56 alumni cast members are returning as participants in the 10th annual Dancing with the Local Stars reunion event.
The community stars will join with nine dance teams to put in six performances in February 2018.
Proceeds will go towards local food pantries and food programs in lower Oceana, upper Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
Here is the cast organized by reunion team:
- Pro Dancer Dr. David Armbrecht, Armbrecht & Wierenga Orthodontics Orthodontist, 4-year participant
- Kris Collee, AgeWell Services of West Michigan Executive Director, 2011
- Christina Fecher, Meijer Spokeswoman & External Communications Manager, 2016 Susan Halter, A-Team Construction Co. Co-Owner, 2017
- Irish Barandino-Simms, Parmenter O’Toole Elder Law Paralegal, 2015
- Dr. Karissa Tryska, Mercy Health Ob/Gyn, 2017
- Pro Dancer Francine Calandro, AgeWell Services at Tanglewood Park Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer, 10-year participant
- Ken Byard, North Muskegon Middle School/High School Principal, 2011
- Lana Carson, Pound Buddies Animal Shelter Director & Muskegon Community College Adjunct Professor, 2012
- Sonya Hernandez, Grand Rapids Community College Adjunct Professor & YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Director of Y Achievers & Youth in Government, 2016
- Chris Kuhn, Seal-Tec, Inc. President & Owner, 2017
- Tim Lopez, Meritage Hospitality Group Marketing & Events Manager for the WheelHouse, 2017
- Sue Sanborn-Poulin, Sanborn Jewelers Owner, 2014
- Pro Dancer Sean France, Studio France School of Dance Owner, 4-year participant
- Karen Buie, 2009
- Chris Burnaw, United Way of the Lakeshore Marketing/Communications Consultant, 2016
- Jennie Naffie, Publisher, 2017 Hon. Annette Smedley, M
- Pro Dancer Lisa Jirikovic, Heartland Health Care Center—Knollview Physical Therapist, 10-year participant
- Steve Dangel, Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Senior Vice President of Investments, 2016
- Brad Hilleary, Webb Chemical Service Corp & Trace Analytical Laboratories Owner, 2014
- Dave Jirikovic, Retired Consumer’s Energy Technical Quality Audit Lead, 2009
- Gary Nelund, Norton Shores Mayor & State Farm Insurance Agent, 2011
- Dr. Dale Nesbary, Muskegon Community College President, 2010
- Bruce Walters, Former Glamazon Accountant/Treasurer, 2012
- Pro Dancer Patrick Johnson, PT Arts, LLC Consulting Co-Owner & West Michigan Flight Academy President & CEO & Grand Rapids Community College Dance Faculty Instructor, 10-year participant
- Dianne Hoofman, Muskegon Co. Airport Marketing Director, 2013
- Hon. Maria Ladas Hoopes, Muskegon Co. 60th District Court Judge, 2010
- Becky Kuznar, Select Specialty Hospital Occupational Therapist, 2017
- Sheryl Kuznar, RDR Properties, Inc. Account Manager, 2012
- Dr. Monica Lakatos, Northshore Dental Associates Dentist, 2012
- Chris McGuigan, Community Foundation of Muskegon Co. President & CEO, 2009 Heather Sandberg, U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga’s Deputy Chief of Staff, 2014
- Sherri Schuitema-VanderWier, Schuitema Moving Co. Owner, 2015
- Pro Dancer Dave Kennedy, Noble Company Director of Contract Services, 10-year participant & Pro Dancer
- Michael Paige, Dancer, 2-year participant Lynette Bloomberg, Noble Company COO, 2017
- Heather Brolik, Community Shores Bank President & CEO, 2009
- Jennifer Cross, Muskegon Community College Community Outreach & Norton Shores Planning Commission, 2012
- Julie Hazekamp, Hazekamp’s Premier Foods CEO, 2016
- Pro Dancer Hon. Brenda E. Sprader, Professional Dancer & Instructor, 10-year participant
- Lloyd Behnke, Betten Chevrolet GMC Cadillac New Car Salesman, 2013
- Frank Peterson, Muskegon City Manager, 2016
- Eric Ringelberg, Next-IT CEO, 2014 Matt Roberts, Muskegon Co. Chief Trial Attorney, 2010
- Marty Sytsema, i’Move Clinic Owner, 2015 Chuck Young, Dept. of Corrections Teacher, 2011
- Pro Dancer Mary Switzer, THE GYM Owner & Trainer, 9-year participant & Pro Dancer
- Carly Switzer, Grand Valley State University Student, 6- year participant
- Becky Biesiada, Muskegon Country Club Personal Trainer, 2014
- Heidi Sunderhaft Christiansen, Live Love Laugh, LLC Consultant, 2013
- Jon Felske, Former Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent, 2016
- Bob Gagnon, Norton Shores Fire Chief, 2017
- Dr. Nina Johnson, Johnson Family Cancer Center Medical Director, 2009
- Cindy Larsen, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce President, 2010
- Michael Poulin, Muskegon County Sherriff, 2013
- Matt Schmitt, Muskegon Risers Soccer Club President of Operations, 2015
- Jim VanderWier, Redi Rental Owner, 2016
- Pro Dancer Dr. Mary Ball, Mercy Health Physicial Partners –Geriatric Medical Associates, 8-year participant & Pro Dancer
- Andrea VanBeek, Porter Hills Home Care RN Case Manager, 3-year participant
- Jim Hanley, EeComm, Inc. – Employee Communications Services President, 2013
- D.J. Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor, 2013
- Matt Kaley, Love Inc. Muskegon Executive Director, 2017
- Don Kalisz, Revel Partner, 2011 Dr. Reggie Kapteyn, Orthopedic Associates of Muskegon Psychiatrist & Interventional Pain Physician, 2014
- Tracy Lorenz, Carbon Footprint Home Improvement, LLC President, 2012
- Kelle Lynn, United Airlines International Flight Attendant & Justice Thru Storytelling, Inc. President, 2013
- Lea Shampo, Michillinda Lodge General Manager, 2014
The performances will be on Feb. 16-17 and Feb. 22-24 at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in downtown Muskegon.
Evening performance tickets cost $40 and matinee tickets cost $30. Tickets go on sale on Jan. 2, 2018, and you will be able to purchase them here.
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