2011-08-30 02:57

Celebrity Dance Contestants Announced.

As Honorary Chair of Fort Worth Sister Cities International, Mayor Betsy Price will host the annual Mayor’s International Dinner on Nov. 17th at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel to raise funds for educational, cultural and business opportunities for the citizens of Fort Worth. The dancers are rehearsing, the chef is cooking and early voting starts Sept. 1st for the Best Dancers at this year’s event. The winning couple will be selected by audience votes at the dinner and online prior to the event at www.fwsistercities.org.

This year’s line up of local celebrity dancers include:

• Salsa — Marie “Doc” Holliday & Alvin Tolliver; David DuBois & Rosa Navejar; Daniel Segura & Nancy Leal; Dr. Staussa Ervin & Calvin Rollins II
• Disco — David & Melissa Goodroe; Greg & Tina Kalina; David & Mattie Parker; Brian & Stacey Pierce
• Jitterbug — Kathryn & Lowell Bryan; Chris & Alison Edwards; Mayor Pro Tem Zim & Mac Zimmerman
• Tango — Capt. T. D. & Barbara Smyers; Fritz & Margaret Ritsch
• Waltz — Johnny & Sherri Campbell; Dr. Melody Johnson & Michael Sorum; Mark & Robin Nurdin; Andy Schoolmaster & Jackie Brewer

A new addition to this year’s event are the “Dancing Divas” led by Mayor Price. This group of powerful ladies will perform to a song made famous by Fergie but not compete for votes. They include: Mayor Betsy Price; Becky Renfro Borbolla; Janet Capua; Mae Ferguson; Janet Hahn; J.R. Labbe; Rachel Vogel; and Julie Wilson. “This is going to be an event you’ll want to see. These dancers are well-known in Fort Worth as community leaders but don’t usually perform for a crowd of 500 people. Especially not a dance routine,“ said Greg Morse, this year’s Dinner Chair and President/CEO of Worthington National Bank.

For information about sponsorship opportunities and to purchase individual tickets at $150 each contact Sister Cities at 817.632-7100 or email eva@fwsisercities.org.