Needham Stars Also Dancing a Little Closer to Home

While Aly Raisman is performing the cha-cha on national TV, local Needham stars are gearing up for a little dancing of their own.

Dancing with the Needham Stars is returning in June, and organizers have announced the 2013 line-up. Among the dancers, Selectman Matt Borrelli and his wife Alison Borelli, Tedi Eaton, Needham town clerk and Micah Hauben, director of athletics for the Needham Public Schools. 

The event press release promises music by disc jockey Bob Moffett. Judges include Rabbi Jay Perlman, Dr. Connie Barr and surprise judges who have yet to be announced. 

Dancers kick off at June 15, 7 at Moseley's on the Charles in Dedham, and keep dancing until midnight.

See the full line-up on the press release in Patch Events.

The event will go to benefit Circle of Hope and Own Your Peace. The latter organization is trying to raise money to build a sculpture at Needham High School, created by local artist Ted Clausen. 

Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. You can order on the Own Your Peace website, or mail a check payable to Own Your Own Peace, PO Box 920002, Needham, Mass. 02492.