Kean Idol 2009

On Sunday, March 15, Pittsburgh DancExplosion Dancers performed in the sixth annual Kean Idol amateur talent contest. Proceeds from the contest benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund. This fund has has provided more than $5.8 million to needy patients at St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Valencia Woods and The Arbors who otherwise would not be able to afford their care.

Participating Dancers

Trio of Aubrey Watson, Samantha Piskurich, & Darbey Naughton

Trio of Samantha Beckas, Kayla Conroy, & Miranda Simon
Trio of Emma Chammas, Kelly Gallagher, & Jenna Markovich
Soloist Kelly Gallagher
Soloist Angie Hedglin
Soloist Emma Chammas
Soloist Jenna Markovich The top finalists from each round will advance to the semi-finals. The dance winners for the finals will be named the Kean Idol (Audience Choice and Judges' Choice). The dance Finals will take place on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m.. If you would like to come out to Kean and support our dancers, please inquire to the front desk about purchasing tickets for the event.

FINALISTS:

Soloist Kelly Gallagher

Soloist Angie Hedglin

Trio of Emma, Kelly, & Jenna

We are so very proud of all PDE performers. What a great opportunity to perform while helping to benefit those less fortunate than ourselves! Excellent job, PDE! Keep shining!