canadian Priory of the Order of St. George. He is also a founding member of the Nato Veterans Association. Having spent 6 years as an instructor with the Royal Naval School of Dance at the world famous Top Rank Suite in Plymouth, England, Sir Victor is well qualified to be a part of the panel of judges for this year's "Dancing with the Local Stars" and is happy to be a part of its' second season.
	Mike Foster Mike is married to Sandra-Boyer Foster. Mike is retired from Chrysler's after 30 years of service. Retirement from Chrysler's certainly has not meant the couch or a reclining chair for Mike! He owns and operates his own small business, Picture Perfect Decals. Also, as an employee for the City of Windsor Parks and Recreation Department, Mike teaches beginner Swing and Salsa classes at the Optimist Community Center. As an internationally certified aqua fitness instructor, Mike works at Lifestyle Family Fitness. He also, as a certified Zumba instructor, teaches classes to beginners, seniors and people with physical limitations. Mike learned the value of volunteering through the Community Services Committee of CAW Local 444. He has sat on boards, chaired committee or has been a general volunteer for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, The Homeless Coalition of Windsor and Essex County, Harmony in Action, the Council on Aging and The Special Olympics.

Special Guest Entertainment...

	Glen MacNeil & Brian VanderPryt  perform at Series # 1 on Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 Glen MacNeil is a singer/songwriter from Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada. Glen grew up on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada where music is part of the cultural landscape. Glen's family home in Glencoe Station was a musical one and host to many kitchen parties. Those homestead hoedowns proved to be a strong influence for Glen. He would sit and watch his father play the guitar for hours while relatives sang their favourite old songs. At the age of fifteen, Glen joined his first band. This is where he tried his hand at writing and performed the first song he ever wrote in front of an appreciative hometown crowd. After moving to Ontario and landing a job, Glen started going to "open mic" nights to perform some original material and the songs were very well received. Glen has collaborated on many songs with good friend Russell Deveaux. Russell and Glen received three "Honourable Mentions" for their song "Across My Heart". Glen has had the honour of sharing the stage with such performers as "The Godfather of Celtic music", John Allan Cameron as well as James Keelaghan. Brian VanderPryt Brian VanderPryt has been performing, recording and producing music for over 15 years. Not only was he a member of Celtic Cross, one of Windsor's most sought after Celtic outfits, he is also an exhaustive solo performer. Up until recently, he hosted one of Windsor's longest running Open Mic's at Patrick O'Ryan's, being a mentor to many a shy performer and grooming them into full time musicians. His integrity and willingness to help other bands out has always been an admired quality by his musical peers. A skilled guitarist and a consummate front man, Brian is one of the town's most entertaining and captive crowd pleaser.
	Kim Klyn  performs at Series # 2 on Tuesday, March 23, 2010
	Shade Stone  performs at the Semi-Finals on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 After 10 years of performing in his home town of Windsor Ontario, Shade Stone has managed to take his name and his music across the nation to officially earn him the title 'Canadian Recording Artist'. Shade's ability to write hits was affirmed in early 2008 when a song he wrote called 'The Promise' (performed by his co-created duo 'the Raynes') broke Top 50 in Canada in two formats. The song also earned his group The Chum Emerging Artist Initiative which put them in the ranks of other popular Canadian artists such as 'State Of Shock' and 'Suzie McNeil'. This allowed Shade the opportunity to share the stage and open for Juno Nominees and Canadian Music Award winners Neverending White Lights and Divine Brown. All of these experiences were collected under the umbrella of independence, and by early 2009 Shade had finished writing and began recording his soon to be released Solo effort entitled 'Blissfully Unattended'. The first single that Shade wrote for the EP called 'All Of Me' caught the attention of Juno Nominee and Producer Daniel Victor who has worked with high profile Canadian Artists such as Dallas Green (City&Colour), Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace) & Scott Anderson (Finger 11). Shade's strength as a songwriter continues to shine in 'All Of Me' which is currently receiving nation wide attention at Canadian Radio and has secured Shade's musical vision of providing something new to popular music.
	Zumba with Joel Joel Ang ~ Zumba Instructor Performs - Tuesday, April 27, 2010 He travels around Windsor and Essex County with a mega boom box that is twice his size. Windsor's own can shake his booty better than any Dancing with the Stars contestant, hands down. Flocks of females, and I've even witnessed a male or two, from ages 8 to over 68 are following in his Latin, hip-hop and disco footsteps to a happier and healthier lifestyle. Joel Ang brings his talent, passion and love of dance to his traveling 'Zumba' classes that are popping up in community centres everywhere. In less than a year, Zumba Fitness with Joel has become an instant success throughout Windsor-Essex. Zumba, Ang explains, is a fusion of Latin and international dance routines such as the Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata and many more that create a fun and easy aerobic fitness routine. It also uses the principles of interval and resistance training, which help to tone and sculpt. Check out www.zumbawindsor.com
	Traci Kennedy  performs at the Finals & Gala Dinner on Friday, June 11, 2010 With extraordinary band members backing her vocals in Canada, and a terrific team of musicians supporting her in the U.S., St. Thomas, Ontario's Traci Kennedy is ready to take on the world. Already, Traci's performance highlights rank amongst the best in Canadian Country Music. Over the course of her career she has had the pleasure of opening up for many of country music's best including Lonestar, Little Big Town, Trace Adkins, The Road Hammers, Gretchen Wilson, Aaron Pritchett, Johnny Reid and Charlie Major, to name a few. Traci Kennedy's accomplishments and accolades are endless, and they continue to multiply.  In 2009, Traci had the experience of a lifetime....a three week tour in South Africa where she was one of four performers from across the globe performing in two five-star hotels.  In 2007, Traci won Best Country Female Artist and Best Country Album accolades in the Independent Artist category with Toronto Exclusive Magazine. In 2006, Traci brought the house down at the famous Gilley in Dallas, Texas....she finished as a finalist in the All American Superstar competition where she performed as the only Canadian artist....she appeared at both the Mid-American Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, and the Nashville Trucking Show....PLUS she released her debut CD "How Many Hearts" to the delight of her fans!  A peak into the past reminds us of Traci's early success, as the 1999 Canadian Open Country Singing Contest champion, and 2003 Ontario champ. Traci is honoured to be invited to perform during the DWTLS's Gala and is looking forward to kickin' it up on the stage with some toe-tappin' country music! For more information about Traci, please log on to her website at www.tracikennedy.com
	Supernatural & AfterGlo Party  perform at the Finals & Gala Dinner on Friday, June 11, 2010

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