Dancing Stars of St. Johns County 2026

St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts (SACSPA) presents "Dancing Stars of St. Johns County" on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., on the stage of Flagler's Lewis Auditorium. This lively competition is similar to the TV show, Dancing with the Stars, and features St. Johns County residents who love to dance and who appreciate living in St. Johns County. The pre-show fun begins at 5:00 p.m. and includes a silent auction, student performances, and a photo station.

The local celebrities team up with professional dance instructors and compete for a panel of judges in the quest for two awards: People's Choice and Judge's Choice. 

Beneficiary

The fundraiser benefits St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts programs. Their mission is to give the gift of music through private vocal and instrumental lessons, ensembles, summer outreach camps, private scholarships, and more. Several local businesses and organizations sponsor the event.

2026 Competitors

• Daly Rosa works at a local elementary school and teaches Zumba at the St. Augustine Beach YMCA.
• Lindsay Kozlowski is a personal trainer and a triathlete, with a background in musical theater and film.
• Allyson Mecca Wagoner is a real estate investor and realtor who has operated a dance studio in the past.
• Michelle Guthrie-Loftis is a wedding planner who also plays several instruments.
• Kalee Godfrey is a St. Augustine native who works in law enforcement. She is a graduate of the St. Johns County Center for the Arts in St. Augustine High School.
• Kristopher Smith is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, and the frontman for the band Contact Buzz.
• John Demps, from Jacksonville, is a licensed title agent and closer who enjoys getting his exercise through cycling, golf, and weight training.
• Heather Sacco represents St. Augustine Youth Services. She enjoyed dance classes in her youth.

Event Details

Schedule: The lobby opens at 5:00 p.m. for a silent auction, student performances, and other pre-show activities. The auditorium opens for seating at 6:00 p.m., when they present a slide show, and the competition begins at 6:30 p.m. After the Dancing Stars receive their awards, championship dancers from Arthur Murray Dance Centers perform for the audience.

Admission: General admission tickets are $25.00 per person; student admission tickets are $15.00; VIP seating is available for $55.00 per person. Visit here to purchase tickets.

When: Saturday, July 11, 2026. The pre-show starts at 5:00, and the contest starts at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084