CARIBOU — This year the annual fundraising event Dancing Like a Star will become Dancing Like a Star and More with the inclusion of additional talent other than dancing.
Historically the show has partnered Caribou High School students with school faculty or community members to perform a dance routine. This year the talent has been expanded to include singing and monologue performances.
Contributed Photo
Participants in Dancing Like a Star and More are, from left, front row, Chaya Karunasiri, Paige Small, Katie Keaton, Elsa Thibodeau, Molly Adams, Sammy Camy, Delaney Williams and Emma Jandreau; second row, Patty Searles, Betty Walker, Cathy Duffy, Stephanie Beaulieu, Marilee Scott and Jessica Umel; third row, Sherill Campbell, Sabrina Haney, Natalie Bazinet, Alana Margeson, Jennifer Quinlan, Elijah Verhoff and Emma Duplissie; last row, Gregg Collins, Annie Collins, Dixie Shaw, Keith Ouellette, Meredith Sleeper and Susan White. Absent when photo was taken were Mark Jones and Mark Shea.
Organizers stress that the event is meant to put the “fun” in “fundraising” with the money raised this year being divided among Caribou High School classes 2013-16, Eastern Aroostook RSU 39 for projects and equipment, and local charitable organization Feed The County.
Admission to get into Saturday’s program is $5. Besides admission, additional funds will be raised by the audience being given the opportunity to include money in an envelope when they vote for their favorite team to win. The team to raise the most money will be awarded much deserved bragging rights and their names added to the Dancing Like a Star trophy.
Adult and student partnerships are: Mrs. Sherill Campbell and Emma Duplissie, Mrs. Betty Walker and Delaney Williams, Mr. Mark Jones and Chaya Karunasiri, Ms. Patty Searles and Paige Small, Ms. Dixie Shaw and Katie Keaton, Mr. Gregg Collins and Annie Collins, Ms. Cathy Duffy and Elsa Thibodeau, Police Officer Keith Ouellette and Elijah Verhoff, Ms. Jessica Umel and Emma Jandreau, Mrs. Alana Margeson and Chelsea Bard, Mr. Mark Shea and Molly Adams, Detective Stephanie Beaulieu and Meredith Sleeper, Mrs. Marilee Scott and Sammy Camy, and Ms. Natalie Bazinet and Sabrina Haney.
Mistresses of ceremony for the show will be Ms. Susan White and Meredith Sleeper.
Dancing Like a Star and More will be held Saturday, March 30, at the Caribou Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.
