Fashioned after hit shows like So You Think You Can Dance^TM and Dancing with the Stars^TM, local Atlanta non-profit, EDIN (The Eating Disorders Information Network) and Dance 101, are joining forces again for the 2010 Celebrity Dance Challenge^TM. Local Atlanta celebrities partner with Dance 101 teachers and compete by dancing for votes! The number of fan votes received determines winners. Anyone can vote for his or her favorite celebrity for as little as $1.00 per vote. Votes will be collected both online for the months preceding the event and during the final performance. Tickets to the final performance are $29.00 plus tax & service charge. Tickets are on sale now: http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org.

Emcees:

• Holly Firfer, Atlanta Media Maven and Jewelry Designer
• Suchita Vadlamani, Host of Good Day Atlanta, Fox 5

Confirmed Dancers as of *August 23rd, 2010:

• Mitchell Anderson, Former Actor and Founder & Owner of MetroFresh
• Meridith Ford Goldman, writer of "Life is Lemonade," (http://www.lifeislemonade.com) and former dining critic and food writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC)
• Mychael Knight, Fashion Designer and winner of “Fan Favorite Award” on Project Runway Season 3
• Brandon Rudat, Morning Anchor, Better Mornings Atlanta, CBS 46
• Stephanie Davis Smith, National Web Editor, skirt! Magazine
  
  *Additional celebrity dancers will be joining this talented group – stay tuned!
  

Judges:

• Special Guest Judge, TLC’s Chilli
• Ofelia de La Valette, Founder & Owner, Dance 101
• Richie Arpino, Founder & Owner, Richie Arpino Salon

Guest Performing Artist:

• Cri$tyle, Award-winning singer/songwriter will perform live.

Partner Overview:

EDIN (The Eating Disorders Information Network) – Founded in 1998, EDIN is the ONLY non-profit organization in Georgia committed to the prevention of all types of disordered eating, from obesity to anorexia, and the promotion of positive body esteem through education, outreach and action. EDIN exists to provide all those in need, regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status and/or age with free educational resources regarding eating disorders, their contributors, effects and available treatment options. For info visit: www.myedin.org.

Dance 101 – Opened in 2004, Atlanta’s Dance 101 is the largest adult only dance studio in the country, with over 12,000 students, 42 professional teachers, 120+ weekly classes and located in-town in a 10,000 sq. foot space. Dance 101’s imaginative approach to dance as fitness as well as performing arts, distinguishes itself as the most unique dance studio in the country. Once again, this year’s Artistic Director and choreographer for the 2010 Celebrity Dance Challenge TM will be Bubba Carr. Bubba brings a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked with renowned performers such as Cher and Jane’s Addiction in the past. For more info visit: www.dance101.org.