Fashioned after hit shows like So You Think You Can Dance TM and Dancing with the Stars TM, local Atlanta non-profit, EDIN – The Eating Disorders Information Network and Dance 101, have joined forces with to create the Celebrity Dance Challenge TM. 

Local Atlanta celebrities will partner with Dance 101 teachers and compete by dancing for your votes!
Winners of EDIN’s 1st Annual Celebrity Dance Challenge TM will be determined by the number of fan votes received.  Anyone can vote for their favorite celebrity for as little as $1 per vote!

Votes will be collected both online for the months preceding the event and during the final performance in November 19, 2009.  Tickets to the final performance are $25 plus taxes and box office fees.  Contact marisa@myedin.org to become a sponsor, a host, or to join our event committee. CBS is our official television sponsor.

To get regular updates, view videos, and VOTE:
www.dancingforselfesteem.org; Facebook: Celebrity Dance Challenge; www.twitter.com/dance4self;  www.dance4self.blogspot.com

Celebrity Dancers and Judges:

1. Corinna Allen – Host of Better Mornings Atlanta on CBS, http://www.cbsatlanta.com/station/13437310/detail.html
2. Reggie Aqui – News achor of CNN.com Live, http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/aqui.reggie.html
3. Richie Arpino –Owner of Arpino Salon and renowned Atlanta hairdresser, http://www.arpinosalon.com 
4. Veronica Best – Atlanta fashion model: http://twitter.com/veronicabest
5. Holly Firfer – Atlanta media maven and jewelry-maker, recent past host of Atlanta & Company on NBC
6. E. Vincent Martinez – Director of Urban Couture fashion department at Grady High School, Fashionado  www.fashionado.net and http://twitter.com/fashionadostyle
7. Tom Sullivan – Weekly segment on Steve & Vicki on 98.5, recent past host of Atlanta & Company on NBC
8. Ricardo Ullio – Chef/ owner of popular Atlanta restaurants: Sotto Sotto, Fritti, Beleza, and Cuerno
9. Suchita Vadlamani – Host of Good Day Atlanta, Fox 5, http://community.myfoxatlanta.com/blogs/Suchita_Vadlamani
10. Ophelia de La Valette - Owner and principal dance instructor of Dance 10, http://www.dance101.org

Partner Overview:
EDIN, the Eating Disorders Information Network – Founded in 1998, EDIN is the ONLY non-profit organization in Georgia committed to the prevention of disordered eating and promotion of positive body esteem through education, outreach and action.  EDIN exists to provide all those in need, regardless of gender, race, socioeconomic status and/or age with free educational resources regarding eating disorders, their contributors, effects and available treatment options. For info visit: www.myedin.org

Dance 101 – Opened in 2004, Atlanta’s Dance 101 is the largest adult only dance studio in the country, with over 12,000 students, 42 professional teachers, 120+ weekly classes and located in-town in a 10,000 sq. foot space.  Dance 101’s imaginative approach to dance as fitness as well as performing arts, distinguishes itself as the most unique dance studio in the country.  Artistic Director and choreographer for Celebrity Dance Challenge TM, Bubba Carr, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked with renowned performers such as Cher and Jane’s Addiction in the past. For more info visit: www.dance101.org