Dancing with the Community Stars hits Osceola

  • The mother-daughter tandem of Maria and Rihanna Fuentes was the overall winner as chosen by the judges. Photos provided
    The mother-daughter tandem of Maria and Rihanna Fuentes was the overall winner as chosen by the judges. Photos provided
  • Payton DeMers and Clyde Ericson were the People's Choice winners. Photos provided
    Payton DeMers and Clyde Ericson were the People's Choice winners. Photos provided
  • Suzanne Peterson, Jenni Erhart, and Roxanne Page danced in their nightgowns behind their walkers. Their slow, plodding steps, along with their mistakes, amused the crowd. Laughter ensued as the ladies flirted with the audience and attempted to bribe the judges with beads, money, and kisses. Photo provided
    Suzanne Peterson, Jenni Erhart, and Roxanne Page danced in their nightgowns behind their walkers. Their slow, plodding steps, along with their mistakes, amused the crowd. Laughter ensued as the ladies flirted with the audience and attempted to bribe the judges with beads, money, and kisses. Photo provided

    By Jenni Erhart

    For the Polk County News

    Saturday, April 1, the Osceola theater group the Community Players had a fundraiser to offset the expenses for their second play being performed this June. “Dancing with the Stars” followed a similar format as the ABC television competition show with the same name. Five dancing partnerships performed for three judges, who then commented on their dance and gav…