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Local Dancing With the Stars contest raises $50,000

Local Dancing With the Stars contest raises $50,000
Local Dancing With the Stars contest raises $50,000
Posted at 5:57 AM, Dec 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-08 01:11:59-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Locals busted a move for a version of Dancing With The Stars for charity.

Ten contestants were paired with professional dancers Thursday night and performed in front of a crowd for a chance to win the grand prize.

Dina Foster won the Judges Choice Award and danced the salsa.

Dean Leboeuf won the People's Choice Award with a cha cha.

A total of 300 tickets were sold, which raised more than $50,000 for Legal Services of North Florida.

The event was held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Tallahassee.

Wtxl's Paulo Salazar was a judge for the contest.

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