Riolo Instructors Dance with the Media Stars

Riolo Dance Studio is pleased to sponsor Indy's own version of Dancing With the Stars -- Media Stars, that is! The project began when organizers for the Elizabella Ball (a fund-raiser for Catholic Charities) asked Marie Riolo Roach, studio owner, long-time dance instructor and supporter of dance and charities in Indianapolis, if she would be willing to partner with them in putting together a Dancing with the Stars Program for their 2008 event. Several local media stars volunteered their time--not a small commitment for people with little or no dance experience to learn a routine well enough to perform in front of hundreds of people and look good in the process! The Riolo instructors volunteered their time--countless hours spent in choreographing routines and then practicing with their stars. Riolo Dance Studio donated the use of their dance floor for all practice--an estimated 100+ hours. On the night of the big event, the couples performed in front of a live audience whose members then voted for their favorite couple. Though it is a lot of work, all the stars and instructors look forward to these events as an opportunity to do their part for Indianapolis charities.

Left to Right:

Jennifer Luna, Instructor; David Siler, Executive Director of Catholic Charities; Marie Riolo Roach, Instructor; Rafael Sanchez, WRTV6 News Anchor; Julia Moffitt, WTHR Sunrise Morning Anchor; Drew Kolditz, Instructor; Rob Jenkins, Instructor; Kelly Vaughn, B105.7 Morning Anchor.

You, too, can dance like the stars! Contact us about lessons!

Riolo Dance & Marie Riolo Roach...490-6739 Rob Jenkins...331-3551

Drew Kolditz...514-7997 Jennifer Luna...812-202-3780

Here are the details of events at which the Riolo Instructors and Media Stars danced.

Results of Dancing With the Media Stars Competitions

August 2008 Elizabella Ball--Marie Riolo Roach (instructor) and Rafael Sanchez (star)

May 2009 Heart of Gold Ball--Angela Garote (star) and Drew Kolditz (instructor)