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t’s back once again: the Anniston Rotary’s “Dancing With Our Stars” returns March 8 at
the Anniston High School Performing Arts Center at 6:30.
Eleven couples will be performing this year, tangoing, waltzing and otherwise shakin’ it into the spotlight for a chance to take one of three awards:
Juried Award: Given to the couple that performs
the most proficient pirouettes, the most gratifying
gyrations, the winners of this award will be determined by a professional panel of judges selected
prior to the event.
our dancers
Audience Choice Award: Not to be outdone by any
panels or committees, audience members can cast
votes for their favorite couples throughout the
evening and taking control of which couple will really be the stars of the night.
Community Choice Award: The community, as in
folks who aren’t able to attend the show (and even
those that do!) can still cheer on their favorite couple by casting a vote for them from the Dancing
Dancing With Our Stars has a fantastic lineup of local celebrities, personalities and other community leaders this year, including some returning favorites. Let’s meet the contenders!
Couple 1
Couple 2
STAR: Alex Casey
DANCER: Almena Free
STAR: Joe Howell
DANCER: Amber Harris
Dr. Alex Casey opened Oxford’s Casey Chiropractic in 2013, where he treats personal injuries. He
graduated from the Donoho School in 2001 and
played college football at the University of West
Georgia.
Dr. Joe Howell is a clinical psychologist who
works in Anniston, has written two books and
founded the Founder of The Institute for Conscious Being, an organization that focuses on
raising consciousness and preventing psychological pain and suffering.
Dr. Almena Free has an internal medicine practice at Anniston Medical Clinic, and spends her
free time dancing, biking, swimming and hiking.
INSIGHT
Amber Harris is a licensed Zumba instructor who
is training to become a ballroom dance teacher.
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