July 22, 2008 Daytona Beach, FL Seven local celebrities three men and four women attempt to outshine one another on stage Saturday, August 9 at the News-Journal Center.Be a part of the dance craze that has swept the nation as Seaside Music Theater presents Daytonas Gotta Dance, a starlit night of ballroom dancing to benefit the theater. You be the judge of seven local celebs who will be paired with professional dancers and attempt to out-Fox Trot the competition.
The dancers will strut their stuff before a live audience with their professional partners provided by Quanitas Ballroom, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Floor Play Dance, as well as freelance dance professionals. The cast boasts a Mayor, a Magazine Publisher, an Orthopaedic Surgeon, a Realtor, and several other Professionals in the Volusia County area.
There are three options for tickets. The first one is $100 per person and includes a dinner buffet and cash bar in the lobby beginning at 6 p.m., prime theater seating for the show, four ballot votes and a glimpse of the dancers before curtain. The second option is $50 and includes theater seating for the show at 8 p.m. and a FREE ticket to Walk-In, Dance-Out w/Quanita Aug. 23rd. The third option is $25 per person and includes the show only beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased (by cash or check only) at the News-Journal Center box office, 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Box office hours are Monday Friday 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
The judges - Betty Jane France from the Daytona International Speedway, Jeffrey Swendsen from La Crepe en Haut, Bonnie Meyers who is a recognized adjudicator for professional/amateur and medal certifications, and Alberto and Selena Hoyos with Rhythmic Harmony International and US representatives to the World Argentine Tango will be on hand as expert commentators to dissect the performances and artistic content.
Viewers will be asked to vote on the overall performance: dancing, choreography, costume and choice of music. Votes will be sold at $5 per or five for $20. You may purchase votes from your favorite dancer prior to the show, as well as the night of the event.
Emcee: Dave Laing from WNDB Radio
Event Sponsors: Carl W. Lentz III, MD of Lentz Plastic Surgery and Paper Dance
Special Thanks To: Aunt Catfishs on the River, DME Productions, The Flower Cottage
Dancers and Their Sponsors Below:
Kathy Cate sponsored by RE/MAX All Pro Realty, Inc: An area resident for 20 years, Kathy is a certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and multi-million dollar producer at RE/MAX All Pro Realty in Port Orange. Shes a member of the RE/MAX 100% Club, RE/MAX Executives Club, RE/MAX Presidents Club, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Florida and National Association of Realtors, Volusia County and Florida State Medical Alliance, and Childrens Advocacy. She is married to Lee, has three children, Trey, Alex and Amberlee and the joy of her life, grandson Lincoln.
Bob Coleman sponsored by Florida Power & Light: Bob is the Regional Director of Florida Power & Light and has more than 37 years experience in the electric utility business. He has two sons, Matt and Micah, with his wife Bobbi of 37 years. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and is a Registered Engineer and a Certified Application Expert by the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE). Along with being the company spokesman for the North and West divisions for FPL, he also is involved with several community projects such as, the Workforce Development Board (Chairman), Bike Week Task Force (Co-Chair), Daytona International Festival (Executive Committee) and Volusia/Flagler Boys & Girls Club (Board of Directors). In his spare time, Bob enjoys spoiling his two granddaughters and riding motorcycles.
Dr. Fred Costello sponsored by Drs. Kraski & Costello, P.A: Fred is the Mayor of Ormond Beach, as well as a dentist focusing on cosmetic dentistry in the practice of Drs. Kraski & Costello. He received his BS from Graceland College, IA and his DDS from the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. Fred has been married to Linda for 35 years and they have three children, Angela, Lucas and Eric, as well as four grandchildren, Austin, Miranda, Skylar and Joseph. When asked if he prefers to be greeted as Dr. Costello, Mr. Mayor, or Mr. President, (of Tiger Bay Club of Volusia), his response is, Although Papa is my favorite since my granddaughter gave me that title, I consider friend the highest earned honor, and my friends call me Fred.
Christy Dubbeld sponsored by Central Florida Pain & Spine Institute P.A: Originally from Chicago, Christy is the Editor and Publisher of My Bliss Magazine, a monthly publication she started June, 2006. Christy's passion came from her father who worked for the Chicago Tribune for 45 years. She worked in marketing in several areas for the last 25 years, including Cape Cod, Santa Barbara, CA and Hilton Head, SC. She is married to Robert Mellette and has a son, Victor Dubbeld. Among being the Editor for My Bliss Magazine, Christy has coordinated over 60 special events in the community in the past 2 years bringing together over 9,200 people to local events. The goal of My Bliss Magazine is to encourage local residents to shop and support locally owned businesses to strengthen our area's economy.
Melinda Dawson Grosklos sponsored by Tel-Tron Technologies: Melinda is a Florida native and grew up in the Daytona Beach area. She began working with Tel-Tron Technologies Corporation, a local manufacturer and nationwide distributor of emergency call systems for senior congregate care, 12 years ago after graduating from Furman University, and is currently a Vice President. She serves on several non-profit boards, including the American Cancer Society Volusia/Flagler Area, Museum of Arts and Sciences and Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre. Melinda is also a past president of the Junior League of Daytona Beach. She has been joyfully married to her husband, Mark, for two years.
Sherri Meyers sponsored by OBGYN Health Center: Sherri Meyers is owner of The Pastry Studio, which she established in 1999. Sherri is a graduate of the Institute of the South Hospitality & Culinary Arts and also holds a degree from Louisiana State University. After graduating from culinary school, Sherri has continued studying the pastry arts by attending classes at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, the International Sugar Art Collection in Atlanta, and The French Pastry School in Chicago. She has collaborated with a host of professional pastry chefs on numerous projects. Sherri has been featured on the Home & Garden and Food Networks. As a Chef Instructor, Sherri has taught baking and pastry in the Culinary Departments of the Florida Community College of Jacksonville and Daytona Beach Community College. Sherri has been published in numerous periodicals. Her passion for Food and Art are apparent in every project she does.
Dr. Richard Rhodes sponsored by Halifax Health-Atlantic Orthopaedics: Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dr Rhodes is a Published and Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. His childhood was spent in Teaneck, NJ. He is a graduate of Baylor University. His medical training has taken him to many parts of the globe including: Newark, NJ, New York City, London, Switzerland, Mexico, and the Washington DC area. He completed his Orthopaedic training at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga campus in June of 1984, and then began full time practice here in Daytona Beach. He has volunteered his time to the community by serving on many boards and committees. He has been both Chief of Surgery and Orthopaedics for Halifax Health, where he currently is serving as the Chief of the Investigational Review Board Advisory Committee. He has served as President of both the Volusia and Flagler Jewish Federation and Temple Israel. He has co-written a chapter in Medicines Orthopaedic Surgery Journal on Spinal Infections. You may now watch Dr Rhodes on OR LIVE! performing surgery on the internet at HalifaxHealth.org. Dr Rhodes wishes to thank Quanita, his partner in dance, for showing him the right moves, and of course, his three children and his wonderful wife Lisa for being his partner in his dance of life!
