St. Louis Magazine is proud to serve as a sponsor of Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, a benefit for Independence Center. This star-studded soiree takes place Saturday, February 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The evening features a heated dance competition, delicious cuisine, and toe-tapping surprises. Last fall, the Independence Center held an online dance contest where contestants could upload their video for a chance to be voted the "eight couple" to compete in the contest. The votes are in and the eighth couple has been announced...Frank and Betty Tejada have won the online contest, earning them professional dance lessons courtesy of Just Dancing Ballroom Studio and the opportunity to compete along with seven St. Louis celebs and their professional ballroom dance partners on Feb. 5!
The celebrity dance sensations include Arnold Donald, Jim Castellano, Claire Kellett, Stephanie Riven, Monica Adams, Craig Schnuck, and Michelle Tibbs. This year's celebrity judges include St. Louis Magazine publisher Leslie Tunney, Dick Schul, Alison Ferring, and Adam Goldberg.
Elegant ballroom or cocktail attire is suggested. Come dressed to impress! SLM Style Editor Nicole Edgerton will be naming one lucky guy and gal Best Dressed! Tickets start at $75. For tickets or more information, visit www.independencecenter.org/dancing.