Volunteer + Information HPE (aka VIQ) is excited to announce the 18th annual Dancing with the Stars Quinte.
DWTSQ is returning to the Empire Theatre in Belleville on Friday, May 29th, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
“Funds raised through this event support the work of Volunteer + Information HPE, helping connect people with meaningful opportunities to give back across our community. As our largest fundraiser, it plays a vital role in sustaining the programs that match volunteers with local organizations in need. Last year alone, VIQ helped place more than 800 volunteers with over 280 agencies and maintained nearly 300 active volunteer opportunities, helping generate millions of dollars in human capital savings that support essential programs, services, and events throughout the region.” – Mykayla Harrison, Executive Director
Eight couples are paired with a professional dance instructor, and they will collaborate on dance style, music, and costume unique to them. The night will include special performances from last year’s winning team, a dance studio exhibition, and a halftime show by the Quinte Twirlers Modern Square Dance Club.
Our Dance Teams:
1) Megan Sharkey, Lavish Studio Creations
Brad Kelly, Quinte Health Care – Trenton Memorial Hospital
Dance Instructor: France – For the Love of Dance
2) Celine LePage, The Lark
Alex Bruce, The Lark
Dance Instructor: Christian Jaehn-Kreibaum
3) Chaz Lucas, Ink Cisive
Tammy Rickey, The Frozen Shoppe
Dance Instructor: Victoria Ciani – Astounding Heights Dance Academy
4) Aleesha Camp, Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation Lindsay Butcher-Dodds, Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation
Dance Instructor: Madi Hughes – Astounding Heights Dance Academy
5) Sue Oliver, Loyalist College – Elevate Plus Program
Jake Jackman, Film.ca Centre Cinemas
Dance Instructor: Alicia Sewell – Astounding Heights Dance Academy
6) Krysten Bonisteel, Sugar Mama’s Bake Shoppe Inc.
Jason Bonisteel, The City of Belleville
Dance Instructor: Tawny Jackson – Tawny’s School of Dance
7) Hazzem Koudsi, Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings (HFH PEH)
Hilary Lundy, Belleville General Hospital
Dance Instructor: Meg Langton – HFH PEH / Belleville Dance Experience
8) April Meeks, Shoeless Joe’s Belleville
Alex Anthony, Shoeless Joe’s Belleville
Dance Instructor: Lisa Francis
Our Hosts:
Paul Ferguson, Cool 100FM, Starboard Communications
Tim Durkin, Rock107, Quinte Broadcasting
Tickets: On sale to general public Wednesday, March 25 @ 11 am
Ticket Purchase Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/viq-dancing-with-the-stars-quinte-2026-tickets-1985512657808?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ticket Prices: VIP seating is $35. + taxes and fees, General balcony seating is $25. + taxes and fees (excluding front row AA and BB – $35. ++), Children 12 and under $10 + taxes and fees
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For more information or sponsorship opportunities – please contact Mykayla Harrison at mykaylah@viq.ca or Arlene Coculuzzi at arlenec@viq.ca
