New Cast Announced for 2nd Annual DANCING WITH YOUR LEIGH VALLEY STARS

Six members of the Lehigh Valley community have been chosen to participate in the 2ndAnnual Dancing with your Lehigh Valley Stars at the State Theatre. The six stars will be paired up with professional ballroom dancers from Utah Ballroom Dance Company to take the stage on Thursday, April 21st.

The Lehigh Valley's Local Stars are:

TEAM ANNIE: Annie Episcopo Alvin H. Butz

TEAM ASHLEY: Ashley Russo The Peak/ ASR Media Productions

TEAM BECCA: Becca Lynn CAT Country 96

TEAM STEPHEN: Stephen Wilson Easton Hospital

TEAM FRANK: Frank Facchiano GLV Chamber of Commerce

TEAM SCOTT: Scott Kalamar Northampton Community College

Local Stars will rehearse with professionals the week leading up the big event and will be dressed up in glitzy costumes performing their routines during the first part of the show. Part 2 of the show features the professional dancers in action until the winner of the famous Mirror Ball is announced at the end of the show! In addition to the Judges scores, audience members will help determine the winner with their vote on the night of the show.

Competition Judges will be made up of local community members, to be announced at a later date.

Dancing with the Lehigh Valley Stars on Thursday, April 21st, 7:30 PM is on sale now. Tickets are $30 ($15 for students) and proceeds will benefit the State Theatre's FREDDY Awards program. For tickets call 1-800-999-STATE or online at www.statetheatre.org.