Dancing with the Athens Stars to benefit Project Safe

Members of the Athens community twirl, tap, chasse, pop, lock, and shimmy on the stage in support of Project Safe and the work we do to protect survivors of domestic violence. For many, this will be one of the most difficult and nerve-wracking experiences of their lives, and they draw strength from the knowledge that survivors endure even greater hardships every day and somehow soldier on. This year, we are proud to present 10 of your Athens Stars, all working with incredible instructors to compete for the coveted Audience Favorite, Judges' Favorite, and Community Favorite Trophies.

 

Your 2026 teams are:

 

Team 1 - Robby Bailey & Jessie Penouilh

Team 2 - Jennifer Cruse-Sanders & Joseph Stunzi

Team 3 - Natalie Bishop & Abigale Bishop

Team 4 - Linda Boza & Natalie Cox

Team 5 - Victoria Dugger & Zena Rose-Curole

Team 6 - Philip Hong & Britt LB

Team 7 - Dustin Watts & Allison Smith

Team 8 - Mathew McRae III & Viv Martinez

Team 9 - Jeremiah Bame & Andie Richardson

Team 10 - Bart King & Lucille King & Catherine Huff