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The Needham Women’s Club and The Needham Community Council hosted Dancing with the Needham Stars on Saturday, April 8. The event took place at Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham. Fourteen Needham Stars paired with dancing professionals from Fred Astaire Studio in Dedham provided a night of entertainment for all. Over 550 guests attended Saturday night’s event. The evening opened with a fabulous number from the students of Paulette’s Ballet Studio. The guests were surprised by a flash mob dance that erupted from the audience, featuring dancing stars from the past three Dancing with the Needham Stars events.
The judges for the event were Dave Becker (owner of Sweet Basil and Juniper restaurants), Kimberly Bookman (reporter for 7 News), Paula Callanan (Needham High Dance Team Coach), Joe Quinnan (Owner of Hillcrest Gardens). Bruce Herman served as the event emcee.
Finalist for this year's event were:
3rd place - Chris Gerstel and Essy Sosa
2nd place - Suzanne Baker and Julien Cortez
1st place - Linda and Barry Coffman, coached by Essy Sosa
The crowd also participated in the action with a popular vote contest that raised thousands of dollars for charity. The finalists in the popular vote contest were:
3rd place - Mardy and Rob Claus
2nd place - Sam Sherman
1st place - Linda and Barry Coffman
For the very first time ever, the dance winners and popular vote winners were the same dancing couple.
The Needham Stars were:
• Linda and Barry Coffman; Needham Women’s Club and Needham Finance Committee
• Megan and Zach Bourque; President of Parent Talk and First Husband
• Brenda and Mark Miskin; Preschool Teacher and Director of Needham Soccer Club
• Mary and Rob Claus; Active Needhamites, born and bred
• Samantha Sherman; Chief Development Officer at Beth Israel Deaconess
• Aaron Sicotte; Needham High School Principal
• Suzanne Baker; Development for Needham Historical Society
• Michael Lombard; Trustee and Advisor Chair BID Needham
• Wanita Kennedy; Needham Steps Up Board Member
• Chris Gerstel; Park and Recreation Commissioner
Proceeds from the DWTNS event will support the work of the Needham Women’s Club and Needham Community Council.
