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Dancing with the Sandhills Stars 2012

Some of Moore County's brightest stars danced the night away Jan. 29 during the Dancing with the Sandhills Stars fundraiser at the Carolina Hotel. Sixteen couples danced to raise more than $80,000 for Communities in Schools of Moore County and Moore Buddies, which offer mentoring programs that work to keep at-risk students in school.

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Eliza Athans and Joe Hasson opened the event by dancing a samba to the "Dancing with the Stars" theme song, "Follow Your Heart," by Menyo.

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Rich Rushforth and Deb Wimberly were the evening's emcees.

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The evening's judges Jay St. John, Kathie Parson and Mike Haney

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Parker Dunahay and Mike McKerlie danced to "Mr. Pinstripe Suit," by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

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Celeste Washington and John Benton danced to "Devil Went Down to Georgia" by Charlie Daniels.

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Crystal Brown and Nick Brown danced to "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry.

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Linda and Grady Perryman accompanied by Pat Corso, singing "Crazy Love," by Michael Buble

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Kathee Dishner and Luis Arce danced to "Whenever, Wherever," by Shakira.

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Cinny Beggs and Brooks Mays danced to the "Footloose" theme.

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Sassy Riley and Tim Murray danced to Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl."

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Ellen King and Billy "Bag O Donuts" Brown danced to "Smooth," by Carlos Santana.

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The O'Neal School Glee Club performed during intermission.

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Dorothy Brower and Robert Stephens danced to Lena Horn's "I Got Rhythm."

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Lauren and Matt Chriscoe danced to "Why Don't We Just Dance," by Josh Turner.

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Veronica Sanchez and Gerald Galloway danced to "That's OK," by Marc Anthony.

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Rebecca Linstrom and Nathan Summers danced to "Moves Like Jagger," by Maroon 5.

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Julianna and Matt West danced to a medley of Michael Jackson songs.

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Nicole Bozich and Patrick Barry danced to Hayley Westerna's "The Dark Waltz."

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Daniella Reilly and Alan Riley danced to "Boogie Shoes," by KC and the Sunshine Band.

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Beth Cirigliano and Billie Ertter began their number with Donna Summer's "Last Dance," but then broke out into "Party Rock Anthem," by LMFAO.

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The 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus performed while the final votes were tallied.

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Cathy Smith and Holly Floyd, the event's committee co-chairs prepare to announce the winners.

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Beth Cirigliano celebrates as Billie Ertter hugs Holly Floyd.

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Lauren and Matt Chriscoe were selected by their fellow dancers for the competition's spirit award.

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