2026 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our final Dancing with Local Stars
Overall Winners: Charly Nicholson & Miller Robertson
Winning Team Dance Coach: Courtney Courtney
People’s Choice Award: Billie Grawe & Bill Calkins
2026 Dancers
Paige & Owen Alford-Bichsel
Beth & Rick Craven
Jeanette & Dan Soebbing
Katy & Nathan Oshner
Billie Grawe & Bill Calkins
Kate Runfola & Patrick Regner
Erica Perry-Broekemeier & Jeremy Platt
Shelby Rose & Damon Gibson
Charly Nicholson & Miller Roberston
Makayla Buckley & Robin Bailey
2025 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Covered Bottoms Diaper Bank!
Overall Winners: Sam McKelvie & Adam Yates
Winning Team Dance Coach: Jill Schuckman
People’s Choice Award: Britta Carper & Jonathan Hoover
2025 Dancers
Mekia Gay & Maurice Silas
Maddie Ippensen & Dennis Ippensen
Melissa Wayland & Michael D. Perkins
Laura & Chris Sethaler
Shantae & Tom Frese
Kettisha Hodges & Blake Scheer
Britta Carper & Jonathan Hoover
Megan Sohn & Jim Sohn
Megan Duesterhaus & Ashley Burnett
Sam McKelvie & Adam Yates
2024 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, The Schell Family!
Overall Winners: Brenna Phillips & Scott Phillips
Winning Team Dance Coach: Brenna Phillips
People’s Choice Award: Julie Phelan & Jim Molidor
2024 Dancers
Amy Hendrian & Kasey Gerding
Brenna Phillips & Scott Phillips
Mary & Derek Byquist
Whitney Stanford & Mark Hespen
Connie & T. Heberlein
Emily Watkins & Norm Ellerbrock
Brianna & Ray Rivera
Angie Gooding & Becky Koetters
Julie Phelan & Jim Molidor
2023 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Kate Dougherty!
Overall Winners: April Hawkins & Shawn Jones
Winning Team Dance Coach: Andrea Heiden, Vancil Performing Arts Center
People’s Choice Award: Anthony Oliver & Sarah Barry
2023 Dancers
Anthony Oliver
Sarah Barry
Jessica & Patrick Hollensteiner
Mallory & Taylor Ramey
Adam & Joan Goehl
Maria Bichsel
Brittney Ippensen
Emely Hernandez
April Hawkins
Shawn Jones
DeAnna Snider
Trent Lyons
2022 Dancing Winners
2022 Dancing WinnersThank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Ann Boland!
Overall Winners: Adam & Joan Goehl
Winning Team Dance Coach: Amy Zanger, Vancil Performing Arts Center
People’s Choice Award: Allison Hutson & LB Cornwell
2022 Dancers
Allison Hutson & LB Cornwell
Crystal Perry & Randy Wolfmeyer
Maria Bichsel & Brittney Ippensen
Leah & Craig Heming
Michael & Erica Stewart
Nicole Haubrich & Brooke Baldwin
Adam & Joan Goehl
Megan Peters & Sean Major
2021 Dancing Winners
2021 Dancing WinnersThank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, 2x4's for Hope!
Overall Winners: Christina & Josh Duffy
Winning Team Dance Coach: Jill Schuckman, Cheryl Loatsch Studio
People’s Choice Award: Matt & Gina Bergman
2021 Dancers
Sarah Cole & Kaitlyn Shuckman
Orville & Jessica Jones
Todd Pettit & Susan Goodwin
Matt & Gina Bergman
Kelsey Deters & Brodie Mann
Christina & Josh Duffy
Andrea Heiden & Abby Huber
2020 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Kris Kutcher!
Overall Winners: Connie Philips & Drew Quintero
Winning Team Dance Coach: Beth Heinze, Heinze Dance Academy
People’s Choice Award: Heidi Meyer & Paul Tracy
2020 Dancers
Arista & Jason Bauerly
Autumn Westhoff
Trent Lyons
Sandy Shore
Shane Kuhlmeier
Kelley & Jeff Elsie
Sara Deters
Darek Lambert
Mallory & Taylor Ramey
Angie & Jack Higgins
Amy & Scott Douglas
Heidi Meyer
Paul Tracy
Emely Eastmond
Kylee Straube
Dalton Sparks
Jessica & Patrick Hollensteiner
Denys Stark
Mark Wavrunek
Connie Phillips
Drew Quintero
2019 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Ann Miller Titus!
Overall Winners: April Albert and Tad Luebbehusen
Winning Team Dance Coach:Amy Zanger, Vancil Performing Arts Center
People’s Choice Award:Alta King and Trenton Murfin
Other Awards:
Biggest Ego: Sarah Barry and Anthony Oliver
Best Hair: April Albert and Tad Luebbehusen
Best Chemistry: Karen and Marcel Wagner
Best Costume: Debbie and Brennan Reed
Rock Stars: Olivia Stotts and Chris Taylor
Kickin It Up-Most Spirited: Kaitlyn Phillips and Nathan Koetters
Team Challenge: QU Staff
Team Coach: Jill Schuckman
2019 Dancers
Ryan and Kimber Stark
Alta King and Trenton Murfin
Sarah Barry and Anthony Oliver
DeAnna Snider and Adam Duesterhaus
Kaitlyn Phillips and Nathan Koetters
Olivia Stotts and Chris Taylor
Kristina Miller and Walker Smith
Karen and Marcel Wagner
Penny Lock and Bill Sanders
Brittany Frame and Kyle VanderMaiden
Megan Dolbeare and Andrew Abbott
April Albert and Tad Luebbehusen
Debbie and Brennan Reed
Kaitlyn Schuckman and Tyler Dobey
Laura Sievert and Ryan Schumacher
2018 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Ray Wilson!
Overall Winners: Crissie Duran and Zeke Cernea
Winning Team Dance Coach: Beth Heinze, Heinze Dance Academy
People’s Choice Award: April Azotea and Eddie Edmondson
Other Awards:
Best Costume: Catie Doyle & Max Dancer
Kickin’ it Up (Most Spirited): Talia Newkirk & Matt Anderson
Biggest Ego: Shannon Davis & David Amelotti
Rock Stars: April Azotea & Eddie Edmondson
Best Hair: Amber Fafoglia & Korey Haner
Best Chemistry: Casey Little & Zach Scharnhorst
2018 DANCERS
David Amelotti & Shannon Davis
Matt Anderson & Talia Newkirk
Tyler Brumbaugh & Pilar Brumbaugh
Zeke Cernea & Crissie Duran
Max Dancer & Catie Doyle
Eddie Edmondson & April Azotea
Jason Finney & Danielle Hiland
Steve Grawe & Morgan Grawe
Korey Haner & Amber Fafoglia
Dustin Higgins & Melinda Higgins
Jamie Hull & Stevee Sohn
Zachary Scharnhorst & Casey Little
Dominic Scott & Kat Reid
Brian Spotts & Diane Tappe
Neil Veihl & Diana Veihl
Nathan Wall & Mary Muehlenfeld
Austin Young & Laura Keane
2017 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Teen Reach!
Overall Winners: Morgan Grawe & Steve Grawe
Winning Team Dance Coach: Holly Schell at Elite Dance Studio
People’s Choice Award: April Azotea & Zach Scharnhorst
Other Awards:
Best Costume: Laura Keane & Jason Beddall
Best Chemistry: Lori George & Chris George
Biggest Ego: Catie Doyle & Max Dancer
Most Spirit: Casey Little & Adam Ridder
Rock Stars: Joyce Waterkotte & Bryan Smith
Best Disco/Lyrical/Jazz Dance: Laura Keane & Jason Beddall
Best Hip Hop/Swing Dance: Melinda & Dr. Dustin Higgins
Best Broadway/Freestyle Dance: Lori George & Chris George
2017 DANCERS
Angelica Niemann & Matt Anderson
Allison Bakrow & Scott Souser
Laura Keane & Jason Beddall
Kelsey Rost-Davis & Todd Rost
Liz Bentley & Mike Peterson
Erin Krupps & Philip Krupps
Joyce Waterkotte & Bryan Smith
Emily Gartland & Brian Durante
April Azotea & Zach Scharnhorst
Melinda & Dr. Dustin Higgins
Amy Kuhl & Jared Summers
Tiffany & Rome Frericks
Lori & Chris George
Kris Mason & Kevin Buss
Diana Veihl & Jamie Veach
Jenny & Ryan Willingham
Morgan & Steve Grawe
Kat Reid & Dominic Scott
Brittany & Nick Phillips
Catie Doyle & Max Dancer
Casey Little & Adam Ridder
2016 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Dr. George Meyer!
Overall Winners: Jenny Dancer & Jim Keller
People's Choice Winners: Pilar Yates & Tyler Brumbaugh
2016 DANCERS
Jenny Dancer & Jim Keller
Jenny Dreasler & Adam Duesterhaus
Valerie & Jake Greving
Danielle Hiland & Jason Finney
Amelia Hobbs & Chris Hultz
Katie Pellman & Michael Polarchy
Ali Power & Jared Holbrook
Tiffaney Rains & Justin Twaddle
Alisha & Phillip Smith
Stevee Baker Sohn & Matt Schulte
Olivia Hopson & Zac Ufkes
Stacy Luker & Mike Dailing
Heidi Meyer & Mandar Dighe
Shelly & Sayeed Ali
Joi & Bret Austin
April & Tony Buss
Joyce Waterkotte & Bryan Smith
Jill Wollaston & Antony Wollaston
Pilar Yates & Tyler Brumbaugh
2015 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Dave Ulrich!
Overall Winners: Holly Schell and Andrew Eisenbeiss
Winning Team Dance Coach: Amy Terwelp, Vancil Performing Arts Studio
People’s Choice Award: Mary Muehlenfeld and Zeke Cernea
Other Awards:
Best Costume: Sheri Busse & Greg Whitney
Best Chemistry: Liz Solaro & Chris Solaro
Biggest Ego: Lauren Kalil & Joshua Jones
Most Spirit: Rachel Henke & David Amelotti
Best Ballroom/Swing Dance: D’Aunn Sturhahn & KJ Sturhahn
Best Country/International Dance: Sara Thurman & Jeff Kennedy
Best Disco/Hip Hop Dance: Hannah McNeff & PJ Moody
2015 DANCERS
Sheri Busse
Greg Whitney
Shannon Davis
Jimmy Holtschlag
Crissie Duran
Logan Kammerer
Rachel Henke
David Amelotti
Deena Kroeger
Mark Aleman
Mary Muehlenfeld
Zeke Cernea
Holly Schell
Andrew Eisenbess
Layne Shottenkirk
Ryan Schnack
Kate Wingerter
Austin Young
Sara Thurman
Jeff Kennedy
Liz Solaro
Dr. Chris Solaro
D'Aunn Sturhahn
KJ Sturhahn
Diane Tappe
Neil Veihl
Jill Wellman
Reggie Freel
Dr. Doug Freel
Julie Ross
Jim Robesky
Lauren Kalil
Joshua Jones
Hannah McNeff
PJ Moody
Tieraney Craig
Ron Gengenbacher
2014 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Todd Shackelford !
Overall Winners: Kathleen Birsic & Kris Kutcher
People’s Choice Winners: Rajah Maples & Terry Traeder
Best Chemistry: Sara Platt & David Corrigan
Best Costumes: Tricia Bart & Lenny Bart
Most Dramatic: Hilary Minnick & Kevn Minnick
Biggest Ego: Casey Schnack-Shield & Tom Van Ness
2014 DANCERS
Kristen Aguirre & Shawn Smith
Angie Asmann & Tyler Tomlinson
Kathleen Birsic & Kris Kutcher
Brandy Blickhan & Ted Meyer
Lindsey Hess & Cheeks McGee
Victoria & Christopher Kelley
Anna Lee Koutz & Robert Bentley
Emy Nutt & Frankie Murphy Giesing
Casey Schnack-Schild & Tom Van Ness
Rajah Maples & Terry Traeder
Allison Miller & Brian Pahlmann
Tegan Orpet & Rick Mewes
Sara Platt & David Corrigan
Koretta Sykes & Joe Henning
Tricia & Lenny Bart
Hilary & Kevin Minnick
Sarah & Robert Roman
2013 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Terry Anderson !
Overall Winners: Anna Lee Koutz & Sam Dancer
People’s Choice Winners: Ginny Gully & James Lemon
Best Chemistry: Sara Platt & David Corrigan
Most Spirited: Brandy Blickhan & Ted Meyer
Most Elegant: Hilary Minnick & Kevn Minnick
Best Costumes: Gerilyn Morrison & Steve Grabenstetter
2013 DANCERS
Kristen Aguirre & Charlie Martin
Brandy Blickhan & Ted Meyer
Lindsay Boetsch & Chris Patterson
Megan Duesterhaus & Daniel Clausius
Brianne Fritts & Shawn Smith
Terri Heinecke & C. David Nuessen
Gerilyn Malone & Steve Grabenstetter
Dawn Whitcomb & Tom Shackelford
Allison Merrill & Dave Kroner
Hilary & Kevin Minnick
Sara Platt & David Corrigan
Casey Schnack Schild & Craig Heming
Betsy Wert & Brian Palhmann
Anna Lee Koutz & Sam Dancer
Jennifer Wendling & Scott Davis
Sherri Wood & Lee Keith
Ginny Gully & James Lemon
Allison Merrill & Dave Kroner
2012 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Rocky & Rhonda Murry and Country Market/Niemann Foods, Inc. !
Overall Winners: Emy Nutt & Frankie Murphy Giesing
People’s Choice Winners: Mary Oakley & Gerry Kettler
2012 DANCERS
Terri Britton & Roberto Stellino
Emy Nutt & Frankie Murphy Giesing
Mecki Kosihn & Richie Hawkins
Megan Williams & James Tomlinson
Sondi Brockmiller & Korey Haner
Melissa Reis & Christopher Kelley
LeAnn Zwick & Cheeks McGee
Darla Pullins & Terry Traeder
Kate Martin & Dave Johnson
Tegan Orpet & Rick Mewes
Tricia & Lenny Bart
Erin & Robert Bentley
Jill Tracy & Dan Hayden
Allison Hall & Joe Henning
Cindy & Scott Phillips
Nadine & Michael Mitchell
Koretta Skyes & Beau Hicks
Mary Oakley & Gerry Kettler
2011 Dancing Winners
Thank you for joining us for our Night of Celebration to honor our humanitarian award winner, Jim Callahan and Refreshment Services Pepsi!
Overall Winners: Angie Asmann & Tyler Tomlinson
People’s Choice Winners: Tenille Sonethongkham & Rich Marcolla
2011 DANCERS
Angie Asmann & Tyler Tomlinson
Kathleen Birsic & Kris Kutcher
Jill Arnold Blickhan & Dennis Oliver
Holly Cain & Bill Paxton
Jen & Bob Gervasi
Tena & Ted Awerkamp
Jean & Mike Buckley
Rajah Maples & Lonnie Lemon
Patti & Richard McNay
Gail & Lou DeGreeff
Sarah & Robert Roman
Carol Sowers & Phil Quevillon
Stephanie Fleer & Ramey Thurman
Tenille Sonethongkham & Rich Marcolla
Dawn Urkes & Mark Freiburg
Lindsey Hess & Kyle Moore
Victoria Kelley & Tom Van Ness
Julie Venvertloh & Rodney Hart
