DWGS Sneak Peek: Elizabeth and Eric Ott's Tango Is Definitely in the Running

It's not a dance marathon, but the 2013 Dancing With the Geneva Stars contest is a battle of dancing skill, heart and endurance.

To that end, put your money down on Elizabeth and Eric Ott, because the owners of Geneva Running Outfitters are ready for a Tango-athon.

Presented here are photos from their lessons and their practice routines, courtesy of the DWGS.

This year's competition takes place 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at Eagle Brook Country Club. Open seating is $40 per guest, which includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert and cash bar and an evening of great entertainment.

The easiest way for you to make a reservation and vote is to go directly to the Dancing With the Geneva Stars website: www.genevarts.org.

Voting will continue until Feb. 8. One dollar counts as one vote.

Every year, the event has sold out, so make your reservations right ... NOW! The committee promises an evening of fun-filled entertainment with 12 local celebrities competing for your votes.

This year, all four past champion teams will join together for a never-before-seen encore dance choreographed by Linda Cunningham, founder and artistic director of State Street Dance Studio.

Also new this year is the chance to win an iPad. For $10, you can play the heads-tails game and go home a winner. And, finally, to end the evening of entertainment, there will be a twist dance-off followed by an evening of open dance.

There is a limit of 370 ticket reservations available. Ticket price is $40 for open seating, which includes hors d'oeuvres, dessert and an evening of fun entertainment. A cash bar is also available.

• Information for this profile is courtesy of the Dancing With the Geneva Stars committee. The benefit helps the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission and the Geneva Academic Foundation. The 2013 competition will be held Feb. 9 at Eagle Brook Country Club.

QuickBio:

ELIZABETH AND ERIC OTT

Background: They met in 2001 at a Triathlon Time Trial while participating in some of their favorite activities—running, bicycling and swimming.

Professions: Eric owns the Geneva Running Outfitters on State Street. As the owner of this downtown business, he became involved in the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth is currently a high school Math teacher at York High School in Elmhurst

Best Part About Living in Geneva: "The wonderful sense of community that everyone shares, and the pride that residents take in their hometown."

Dance: the Tango

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