The History Behind Dare to Dance
Dare to Dance began in 2008 as an effort put on by two non-profits of Chattanooga: Partnership for Families, Children and Adults & The Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Area. After the first year of co-hosting the event together, both nonprofits saw it fit best to move in different directions. “Dare to Dance” remained as The Kidney Foundation of Greater Chattanooga’s event; and “Dancing with the Chattanooga Stars” was then created as The Partnership’s event. DWTCS ran for an additional 9 years. Dare to Dance is currently Chattanooga’s only Celebrity/Professional Dancing fundraising event that has been around for over 15 years consecutively!

Dare to Dance 2025
Featured Dancers
- Kyla Green, Flawless Aesthetics (Grand Champion)
- Heet Patel, Harry's (People's Choice Winner)
- Amber Price, Kidney Care Centers
- Autumn Bhushan, CHI Memorial
- Brian Beard, Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
- Jennifer Edge, Mainline Tattoo
- Jill Stratton, Keller Williams Realty
- Ken Jones, EPB
- Lea Anne Wiles, Community Advocate
- Matt Patty, Local Beard
- Michael Watson, UTC
- Shayna Webb, @Webbchatts
- Stephanie Matthews, Entrepreneur
Dare to Dance 2024
Featured Dancers
- Erin Sizemore, Girls Preparatory School (Grand Champion & People's Choice Winner)
- Clay Kissner, Clay Kissner Pawning & Sealcoating
- Gina Dhanani, The Double Cola Company
- Josh Robinson, The Daily Refresh, Channel 9
- Kayla Savard, Curate Med-Aesthetics
- Kristen Miller, Miller Family Foundation
- Nathan Torgerson, The Torgerson Team at Keller Williams Realty
- Dr. Tatyana Joab, Kidney Care Center
- Dr. Robert Jean, University Surgical Associates
- Mia Burdette, White Belt Athletics
- Matt Coleman, Logan-Thompson, P.C.
- Tori Montecalvo, Taimen Transport
Dare to Dance 2023
Featured Dancers
- Lindsay Bright, Flawless Aesthetics (Grand Champion)
- Lynda Minks Hood, Chattanooga Board [sic] Association (People's Choice Winner)
- Betty True, Backstreet Betty's Boutique
- Dr. Blair Cornman, Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain
- Dr. Jancy Parkerson, Chattanooga Dental Arts
- Lindsey Jean, Community Philanthropist
- Rusty Parkhill, Lakeview Ft. Oglethorpe High School
- Drs. Jeremy & Jermaine Hogstrom, Twins Docs of Social Media & Physicians with CHI Memorial
- Dr. Aditya Bhartia, Kidney Care Center
- Tommy McCollum, Fresenius Kidney Care
- Garrett Henson-Hinck, Henson Hinck Designs
- Malcolm Harris, Brewer Media
Dare to Dance 2022
Featured Dancers
- Sherri Burns, Community Philanthropist (Grand Champion)
- Marty Haynes, Hamilton County Assessor or [sic] Property (People's Choice Winner)
- Gabby Webster, The Barn Nursery
- Bryce Ledford, Real Estate Partners
- Dr. Terry Melvin, Partners in Care
- Dr. Mark Dill, Nooga Dentistry
- Sheena Corbett, Synovus Bank
- Karla Woods, Ooltewah Veterinary Hospital
- Dr. Megan Johnson, Johnson Audiology
- Brian Bush, Attorney
Dare to Dance 2022 (All-Stars)
All-Star Celebrities
- Brittany Shaw, Pratt Home Builders (All-Star Grand Champion)
- Arnold Ruelas, Arnold Alexis LLC
- Stephanie Killingsworth, Cunningham Recreation
- Claudia Wamack, Boyd Buchanan School
- Dennis Clark, Tennessee Transportation Partners
Dare to Dance 2021
Featured Dancers
- Kacy Womack, Lookout Fitness (Grand Champion)
- Esther Helton, TN State Representative and Council Member City of East Ridge (People's Choice Winner & Kidney Hero)
- Bonnie Hensley, RiverBirch Homes (Kidney Hero)
- Andy Felker, Felker Landscapes
- Dr. Cara Hennings, Four Bridges Dermatology
- Marie Lawrence, The Lawrence Team Berkshire Hathaway
- James Walker, TN Education Lottery
- Dr. Nico Domingo, Refined Looks Plastic Surgery
- Jason Liggins, Walker County School Academic Coach
- Allison Davis, Girls Preparatory School
- Meg Shuptrine, UTC Student
- Tobe Taylor, T2 Fitness
- Payton Pitts, Lola Pate Rugs & Home Décor
Dare to Dance 2020
Featured Dancers
- Rachel Mucciolo, Wilkins Research Services (Grand Champion)
- Matt Brock, Best & Brock Law Firm (People's Choice Winner)
- Nicole Griffin, Echelon
- Brittany Shaw, Pratt Homes
- Dr. Ed Henson, CHI Memorial Urology
- Lauren Baird, LabCorp
- Amy Walters, The Scout Guide
- Dr. Justin Yoshida, Educator
- Britney Godsey, Gold Bond Inc.
- Curtis Fairbanks, Hairbenders Internationale
- Chuy Esquivel, Mexiville
- Marci Waldorf, Educator
- Jessica Craig, Nurse Practitioner
Dare to Dance 2019
Featured Dancers
- Dr. Rita Shridharani, Erlanger (Grand Champion and Kidney Hero Award)
- C. Mark Warren, Warren & Griffin (People's Choice Winner)
- Nico Glover, Fischer Evans
- Annie White, Community Philanthropist
- Dr. John Watson, Emergency Physician CHI Memorial
- Foster Yates, Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
- Logan Pritchett, FreightWaves Logistics
- Stacey Buckner, Nurse Practitioner
- Michael Lawrence, Berkshire Hathaway The Lawrence Team
- Risa Miller, Educator
- Piper Stromatt, GreenTech Homes
- Katheryn Golden, TV Personality
- Tracy Jarvis, Walden Club
- Ginny Kelly, Rock Creek Race Director
- Keith Wooten, Refinery
Dare to Dance 2018
Featured Dancers
- Jessica Crutchfield, Barre 365 (Grand Champion)
- Scott Defriese, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Porsche of Chattanooga (People's Choice Winner)
- Barret Albritton, Spears, Moore, Rebman & Williams (Kidney Hero Award)
- Brent Sanders, Artist
- Heather Sveadas, Erlanger
- Raj Dhandapani, ABA Wealth Advisors
- Laurie Gregerson, Community Philanthropist
- Melanie Settles, Keller Williams
- Riley Sitton, Blogger
- Vanessa McNeil, TVA
- Arnold Ruelas, Kyle House Fitness
Dare to Dance 2017
Featured Dancers
- Angie Hodges, Community Philanthropist (Grand Champion)
- Susannah Warren, Luxe Boutique (People's Choice Winner)
- Ali Albritton, Rodan + Fields
- Kimberly Copeland, St. Peters Episcopal School
- Hank Dehart, State Farm Insurance
- Dr. Sunada Sadanandan, Regional Obstetrical Consults
- Jill Hartness, Boyd Buchanan School
- Houston White, Ringgold High School
- Paulo Hutson, A Medida LLC
- Ryan May, Real Estate Partners
- Lori Mitchell, WRCB Channel 3
- James Purgason, HHM
- Kyle House, Kyle House Fitness
- Wayne Fullam, McCallie
Dare to Dance 2016
Featured Dancers
- Dr. Jessica Scotchie, Tennessee Reproductive Medicine (Grand Champion)
- Ronnie Minton, WRCB Channel 3 (People's Choice Winner)
- Sheila Boyington, Thinking Media
- Nate Card, Keller Williams
- Brent Lee, Unum
- Anne Lett, Dialysis Clinic Inc.
- Jorge Parra, Taqueria Jalisco
- Dr. Brett Sanders, Center for Sports Medicine
- Sujata Singh, Community Philanthropist
- Caroline Walker, FSG Bank
Dare to Dance 2015
Featured Dancers
- Dr. Neal Patel, Nephrology Associates (Grand Champion & People's Choice Winner)
- Sarah-Beth Camp, Miller Industries
- Daisy Maurya Smith, Parkridge Hospital
- Carl Greene, Lawson Winchester & St. Marks Church
- Alda White, Alda's Cardio Dance
- Claudia Wamack, Pure Barre
- Styckman, US 101 Radio
- Kyle Miller, Chattanooga Police Department
- Jenny Thomas, Community Philanthropist
- Danielle White, UTC Student
- Derek Yates, Actor/Model/Singer
Dare to Dance 2014
Featured Dancers
- Kelsey Bagwell, WTVC Channel 9 (Grand Champion)
- Starr Card, Community Philanthropist (People's Choice Winner)
- Matt Boerschig, Cigna
- Julie Cole, Pure Barre Chattanooga
- Paul Shahen, WRCB Channel 3
- Dr. Doug Stithem, Peak Family Health
- Amanda Browning, The Johnson Group
- Andy Quattrochi, RAH Spirit
- Dawn Skowronneck, Waterhouse Public Relations
- Jan Thompson, Real Estate Partners
Dare to Dance 2013
Featured Dancers
- Stephanie Riggs, Playcore (Grand Champion)
- Bryan Hoss, Davis & Hoss Attorneys (People's Choice Winner)
- Maci Bookout, MTV's Teen Mom
- Amberly Ellis, Erlanger
- Ryan King, Keller Williams
- Antonio McMatch, Zumba Fitness Instructor
- Kelly Proctor, RAH Spirit
Dare to Dance 2012
Featured Dancers
- Melissa Turner, US 101 Radio (Grand Champion)
- Ken Nicholson, WRCB Channel 3 (People's Choice Winner)
- Blair Bennington-Cannon, Attorney
- Dennis Clark, Tennessee Temple University
- Donna Elle, WRCB Channel 3 & 96.1 The Beat
- Jason Disharoon, WTVC Channel 9
- Tami Crawford, Community Philanthropist
- Harry Hawkins, Chattanooga State
- Dreanne Newton, WDEF Channel 12
- Tiffanie Robinson, River City Company
Dare to Dance 2011
Featured Dancers
- Kristi Bonvallet, Medical Alliance (Grand Champion & People's Choice Winner)
- Jana Barnello, WTVC Channel 9
- Tabitha Gilley, Professional Model
- Amy Katcher, WDEF Channel 12
- Lynn Whisman, Sr. VP of Nursing Erlanger Hospital
- Omar Minhas, CBL & Associates
- Callie Starnes, WRCB Channel 3
- Weston Wamp, President of Wamp Strategy
- Dave Lang, CEO of Atomic Films
Dare to Dance 2010
Featured Dancers
- Stefanie Wittler, Miss Tennessee 2009 (Grand Champion)
- Jim Brexler, CEO of Erlanger (People's Choice Winner)
- Jim Childs, Sara Lee Corporation
- Jeffery Dendy, Jeffery's Flowers
- James Howard, Sunny 92.3
- Lindsay Jackson, WTVC Channel 9
- Carly Flynn Morgan, WDSI Fox 61
- Amy Morrow, WRCB Channel 3
- Heather Williams, WTVC Channel 9
Dare to Dance 2009
Featured Dancers
- Karen Shostak, Friends of the Festival (Grand Champion)
- Dr. Rohit Gupta, Nephrology Associates (People's Choice Winner)
- Greg Glover, WRCB Channel 3
- Kristen Johnson, WDEF Channel 12
- Andrae McGary, Chattanooga City Council
- Jon Pless, WTVC Channel 9
- Stacie Phillips, Northwest Georgia Bank
- Jennifer Thomas, Blush Magazine
- Latricia Thomas, WDSI Fox 61
- Shawn Whitfield, Whitfield Oil Company
Dare to Dance 2008
Featured Dancers
- Frank Burke, Chattanooga Lookouts (Grand Champion & People's Choice Winner)
- Kim Carson, US 101 Radio
- Keith Cawley, WRCB Channel 3
- Kim Fields, WTVC Channel 9
- Manny Rico, Chattanooga City Council
- Rachel Withers, WRCB Channel 3
- Missy Crutchfield, City of Chattanooga
- Kelly Cruise, Brewer Broadcasting
- Rachel Oesch, WDEF Channel 12
- Kevin West, Citadel Broadcasting

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