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Next month, 32 dancers will participate in the annual “Wanna Dance?” competition to benefit The Woman’s Discovery Center. The volunteer dancers will be divided into two groups of eight pairs; the first will perform at 7 p.m. on March 31 at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center, and the second will perform at 7 p.m. on April 6 at the Jonesboro High School Theater. Finally, all 16 couples will reunite for the grand finale on April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Valley View Performing Arts Center. Tickets to each Dance Night are $5 (preschool age and under are free) and will be available at the door or in advance by calling 219-2488. For more information, check out the Style feature in the upcoming March issue of Jonesboro Occasions.

So far, this year’s dancers include:

Katy Wagner & James Frans
Lindsey Hawkins & James Frans
Kara Fowler & Marc Miles
Erin Greer & Jared Seeman
Deanna Sprinkle & Eric Vickrey
Jordan Smith & Brian Emison
Lisa Davis & Kaleb Clouse
Leslie Lavender & Brandon Smith
Shana Pierce & Brad Faught
Mallory Johnson & Rich Battles
Kerri Patterson & Chris Puryear
Sue Wise Bruehl & Dan Marburger
Abby Lee & Barry Wells
Brandi Hunter & Kevin Jumper
Stacy Lairson & Doug Brimhall

For more information about “Wanna Dance?” and for more on Amanda Hanson (pictured, photo by Amy Long), one of the event’s veteran coaches, check out the style feature in the upcoming March issue of Jonesboro Occasions.