Welcome

Occupation: 

Owner of Runway Market & Sparkling Wine Bar.

Favorite Hobby:

Reading, working out and dancing.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

4 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

Spending time with friends wine tasting and enjoying dinner at our fabulous restaurants.

Favorite style of dance:

Anything fast … salsa, jive, etc.

What would you call your current dance style?

Quirky Cathy moves.

Who is your dance idol?

Kevin Bacon in “Footloose.”

How much dance experience do you have?

I was a Songleader in high school and I dance at Runway Market while working and that is it in a nutshell.

Occupation: 

Restauranteur and owner of Wingman Birdz + Brewz.

Favorite Hobby:

Cuddling Bruce Wayne, my cat.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

30+ years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

Enjoying community restaurants and bars to see food and cocktail trends.

Favorite style of dance:

Hip-hop or swing.

What would you call your current dance style?

Hip-flop.

Who is your dance idol?

Michael Jackson, Usher.

How much dance experience do you have?

9+ hours

Occupation: 

Manager of Engineering & Operations at Columbia Rural Electric Association.

Favorite Hobby:

Golf and time with family.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

7 years.

Favorite style of dance:

Watching! 🙂 I’d like to do swing dancing if I was good at it.

What would you call your current dance style?

I am a terrible dancer, but I love to see others who are good at it.

How much dance experience do you have?

I danced at my wedding 28 years ago. 🙂

Occupation: 

Director of Philanthropy Board Relations at Providence.

Favorite Hobby:

Poker, running, baking chocolate chip cookies and reading romcom books.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

35 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

I can’t choose just one. Checking out new books at the library, going out for sushi or trivia, or going for a run around town.

Favorite style of dance:

Swing or salsa.

What would you call your current dance style?

Expressive. 🙂

Who is your dance idol?

Whitney Houston—I signed up for this competition because I really just wanna dance with somebody!

How much dance experience do you have?

A few charity events and many spontaneous kitchen and grocery store moments.

Occupation: 

Realtor at The Provost Real Estate Team.

Favorite Hobby:

Traveling with my husband or camping locally in the PNW.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

21 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

Dinner parties with friends.

Favorite style of dance:

If I were to guess, I would say ballroom, swing, or hip-hop looks fun!

What would you call your current dance style?

Unhinged.

Who is your dance idol?

Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing.”

How much dance experience do you have?

I have never danced.

Occupation: 

Realtor at The Provost Real Estate Team.

Favorite Hobby:

Boating and riding ATV.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

36 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

Fair and Frontier Days.

Favorite style of dance:

Swing dancing, I think …

What would you call your current dance style?

Swaying side to side …

Who is your dance idol?

Channing Tatum.

How much dance experience do you have?

I danced in gym class at high school and my wife and I slow dance in the kitchen.

Occupation: 

Marketing & Sales Manager at Dumas Station Wines.

Favorite Hobby:

Golf and movies.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

27 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

Visit restaurants and watch live music with friends.

Favorite style of dance:

Salsa and tango.

What would you call your current dance style?

Improvisational swing.

Who is your dance idol?

Gene Kelly and Gregory Hines.

How much dance experience do you have?

A little. I have been in a couple of musicals and had to dance, and in high school I was my mom’s ballroom dancing practice partner when my dad
was at work.

Occupation: 

Executive Director at Common Roots Housing Trust.

Favorite Hobby:

Trying to keep houseplants alive.

How long have you lived in Walla Walla?

9 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in Walla Walla?

Walk my dogs through Pioneer Park.

Favorite style of dance:

Modern.

What would you call your current dance style?

Enthusiastic.

Who is your dance idol?

Britney Spears.

How much dance experience do you have?

I’ve been dancing for almost 40 years. I’ve been good at dancing for 0 of them.