The 2026, 10th Anniversary Show of Dancing with the Shuswap Stars is thrilled to present a new line-up of community-minded dancers bravely willing to perform a dance routine on behalf of the Shuswap Hospice Society. We believe this special Anniversary show will be the most memorable yet and will raise the most funds for Shuswap Hospice to date!

The gala event will take place November 14th, 2026, at the SASCU Recreation Centre. The evening’s program is based on the Dancing With The Stars television show and includes open dancing, gourmet charcuterie boxes, a cash bar, awards, and loads of entertainment!

These volunteer dancers have stepped up and answered the call to support this event. All of them will be putting themselves out of their comfort zone to learn and perform a dance routine in only a few short weeks! 

The fundraising efforts begin now! The public may start making donations immediately to support their favorite contestants by purchasing star votes for $5.00. Each $5.00 contribution counts as one vote towards the dancer’s total. Advance voting will be combined with votes the night of the gala to determine the winning dancers.

To get a jump start on voting, please visit: www.shuswapstars.ca

The Couple’s Category presents…

Brad & Kelly DeMille – Owners/Operators of the renowned, DeMille’s Farm Market.

Tim & Dawn Alstad – Volunteers with Salmon Arm Rescue Unit. Tim was a prior Paramedic and Dawn, a prior RCMP Auxiliary Constable and founding member of She Shoe Swaps.

Dylan & Allie Browning – Owners of Browning Electric and an online nutrition coaching business.

Scott & Brittany Syme – Owner/Operators of Torphichen Farms Ltd. and Syme Structural Engineering Ltd.

The Group Category presents…

Meridian Integrative Health – featuring Christopher Davies, Nicole Davies, Melissa Sorge, Heather Smith, Nicole Hildebrandt, and Kayla Vannieuwenhuizen. This group intends on bringing joy and energy to the show!

Larch Hills Ski Club – featuring Val Heckrodt, Barb Heckrodt, Madeline Wilkie, Etoile Brown, Kate Ritchie, and Kari Wilkinson. This group is highly enthusiastic to step up for such a worthy cause!

BDV Law Firm – featuring Aleisha Goodman, Kelly Fournier, Ryan Scorgie, and Violet Denty. This group promises to deliver all the fun to the dance floor!

SAS Grads ’98 – featuring Leona Demer, Amy Derksen, Emily Bostrom, and Elisabeth Clark. This group plans to provide humor and laughter to the audience!

More detailed biographies and information about the 2026 Dancing With The Shuswap Stars event will be available online at www.shuswapstars.ca!