WHEELING, W.Va. — Augusta Levy Behavioral Services has announced the 13 pairings scheduled to compete in the 2026 Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars fundraiser.
The event will mark its 15th year and raise money for Augusta Levy’s programs and services for children, adolescents and adults with developmental, behavioral and emotional needs in the Ohio Valley.
The 2026 pairings are:
- The Health Plan Vice President of Operations Derrick Fickling and Turn It Out Dance Academy instructor Payton Nickerson.
- Jefferson Health Plan Sales and Marketing Executive Alicia Jordan and 2024 Dancing With the Ohio Valley Stars champion Tommy Haluscak.
- Laughlin Memorial Chapel Executive Director Tessa Weisenborn and freelance dancer Michael Kittle.
- Elena D’Angelo Santini and Studio MC Dance instructor Caleb Cooper.
- Wheeling Nailers Director of Corporate Sales Max Fiedorczyk and Studio MC instructor Divine Roby.
- Dr. Alex Pancake of Meridian Dental Specialists and Dynamic Dance Force owner Cassidy Hlad.
- Our very own Big Willie 105.5 morning-show host and media consultant Greg McCullough and Dynamic Dance Force instructor Samantha Ebert.
- Youth worker Jermaine Hans Lucious and Rysing Star Dance Academy instructor Tori Bumba.
- Wheeling Newspapers Managing Editor Derek Redd and Studio MC Dance instructor Tiffany Scott.
- Chef Adam and Studio MC Dance instructor Alex Mitchell.
- Wheeling University professor and physical therapist Hugo Andreini III and Take a Bow Dance/Cheer Centre instructor Kendyl Brandon.
- TSG Business Development Specialist Bob Means and Studio MC Dance instructor Lydia Boyd.
- The Rev. Shannon Blosser and Arielettes Dance instructor Mary Coleman.
Participants will rehearse with their partners during the weeks before the competition. They will also participate in People’s Choice voting, with each dollar donated counting as one vote.
Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships and voting will support Augusta Levy Behavioral Services.
The couples are scheduled to perform before a live audience on Nov. 14.
