Dancing with the Putnam County Stars 2016

Monday, April 25, 2016

Photos by JARED JERNAGAN

The 2016 edition of Dancing with the Putnam County Stars featured fierce competition and high marks from the judges across the board. At night's end, it was Allison Creekmore and Logan Kuhne who claimed the dancing title with their ghoulish take on a tango/cha-cha combo. Phyllis Legan claimed the top fundraiser title by raising more than $7,500.

Allison Creekmore (right) and professional partner Logan Kuhne celebrate their 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars title.
Top fundraiser Phyllis Legan (left) and dancing champion Allison Creekmore (right) celebrate their 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars titles with their shared dancing partner Logan Kuhne, one of two dancing pros who did two routines on Saturday evening.
Phyllis Legan receives her trophy for being the top fundraiser for the Putnam County Youth Development Commission at the 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars event.
Brooke Trissell (right) and Josh Bain celebrate their second-place finish in the 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars event. The last duo to dance on Saturday, Trissell and Bain performed a contemporary lyrical routine.

Liz Cheatham and David Roberts perform a fox trot.
Liz Cheatham and David Roberts perform a fox trot.
Working her profession as a karate instructor into the routine, Niki St. Pierre performs a freestyle hip hop routine with professional partner Josh Bain.
Niki St. Pierre performs a freestyle hip hop routine with professional partner Josh Bain.
Linda Hunter and Brad Sandy dance their quick step routine Saturday evening.
Linda Hunter and Brad Sandy dance their quick step routine Saturday evening.
Earning the first perfect score of the evening, Bucky Kramer and Tara Gardner perform a hip hop routine Saturday evening.
Earning the first perfect score of the evening, Bucky Kramer and Tara Gardner perform a hip hop routine Saturday evening.
After completing his hip hop routine with Tara Gardner, Bucky Kramer performs a second dance with sons Arrick and Christian.
Phyllis Legan dances an east coast swing with professional partner Logan Kuhne. Legan was the top fundraiser of the night with more than $7,000.
Phyllis Legan dances an east coast swing with professional partner Logan Kuhne. Legan was the top fundraiser of the night with more than $7,000.
With original partner Jamie France out of the competition with an injury, Jessyca South still wanted to perform Saturday, so she enlisted 2013 DWTPCS champion Mike Balka to join her in a jazz freestyle routine.
With original partner Jamie France out of the competition with an injury, Jessyca South still wanted to perform Saturday, so she enlisted 2013 DWTPCS champion Mike Balka to join her in a jazz freestyle routine.
Earning a perfect score from the judges, Troy Greenlee and Kristi Glotzbach perform their hip hop routine.
Earning a perfect score from the judges, Troy Greenlee and Kristi Glotzbach perform their hip hop routine.
Earning a perfect score from the judges, Troy Greenlee and Kristi Glotzbach perform their hip hop routine.
Posting a perfect score, Allison Creekmore and Logan Kuhne perform a tango/cha-cha combination. Creekmore and Kuhne walked away with the 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars title.
Posting a perfect score, Allison Creekmore and Logan Kuhne perform a tango/cha-cha combination. Creekmore and Kuhne walked away with the 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars title.
Posting a perfect score, Allison Creekmore and Logan Kuhne perform a tango/cha-cha combination. Creekmore and Kuhne walked away with the 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars title.
Posting a perfect score, Allison Creekmore and Logan Kuhne perform a tango/cha-cha combination. Creekmore and Kuhne walked away with the 2016 Dancing with the Putnam County Stars title.
Tony Detro and Katie Wallace heat up the dance floor with a salsa number.
Tony Detro and Katie Wallace heat up the dance floor with a salsa number.
With a medley of Michael Jackson songs as their accompaniment, Jake Martin and Ashley Clute wow the crowd with a salsa/tango combination.
With a medley of Michael Jackson songs as their accompaniment, Jake Martin and Ashley Clute wow the crowd with a salsa/tango combination.
With a medley of Michael Jackson songs as their accompaniment, Jake Martin and Ashley Clute wow the crowd with a salsa/tango combination.
In a routine full of jumps and lifts, Don Owen leapfrogs partner Sarah Bond late in their jive number. The routine was doubly impressive for Owen, who also provided the vocals for the accompanying music.
Don Owen and Sarah Bond impress with their jive routine. The performance was doubly impressive for Owen, who also provided the vocals for the accompanying music.
Bringing a contemporary flavor to the competition, Brook Trissell and pro partner Josh Bain perform a lyrical routine. Trissell placed second in the dance competition. Additionally, the accompanying music was a duet of Adell's "Hello," performed by Bain and LaToshia Everson.
Bringing a contemporary flavor to the competition, Brook Trissell and pro partner Josh Bain perform a lyrical routine. Trissell placed second in the dance competition. Additionally, the accompanying music was a duet of Adell's "Hello," performed by Bain and LaToshia Everson.
Bringing a contemporary flavor to the competition, Brook Trissell and pro partner Josh Bain perform a lyrical routine. Trissell placed second in the dance competition. Additionally, the accompanying music was a duet of Adell's "Hello," performed by Bain and LaToshia Everson.