Local Celebrities Squaring Off in Dance Competition for Atlanta Nonprofit EDIN

ATLANTA — Fashioned after hit shows So You Think You Can Dance™ and Dancing with the Stars™, the Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN) and Dance 101 have joined forces to create the Celebrity Dance Challenge™.

Atlanta celebrities have partnered with Dance 101 instructors and are rehearsing now for the competition, scheduled to take place at the 14th Street Playhouse on November 19. The public will determine the winner of EDIN’s Celebrity Dance Challenge™ by voting for their favorite celebrity at www.dancingforselfesteem.org. Anyone can cast a vote by making a $1 tax-deductible contribution to EDIN.

EDIN will be collecting votes online in the weeks preceding the event and during the final performance. Advance tickets to the Celebrity Dance Challenge™ are $25 plus taxes and box office fees; $30 tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets, learn more about the event or vote for your favorite celebrity dancer, visit www.dancingforselfesteem.org. EDIN and Dance 101 will be updating the site with interviews and video of the celebs rehearsing.

Celebrity Dance Challenge™ details:

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m. EDT

Location: 14th Street Playhouse

173 14th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309

For directions or other information, please visit: http://bit.ly/14Street

Web Site: www.dancingforselfesteem.org

Confirmed Celebrities and Judges

• Corinna Allen, Host, Better Mornings Atlanta on CBS Atlanta

• Reggie Aqui, News Anchor, CNN.com Live

• Richie Arpino, Renowned Atlanta Hair Artist and Owner, Arpino Salon

• Veronica Best, Atlanta Fashion Model

• Jessica Dauler, Host, Jessica Shops Atlanta (weekly radio segment on Q100) and Wife of Bert Show’s Jeff Dauler

• Holly Firfer – Atlanta Media Maven and Jewelry Designer, Past Host of Atlanta & Company on WXIA

• E. Vincent Martinez, Director of Urban Couture Fashion Department, Grady High School and Writer of Fashionado

• Tom Sullivan, Radio Personality (weekly segment on Steve & Vicki Show on 98.5) and Past Host of Atlanta & Company on WXIA

• Ricardo Ullio, Chef/Owner, U Restaurants (including Sotto Sotto, Fritti, Beleza and Cuerno)

• Suchita Vadlamani, Host, Good Day Atlanta on Fox 5

About EDIN

The Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN) is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Georgia dedicated to preventing eating disorders and promoting positive body esteem through education, outreach and action. EDIN is committed not only to educating the community about the devastating effects and warning signs of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, but also to focusing its programs and outreach on the promotion of a healthy body image and positive self-esteem. To learn more, visit www.MyEDIN.org.

About Dance 101

Dance 101 – Opened in 2004, Atlanta’s Dance 101 is the largest adult only dance studio in the country, with over 12,000 students, 42 professional teachers, 120+ weekly classes and located in-town in a 10,000 sq. foot space. Dance 101’s imaginative approach to dance as fitness as well as performing arts, distinguishes itself as the most unique dance studio in the country. Artistic Director and choreographer for Celebrity Dance Challenge TM, Bubba Carr, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience having worked with renowned performers such as Cher and Jane’s Addiction in the past. For more info, visit www.dance101.org.