So this all started a few months ago. I was asked to participate in this charity event for the South Oakland Shelter, by a co-worker of mine from Metro Traffic. Typically, I am all for helping out the community in any way I can, but this time I was slightly reluctant. I wasn’t asked to emcee, or auction anything off, or be a judge for anything — I was asked to DANCE! Not any kind of dance of course, ballroom, dancing with the stars style!
Now I do have some dancing background. I grew up in dance studios & was the captain of my high school dance team…but ballroom? Never! So this was a challenge for me. I graciously accepted, crossing my fingers in hopes that I won’t make a fool of myself.
November 7th at The Reserve in Birmingham
So then the lessons began. I am currently taking ballroom dance classes at Elegance in Motion Dance Studio in Auburn Hills, a mile north of Great Lakes Crossing mall. Everyone at the studio is so nice and willing to help. By professional partner Tim, has a great routine I am learning… THE SALSA! It has been tough, but each lesson I get the hang of things a little better. And the celebrities on the real Dancing With the Stars aren’t kidding about the work out you get! It’s brutal, but a good brutal. I have only a few more lessons to go — my fingers are still crossed, the dance is SO FAST!
I also have to give a shout out to another great company… Barres & Blades in Lake Orion! I wouldn’t have been able to do this without their generosity. The store is run by a mother & daughter team: Sharon & Jessica Carnaghi. They two of the nicest people I’ve met, with a true passion for dance. So much passion, that they *donated* a pair of ballroom dance shoes to me ((complete with rhinestone’s of course))! For any dance fanatics out there, this is the place to get everything you need!
Address: 694 S. Lapeer Rd. Lake Orion MI, 48362
Phone: 1-248-693-8640
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A Dazzling Evening Filled With Dancing, Music, Auctions, Food and Drinks!
Metro-Detroit media personalities, politicians, musicians and pro athletes will pair up with professional dancers from area dance studios for a Spectacular Celebrity Dance Competition!
Chuck Gaidica will be the Master of Ceremonies!
Celebrities Performing:
Shellay Cremen from the Biggest Loser
Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff
Lauren Podell, WDIV – TV
Ken Brown, WJR Radio
and more…..
