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Published February 03, 2012, 12:00 AM

Minnesota Ballet to present sixth annual Celebrity Dance Challenge

Twelve Northland celebrities will pair with Minnesota Ballet professional dancers to compete in the spirited Celebrity Dance Challenge 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Marshall School’s Fregeau Auditorium, 1215 Rice Lake Road.

By: Budgeteer News Staff, Duluth Budgeteer News

Twelve Northland celebrities will pair with Minnesota Ballet professional dancers to compete in the spirited Celebrity Dance Challenge 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Marshall School’s Fregeau Auditorium, 1215 Rice Lake Road.

Preparing for their new roles as dancers, in styles from the sultry tango to the roaring Charleston to the dramatic paso doble are:

  • Ken Browall, publisher, Duluth News Tribune

  • Alex Giuliani, owner, Clyde Iron Works Restaurant

  • Ryan Goei, associate professor, UMD Communications Department

  • Steve Greenfield, owner, Greenfield Communications

  • Lindsay Kolu, general manager, Black Water Lounge

  • Linda Kratt, director of events, Duluth Chamber of Commerce

  • Michelle Lee, news anchor, Northland’s NewsCenter

  • Paige Lunsford, general manager, Pizza Lucé

  • Marcus McConico, American Tenors and UMD

  • Anna McGee, personal trainer and fitness instructor

  • Susan Stelman, financial advisor, Waddell & Reed

  • Solomon Witherspoon, Minneapolis vocalist

    Dan Hanger, Fox News 21 evening lead anchor, will emcee the event. Dance judges Lila White, Rebecca Katz-Harwood, and Jeff Anderson will evaluate each couple, but audience ballots will decide the winning couple. While the votes are counted, the Minnesota Ballet will present a mini performance of popular pieces.

    Tickets for the event, $25/$30 for adults, $15/$20 for students/children, may be purchased from the ballet, (218)529-3742 or www.minnesotaballet.org; Jitters Coffee & Tea House; A Touch of Plasch; Younkers Hair Salon at Miller Hill Mall; or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Ballet.

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