​Goderich couple wins third annual Kincardine Dancing With the Stars

Celebrity dancer Emily Corbett and seasoned dancer Benjamin Hearn, both of Goderich, proved they had the moves as they took the championship trophy in the third annual Dancing With the Stars, held Saturday night at the Kincardine Pavilion.

The fund-raising event is in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, and featured seven couples performing various dances to the delight of the sold-out crowd, plus those tuning in virtually.

MC Barry Neilson welcomed everyone in-person and on-line, and kept things moving along. There was a brief pause when the power went out, but it was quickly restored and the show carried on.

Judging the event, were Carole Weber, technical judge, of Benmiller; Courtney Dunlop, style judge, of Bruce County; and celebrity judge Mike Rencheck, president and chief executive officer of Bruce Power, who were piped to their seats by Jennifer Farrell of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band.

The seven couples performed their first numbers, followed by a short intermission, then their second dance numbers. The judges determined the top three couples, who then performed once more, before the winners were announced.

Taking to the floor first, were celebrity dancer Sid Duggan and seasoned dancer Jaki Mayer-Duggan who performed a Waltz and a Cha Cha.



Jaki Mayer-Duggan and Sid Duggan perform the Cha Cha at Dancing With the Stars; videos by David Dadson

Next, were celebrity dancer Jim May and seasoned dancer Alana Rozon who performed a Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing.



Alana Rozon and Jim May perform the Lindy Hop

Celebrity dancer Emma Hirst and seasoned dancer Murray Needham then took the to floor and performed a Waltz and a Jive.



Emma  Hirst and Murray Needham perform the Waltz

Next, were celebrity dancer Liz Dadson and seasoned dancer Kenneth Craig who performed a Foxtrot and East Coast Swing.



Liz Dadson and Kenneth Craig perform the Foxtrot

Celebrity dancer David Yun and seasoned dancer Karen Yun performed the Charleston and the Samba.



Karen and David Yun perform the Samba

Next, were celebrity dancer Emily Corbett and seasoned dancer Benjamin Hearn who performed the Foxtrot and Jive.



Emily Corbett and Benjamin Hearn perform the Jive

And wrapping up the list, were celebrity dancer Murray Yungblut and seasoned dancer Sally Ballard who performed a Salsa and Rock ‘n Roll.



Sally Ballard and Murray Yungblut perform the Rock 'n Roll

For the final dance-off, the judges selected Rozon and May, Corbett and Hearn, and Dadson and Craig.

Taking first place, were Corbett and Hearn, followed by Rozon and May, and Dadson and Craig.

Yolanda Ritsema, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kincardine and District, sent out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the event, as well as the dancers, the coaches, volunteers and sponsors, including title sponsor, the Society of United Professionals; broadcast sponsor, Bruce Telecom; and dance floor sponsor, Enbridge.

“At Big Brothers and Big Sisters, we ignite the power and potential of young people,” said Ritsema. “We are making a difference in the lives of young people across southern Bruce County and northern Huron County.

“Mentoring is having the time to share, the heart to care and the desire to add value to, and invest in, the life of a young person.

“Thank you to our dedicated supporters for sharing your time with us this evening. We are honoured to have you join us in person and virtually.”