2025 Dancing with the Lexington Stars Introduces Celebrity Dancers

News Anchor Mariah Congedo and Business Leader Monica Owens Ready to Shine on the Dance Floor

Lexington, KY (April 8, 2028) – Two dynamic women are trading in their daily routines for dance shoes as they prepare to take the stage at the Rotary Club of Lexington’s Dancing with the Lexington Stars fundraiser, happening Saturday, May 10, 2025, at The Carrick House.

Mariah Congedo, a morning news anchor and reporter for WKYT, is no stranger to early alarms – or to the dance floor. You can catch her each weekday on WKYT and The CW Lexington, but this spring she’s adding a different kind of performance to her resume. A proud graduate of West Virginia University and a former D1 dance team member, Mariah has been dancing since age 3 and even participated in Dancing with the Stars events in her previous news markets in Savannah, GA, and Clarksburg, WV. She’s also a coach at Lexington’s MADabolic gym and brings passion, poise, and serious rhythm to this year’s competition.

Monica Owens is bringing championship energy to the ballroom. A Cumberland High School standout and LMU Hall of Famer, Monica’s athletic career spans basketball, pageantry, and public service. Now an independent consultant focused on personal wellness and leadership development, Monica inspires others through her work as a growth mindset coach. The proud mother of Maaliya Owens – a recent OVC Preseason Player of the Year – Monica is ready to bring both fire and flair to the dance floor. Both women are dancing to support the Rotary Club of Lexington’s mission and the local nonprofits it serves. They’ll be joined by six other celebrity competitors, each paired with a professional dancer from Arthur Murray Dance Studio Kentucky.

Stay tuned for more dancer spotlights leading up to the big night!

For updates, sponsorship details, and upcoming announcements, visit dancelexstars.com and follow the event on social media.

Media Contact | Dan Koett | 859.797.3646 | dkoett@framingyournarrative.com

About the Rotary Club of Lexington

Founded in 1915, the Rotary Club of Lexington has been a driving force for positive change in Central Kentucky for over a century. From leading early infrastructure improvements to launching community initiatives, the Club has consistently embodied “Service Above Self.”

Key contributions include establishing Cardinal Hill Hospital, supporting what is now the United Way of the Bluegrass, and donating Camp Offutt to the Boy Scouts of America. The Club has also awarded scholarships for over 70 years and played a key role in vocational education. In 2004, members helped create the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League, providing an inclusive baseball experience for children with special needs.

With 225 members, the Rotary Club of Lexington remains committed to service, innovation, and lasting impact in the community.

Learn more at rotarylexky.org.

About Arthur Murray Dance Studios

At Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lexington our talented dance instructors and proven teaching methods will have you on the floor in no time. Experience the grace and excitement of this timeless social activity with programs that are customized to fit your unique goals and schedule.

You have come to the right place! Arthur Murray Dance Studios have been realizing our students’ dreams since 1912. Getting Started is easy! You’ve already taken the hardest step by making the decision to learn.

As America’s second oldest franchise organization, Arthur Murray International, Inc. is known around the world as a prominent entertainment company with franchises located throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, Africa and Australia. With the beginning of a new millennium, social dancing is again a significant part of popular culture for all generations. Today, the Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studios continue a tradition of more than 110 years in teaching the world to dance.

Learn more at dancingiseasy.com