* Mardi Gras Casino Amateur Dance Contest with Guest Judge Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke.

For some unknown reason (to Jeff Eats, that is) Mrs. Jeff Eats loves the “Dancing with the Stars” TV-show… So, I’m kinda thinking- we’ll be at the Mardi Gras Casino on December 29th… as-SPECTATORS!

The Skinny:

WHAT: Mardi Gras Casino Amateur Dance Contest with Guest Judge Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke

Put on your dancing shoes to compete in the Mardi Gras Amateur Dance Contest for a chance to win 1st place for $1,000 cash plus a ½ hour choreographed dance lesson from Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke!

DATE: Tuesday, December 29, 2015

TIME: Register at Players’ Club now thru 12/29 until 3:00pm

5pm – 6pm: Registration on the Veranda

6:30pm: Contest begins

Meet & Greet with Cheryl Burke following Contest

PRIZES: 1st Place: $1,000 cash plus ½ hour choreographed dance lesson from

Dancing with the Stars Cheryl Burke

2nd Place: $500 cash

3rd Place: $250 cash

Couples will split prize for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place

WHERE: The Veranda at Mardi Gras Casino

831 North Federal Highway

Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

877-55-SLOTS

For more information visit www.mgfla.com

WHO: Cheryl Burke:

With over 20 years dancing experience and several championship titles under her belt, Emmy nominated professional dancer Cheryl Burke, has tangoed and sambaed her way into the hearts of millions through the hit ABC television show Dancing with the Stars and recently became the show’s first professional dancer to appear in the finals six times and the semi-finals nine times, becoming champion twice with Emmitt Smith in Season 3 and Drew Lachey in Season 2. Cheryl has been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful and often appears on Maxim Magazine’s Hot 100 List. In 2010, she made a much talked about appearance in the music video for Ne-Yo’s Camera Phone.

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