Our Star Lineup
Eight local celebrities took the Lewis Auditorium stage in 2026. Each one was paired with a professional from Arthur Murray Dance Centers, spent ten weeks learning a routine, and raised money for St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts along the way.
Most of them had never danced before.
Zumba instructor, St. Augustine Beach YMCA
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Daly grew up surrounded by music and dance and moved to St. Augustine in 2003. She works at a local elementary school and has taught Zumba at the YMCA for twelve years. She is married with four children and two grandchildren, and volunteers as a Religious Education teacher at her church. She dances in memory of her mother, Marina.
Manager, Potter’s Wax Museum
Lindsay has loved performing since childhood. She studied theater in college, appeared in several productions, and has worked as a background actor in film. She is a certified personal trainer and an Ironman triathlete in training. In 2024 she won both People’s Choice and Judge’s Choice.
Realtor and real estate investor
Originally from Connecticut, Allyson has performed since she was three and once owned a dance fitness studio in St. Augustine. She invests in Northeast Florida real estate and renovates coastal properties, and stays active in local theatre and dance. She dedicates her performance to her late mother, Laurie Mecca.
Flagler College graduate, wedding planning
Michelle has lived in St. Augustine for about sixteen years and graduated from Flagler College in 2014, going on to work in wedding planning. She is passionate about music and is teaching herself to DJ. Dancing is the one thing she has never tried.
Local law enforcement
Born and raised in St. Augustine, Kalee is a proud graduate of the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School. She works full time for a local law enforcement agency and is married with two children, who she takes on family bike rides and adventures.
Frontman, Contact Buzz
Born and raised in Plant City, Kristopher started performing at five in his church and plays several instruments. He fronts the local band Contact Buzz, and also runs a pedicab taxi and tour service and takes on handyman work. He has lived in St. Augustine for about five years.
Licensed Title Agent, Landmark Title
A lifelong Jacksonville native, John is a Licensed Title Agent and Closer at Landmark Title and has worked in real estate and mortgages for more than thirty years. Outside work he road cycles, golfs, and trains with weights.
Data Analyst, Allstate
Heather is representing St. Augustine Youth Services at Dancing Stars this year. She grew up in St. Augustine and spent much of her childhood in dance studios, and graduated from Florida State University in 2019.
No dance experience is needed. Arthur Murray provides ten weeks of choreography and coaching.