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Let's Dance 2026 Winners

2026 Champion 

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Michael Lane & Andrea Pape

Runner-up - Dr. Dennis Cosgrove & Dr. Pamela Cosgrove

People's Choice

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Keith Bilbrey & Rhonda Bilbrey

Runner-up - Kosta Yepifantsev & Tracey Franklin

Best Dressed

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Lucas Patterson & Mira Woodlee

Runner-up - Dr. Dennis Cosgrove & Dr. Pamela Cosgrove

Impact Award (*Most funds raised for WCTE PBS)

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Kosta Yepifantsev & Tracey Franklin

Runner-up - Dr. Dennis Cosgrove & Dr. Pamela Cosgrove

 

A huge congratulations to all dance teams! Each and every contestant brought their all to the inaugural Let's Dance contest. We couldn't be prouder of ALL OF YOU! 

We'd also like to thank the team sponsors for their generous support. Let’s Dance is more than entertainment, it’s a fundraiser for WCTE PBS, helping ensure educational programs, inspiring stories, and vital resources continue to reach homes across our community.

Thank you for being part of the magic, the fun, and the community excitement of Let’s Dance!

A HUGE Thanks to All Our Sponsors & Partners!

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💻 What is Let's Dance? 

Let’s Dance! is an evening of dazzling moves, incredible costumes, and a celebration of our vibrant Upper Cumberland community! Dancers from Dekalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, White, Cumberland, Coffee, Warren, Putnam, Picket, and Wilson counties will take the stage, and viewers are sure to see some familiar local faces competing for the coveted titles of Fan Favorite, Best Dance, Best Costume, and the Philanthropic Award.

💻 Watch the Power of Dance on WCTE PBS Passport

Whether you're warming up for the spotlight or just love the art of movement, WCTE PBS brings the magic of dance to your screen through WCTE PBS Passport. As we celebrate dance in the Upper Cumberland, enjoy these inspiring performances that showcase the beauty, emotion, and storytelling of dance from around the world.

From Broadway-style productions to world-class ballet, these featured programs are just a click away for WCTE Passport members—reminding us all why dance moves us.

The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Dulé Hill’s History of Tap Dance
7:45
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Rating: NR

Dulé Hill shares his motivation for mastering tap dance and carrying its legacy forward.

American Masters
Twyla Tharp's famous "Eight Jelly Rolls" Dance
0:55
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"Eight Jelly Rolls" was one of Twyla Tharp's first music-inspired choreographed dances.

Ask Molly: Unangax Dance Group
Molly of Denali
Ask Molly: Unangax Dance Group
2:00
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Rating: TV-Y

Unangax Native kids from Atka, Alaska talk about their dances, history, and culture.