Alice Humphry

Alice's dance experience consists of a year's Irish dancing lessons at the age of eight plus a spot of country dancing at primary school.

Although her day job at Channel TV is certainly very varied it hasn't so far included any ballroom or latin. Alice says "I'm very much looking forward to taking part in the Dancefloor Challenge and my colleagues are fully supportive of my taking part, in fact they've already given me the nickname 'Ginger'."

Alice & Jamie will be dancing the Tango and the Paso Doble

Jamie Le Tissier

  As well as being Chairman of GADA,

Jamie is a mobile hair stylist and is involved in referral marketing. 

Jamie regularly competes on the UK dance circuit with his wife Vanessa.

Alex Ford

For one night only, Martel Maides' Alex Ford will be pulling away from the musical strains of the rugby pitch, and the heady climes of the race track for the Caribbean beat of the Rumba and the Salsa, when he exchanges stud boots and racing helmet for shiny Ballroom shoes and a pair of Cuban heels. Here's to Martel Maides' next Kenny Logan

Alex & Vanessa will be dancing the Foxtrot and the Paso Doble

Vanessa Le Tissier

 
Works at the family jewellers, Albany Jewellers.

Vanessa organises and competes in many dancing events with husband Jamie.

Jim Cathcart

Is a presenter at BBC Guernsey.

Jim's hobbies include kayaking, sailing and mountain walking. He's also into classic cars and motorsport.

Jim is rather nervous about dancing in front of a big crowd as his only previous experience was being forced to do country dancing at school!

Two songs that are guaranteed to get Jim on the dancefloor are S Club 7 - Reach and Blame it on the Boogie.

Jim also recently got engaged.

Jim & Lyndsey will be dancing the Quickstep and the Paso Doble

Lyndsey Bromley

  Is an Accountant whose hobbies are Ballroom, Latin and Salsa dancing.

Most of Lyndsey's free time is taken up with training for the Ballroom and Latin American dance competitions that she regularly takes part in with her regular partner, Tony.

Gemma Hockey

Is a news reporter at the Guernsey Press.

Gemma is 24 and has been with the company since February 2006 when she returned from her studies in Australia and previously Lincoln, UK.

Gemma has a keen interest in current affairs in particular world politics. She is an active member of the paper's news team specialising in health and social affairs.

Gemma & Tony will be dancing the Tango and the Paso Doble 

Tony Penney

Is a Fund Administrator with the Royal Bank of Canada.

Tony spends most of his spare time training with his regular partner, Lyndsey, for the Ballrooom and Latin American dance competitions that they regularly take part in, mainly in the UK.

Tony also enjoys Salsa and Modern Jive dancing  - when he can find the time to fit it in…

Cathy & Peter will be dancing the Waltz and the Cha Cha Cha

Peter Symes

Is Managing Director of Yorkshire Guernsey. 

Peter has been a regular competitor on the golf course but forthis event be swapping the tee box for the dance floor.

Martin Search

Is a somewhat nervous competitor whose hobbies did not include dancing but now do…ugh!!!

Martin has been a retail jeweller for 33 years and is part owner of Ray & Scott Ltd.

Martin & Jane will be dancing the Waltz and the Rumba

Jane Symes

Was a celebrity in the inaugural Dance Floor Challenge and enjoyed dancing so much continued dancing. In her spare time Jane plays golf and is also a Rainbow Guider.

Peter Ferbrache

Prides himself on being the oldest in the competition, and concerns himself about (in his opinion) having the least natural ability.  His motto though is 'Ever valiant be" and "Nothing ventured nothing gained".

He is a Guernseyman who started his legal career as a Lawyer in England, but for the last 27 years has been a Guernsey Advocate.

He used to be a politician, but gave all that up to prepare himself - unknowingly - for his new dancing aspirations!  He says his time is better spent now than when he was in the States.

His hope is not to unfairly embarrass his children and grandchildren.

Peter & Kelly will be dancing the Waltz and the Jive

Kelly Baudains

Has danced since she was a toddler, primarily Ballet and Modern. She attended Chichester Institute of Higher Education where she combined her love of dance with her desire to teach, studying both subjects.

Now a Primary School Teacher, Kelly has lost none of her passion for dance and more recently has added ball gowns to her wardrobe of tutu's. She is thoroughly enjoying the experience of the Dancefloor Challenge for the second time.

Liz Darling

Has worked at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre for 30 years. More at home on the hockey pitch, athletics track or the golf course Liz says that she has never had any dancing experience.

Liz is married to Gary and has two grandsons Wil, 10 years and Morgan, 8years.

Liz says that she was glad to find out that she isn't the oldest competitor and that, hopefully the training for this comp will give her the will to do something about the weight which has crept up on her since retiring from competitive sports.

Liz adds that her aim for this competition is to learn and enjoy and that she considers herself very lucky to have been asked to take part.

Liz & John will be dancing the Waltz and Rumba

John Garrit

Is a hairdresser but for this event will be swapping his cut and blow-dry for the Waltz and Rumba.

Jonathan danced in last years Dancefloor Challenge as one of GADA's dancers and has also competed in Yorkshire Guernsey's Dance Festival last October winning the overall Challenge trophy in the Channel Islands with his dance partner Celena Tabel. Therefore nerves are not a problem, as performing in front of large audiences is second nature.

Clare & Tor will be dancing the Waltz and the Cha Cha Cha