Cristo Rey Jesuit High School of Milwaukee annually hosts its own version of “Dancing with the Stars” — Milwaukee’s Stars Merengue. The recent event featured eight hometown stars who partnered with dance professionals to choreograph and perform live original routines for those in attendance.
- Monica and Tim Hanley, co-chairs of the 2018 Milwaukee’s Stars Merengue.
- Matt D’Attilio, president and founder of Pegasus Partners Ltd., dances the cha-cha with Fred Astaire partner Nastya.
- Daniela, class of 2019, dances in the student performance alongside fellow students AJ, class of 2021, and Ana, class of 2020.
- Emcee Sophia Minnaert, Fox Sports Wisconsin reporter.
- The 2018 Merengue star dancers and Fred Astaire dance professionals
- 2018 Milwaukee’s Stars Merengue co-chairs, Margaret and Bill Crowley.
- Ted Perry, reporter and anchor at Fox 6 News, dances the cha-cha with Fred Astaire partner Allie.
- Rich Meeusen, 2018 ballroom champion, with Fred Astaire partner Ariel.
- Class of 2019 students with Corporate Work Study program director Joe Mazza.
- Lacey Sadoff, 1st runner-up & judge’s choice, with Fred Astaire partner Alex.
- The 2018 Judges: Kris Ropella, Opus College of Engineering dean at Marquette University, Steve Novak, sports analyst at Fox Sports Wisconsin, and Maria Lopez Vento, VP grants & impact investments of Bader Philanthropies.
- Monica and Tim Hanley, co-chairs of the 2018 Milwaukee’s Stars Merengue.
- Emcee Sophia Minnaert, Fox Sports Wisconsin reporter.
- Deanna Tillisch, president & CEO of UPAF, dances the waltz with Fred Astaire partner Zachary.
- Ted Perry, reporter and anchor at Fox 6 News, dances the cha-cha with Fred Astaire partner Allie.
- Daniela, class of 2019, dances in the student performance alongside fellow students AJ, class of 2021, and Ana, class of 2020.
- The 2018 Merengue star dancers and Fred Astaire dance professionals
- Rich Meeusen, 2018 ballroom champion, with Fred Astaire partner Ariel.
- Lacey Sadoff, 1st runner-up & judge’s choice, with Fred Astaire partner Alex.
- Monica and Tim Hanley, co-chairs of the 2018 Milwaukee’s Stars Merengue.
- Emcee Sophia Minnaert, Fox Sports Wisconsin reporter.
- Ted Perry, reporter and anchor at Fox 6 News, dances the cha-cha with Fred Astaire partner Allie.