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Utah BALLROOM DANCE CO. & Dancing with Your Stars/Methow Valley

Join Methow Arts for a spectacular evening showcasing 22 different styles of Ballroom Dance. Ballroom dance is taking our nation by storm and re-igniting a passion for this electrifying style of dance. Thrilling audiences worldwide through this unique form of dance is the Utah Ballroom Dance Company. This company which features some of nation's top ballroom dance athletes who have performed nationally and internationally receiving numerous accolades and awards such as the coveted U.S. National Formation Championships.

The evening starts with a Dancing with your Stars locals competition. What do you get when you take six local stars, pair them with six professional ballroom dancers, and give them one week to practice? A Dancing with your Stars Methow Valley style. Don't miss the opportunity to watch these couples compete for 1st place, receive commentary from local judges and dance their hearts out in full costume!

Our local stars (photos and bios coming soon!): Molly Patterson, Jason Paulsen, Missi Smith, Jacob Young, Deirdre Luvon and reigning champion Tori Karpenko! And our local judges: Dana Stromberger, Danbert Nobacon and Jamie Petitto. The winner is selected by a combination of judge and audience votes. Play your part and come out to support your favorite.

The second half of the evening showcases an array of professional dance combos including both latin and traditional styles of ballroom dance. Audiences are treated to breath-taking lifts, hundreds of beautiful costumes, captivating theatrical story lines and a variety of classical and exotic ballroom dances that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

DATE: SAT, JAN 25, 7pm LOCATION: The Winthrop Barn. TICKETS: Reserved Seat/$28; Adult Gen admin/advance/$18, Adult Gen Admin/door $21; Students 6-18yrs/$8 General Seating. Riverside Printing in Winthrop, Methow Arts and online at brownpapertickets.com. CONTACT: Methow Arts (.org), 509.997.4004, info@methowartsalliance.org