Fashioned after hit shows like So You Think You Can DanceTM and Dancing with the StarsTM, local Atlanta non-profit,

EDIN

(The Eating Disorders Information Network), and Dance 101 are joining forces again for the

2011 Celebrity Dance Challenge

TM. Local Atlanta celebrities partner with Dance 101 teachers and compete by dancing for votes! The number of fan votes received determines winners. Anyone can vote for his or her favorite celebrity for as little as $1.00 per vote. Tickets to the performance are $25.00 plus tax & service charge. Tickets are on sale now:

http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org

HLN Anchor

Christi Paul

& CBS Better Mornings'

Brandon Rudat

who both competed last year, return as this year's emcees.

Richie Arpino

and

Ofelia de la Valette

return as judges with a new addition,

! [I competed in the 1st annual and was the first runner up, I danced in the opening group number last year and now, I'm so excited to come back and NOT have to cut a rug.]

Former American Idol finalist,

Anoop Desai

will be the guest performer. He recently released his first EP, All Is Fair.

Celebrity Dance Challenge is Saturday December 3rd at 7pm, 14th Street Playhouse.

AND your 2011 DANCERS: