Dancing with the Ohio Valley Stars

Dancing with the Ohio Valley Stars is an annual fundraising event organized by the Augusta Levy Learning Center. In this event, local celebratires from various professions partner with dance professionals to compete in a dance competition. The event features 10 couples who will spend eight weeks preparing their routines before competing for the Mirror Ball trophy. 

The event is a significant community and fundraising effort, bringing together prominent local figures for a night of entertainment and competition. 

2025 Contestants

Marshall County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Brent Clyburn, dancing with owner of Dynamic Dance Force Cassidy Sansone

WTRF Morning Meteorologist Zach Gasque, dancing with Lady Miner Dance Team Member Shae Marling

Union Local Intervention Specialist and Head Track & Field Coach, Zach Heslop dancing with his partner Alex Mitchell, instructor at Studio MC Performing Arts Center

Emmanuel Insurance's Ohio Valley Regional Director, Tino Kayafas, with partner, Lydia Boyd, Instructor at Studio MC Performing Arts Center

Strings teacher with Ohio County Schools, Rayce Leib, dancing with Lynsey Yoho, instructor at Take a Bow Dance Centre

Easterseals Marketing Director, Betsy McFarland, dancing with Freelance Ballroom Dancer, Michael Kittle

Main Street Bank St. Clairsville's Market Development Manager, Matt Porter, dancing with Tori Bumba, Instructor at Rysing Star Dance Academy

Linsly's Chief Advancement Officer, Lea Ridenhour, dancing with Caleb Cooper, instructor for Studio MC Performing Arts Center

Physician and founder of Shats Gastroenterology, Dr. Daniel Shats, dancing with Tiffany Scott, instructor with Studio MC Performing Arts Center

Owner of Stone Martial Arts, Jacob Stone, dancing with Samantha Ebert, instructor at Dynamic Dance Force

Owner of TaylorMade Printing, Scott Taylor, dancing with Kaylee Miller, instructor at Dynamic Dance Force

Who will be the Season 15 Mirror Ball winner? 

PLUS There will be a FREE after party to follow the event with DJ VooDoo. Light appetizers will also be served.