​Tango captures crowd as Daetwyler and Shelley take first at Kincardine’s Dancing With the Stars

Celebrity dancer Dana Daetwyler and seasoned dancer Bryan Shelley captured the crowd with their amazing Tango to take first place at the fourth annual Dancing With the Stars gala, held Saturday night, Nov. 4, at the Kincardine Pavilion.

The fund-raising event is in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron, and featured six couples performing various dances to the delight of the sold-out crowd, plus those tuning in virtually.

MCs Scott Miller and Denise Lockie, both of Wingham welcomed everyone in-person and on-line, and kept things moving along.

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 John Farrell of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band.

The six 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 Brenda Ball and seasoned dancer Victor Scaletchi, performing the Bolero and the Single-Time Swing.



Brenda Ball and Victor Scaletchi perform the Bolero at Kincardine's Dancing With the Stars

Next, were Daetwyler and Shelley who performed the Cha Cha and the Tango.



Dana Daetwyler and Bryan Shelley perform the Tango

Celebrity dancer Peter Wolfe and seasoned dancer Carmen Coburn performed the Waltz and a Rumba/Cha Cha Combo.



Peter Wolfe and Carmen Coburn perform the Waltz

Next, were celebrity dancer Ian Rutherford and seasoned dancer Emily Corbett who performed the Hustle and the Viennese Waltz.

Celebrity dancer Louis Kosmerly Jr. and seasoned dancer Alana Rozon performed a West Coast/Contemporary Fusion and a Blues Swing.



Alana Rozon and Louis Kosmerly Jr. perform the West Coast/Contemporary Fusion

And wrapping up the list, were celebrity dancer Rachel Mackay and seasoned dancer Blayne Hussey who performed the Quickstep and a Rumba.



Rachel Mackay and Blayne Hussey perform the Rumba

For the final dance-off, the judges selected Rozon and Kosmerly, Mackay and Hussey, and Daetwyler and Shelley.

Taking first place, were Daetwyler and Shelley, followed by Rozon and Kosmerly, and Mackay and Hussey.

The first-ever Littles Award was presented to Ball and Scaletchi for their Bolero to the tune of “Lady in Red,” which ended in him presenting her with a long-stemmed red rose.

Karen Yun won the raffle, taking home an opal and diamond ring, donated by Gemini Jewellers in downtown Kincardine.

Liam Nickel, 25, of Kincardine told the crowd about his experiences as a Big Brother. “Mentoring the next generation is so important. That relationship with your Little Brother creates a positive connection in both of your lives. It’s great to live in a community that looks out for each other and the common good.”

Yolanda Ritsema, executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Bruce North Huron, 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.

“Mentoring means the world to our Littles,” she said. “It’s important to have consistent, positive mentors in their lives to encourage them, hold them accountable, walk alongside them, be a friend and build trust.

“It costs $2,000 to support one Little per year, and we currently serve more than 85 Littles across southern Bruce and northern Huron counties. Your financial support tonight will make a big impact on these young people.

“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.”

Rencheck said that Bruce Power would add $5,000 to what was raised at the gala.