REUNION: Dancing With the Stars Berklee Edition 2020
Boston Conservatory at Berklee's Dance Division is thrilled to present a special reunion of their inaugural Dancing With the Stars Berklee Edition, a fundraising series that debuted in 2020 to raise scholarship funds for Conservatory dance students. Inspired by the hit TV show, Berklee Edition pairs nine school administors—including Berklee President Roger H. Brown—with Conservatory dance faculty mentors to learn and perform a dance number, which is then judged and ranked by a staff and faculty panel.
This year's special reunion will be hosted by Marimba Cabaret founder and Conservatory alum Brian Calhoon (M.M. '09), with a surprise appearance by a celebrity guest. During the reunion event, audience members will be invited to enjoy a rerun of the sensational 2020 competition (contestants listed below), and will be able to cast a vote on which Berklee staff members they want to see participate in next year's Dancing With the Stars Berklee Edition fundraising event.
Don't miss out on this feel-good reunion—RSVP now before viewing slots fill.
2020 Berklee Edition Contestants:
- Roger H. Brown, Berklee President
Partner: Francois Noel
- María Cabané, Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Programming
Partner: Danny Pelzig, Professor of Dance
- Andy Chau, Associate Director of Career Services
Partner: Ruka Hatua-Saar White, Assistant Professor of Dance
- Joe Dreeszen, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
Partner: Jazelynn Goudy, Assistant Professor of Dance
- Linda Embardo, Technology Training and Communications Manager
Partner: Margaret Falcone (B.F.A '19, dance)
- Lacretia Flash, Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Partner: Kurt Douglas (B.F.A. '01, dance), Associate Professor of Dance
- Tia Fuller, Professor, Ensembles
Partner: Denise Pons, Professor of Dance
- Chris Kandus-Fisher, Vice President for Student Affairs, Diversity and Inclusion
Partner: Jim Viera, Professor of Dance
- Betsy Newman, Senior Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement
Partner: Brian McGinnis, Associate Professor of Dance
Admissions for the reunion event is free. Donations to support student scholarship are encouraged.