Our Judges

Marie LaPerriere
- Instructor at The Dance Company since 2005
- A lifelong student and performer, and is passionate about working with children and inspiring creativity
- Originally from Detroit (Birmingham) Michigan
- Spent 10yrs in San Francisco where she was a manager at the renowned music venue the Café Du Nord/ The Swedish American Hall
- Studied ballet, jazz and afro-haitian dance and gained a long-term position with the Academy of Art University in San Francisco
- Studied business at The University of Florida and is the office manager for LaConte Marine Construction
- Since 2010 she has choreographed and performed for charity events with The Dance Guild of St Augustine
- Her work includes five Junior Service League Galas, Halla-Gala A Hauntingly Victorian Soiree, Halla-Gala A Neo-Victorian Reverie, Viva Las Vegas, Masquerade at the Alcazar, Sweet Relief, The Romanza festival, A Gatsby Carnival, Love Your Mother fashion show, The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, The St Augustine Winter Spectacular, multiple Limelight Theater productions and The Rocky Horror Stage Show Jacksonville

Kim Beninate
- United Dance Association instructor for Southeast Region, teaching choreography to high school dance teams in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida
- Performed in local Broadway productions of Chicago, Grease and Cats
- Performed in productions of HAIR and FAME for National Hair Design Conferences
- Trained with Frank Hatchett and Janice Bellanger in New York at Broadway Dance Center. Choreography training with Dance Makers, Dance Troupe, Tremaine, Dance Caravan
- World Master Title in American Smooth, Scholarship winner in American Rhythm and Latin
- Performed for Junior Service League, United Way Givers Gala, and SABDA

John Reardon
- 2014 - 2015 Dancing Stars of SJC Master of Ceremonies
- 2016 - 2024 Dancing Stars of SJC Judge
- Mortgage Consultant and Reverse Mortgage Specialist for Community Mortgage Solutions
- Custom Wedding Officiant and Notary
Our Master of Ceremonies

Andy Morgan
Andy Morgan has lived in the North Florida area for over 40 years and is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. He previously has spent over 25 years in Executive leadership and Senior management positions at UPS and Revlon, with almost 10 years as a top executive in domestic and international sales. Andy currently works as Senior Director of International Sales and Operations for Image Skincare. He is also President of 10 Level Consulting Services, which focuses on helping companies grow by improving their processes across multiple areas of their business. Andy and his wife of 24 years, Christie love to travel, spend time with their children and six grandchildren, and donate their time to support organizations such as Pine Castle and Flagler College.
Our Mistress of Ceremonies

Christie Morgan
Christie Morgan is an award winning, top producing Real Estate Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Lifestyles Realty. Christie is in the top .5% of all Real Estate Agents in Northeast Florida. Christie has been a Florida resident for 36 years. She is well versed in all areas of Jacksonville and enjoys helping everyone from first time home buyers to those seeking luxury properties. Christie specializes in both buyers and sellers. Christie is a Board Member at Pine Castle. Pine Castle's mission is to empower adults with intellectual and developmental differences through opportunities to learn, work, and connect. Married for 24 years, Christie and her husband Andy enjoy traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Christie was a celebrity dancer last year and our 2023 People’s Choice Award winner!