Edina Dancers Competing in State Fair Talent Contest

A group of young dancers with Edina's are taking part in the Amateur Talent Contest at the 2012 Minnesota State Fair.

The Starlites are among handful of competitors in the talent contest, and with all of the girls between six and seven years old, easily some of the youngest. Mary Sackett's daughter, Brianna, is one of the dancers who have been busy prepping for the contest.

"They're just excited to dance and have fun on the big stage," Sackett said. "It's a great group of kids and we're just happy they have made it this far."

The Starlites will perform at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell. Should they finish in first place Wendesday, they'll advance to the Amateur Talent Contest Finals on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the State Fair Grandstand.

The grand prize for first place in the teen and pre-teen divisions—which the Starlites compete in—is $2,000, trophies and exclusive Jack Link's Prize Packs filled with jerky, apparel and more.

The girls will be dancing to "I'm Coming Out," with the theme of the routine that of caterpillars becoming butterflies.

"It's adorable," Sackett said. "They've been practicing really hard and I'm sure will have a great time performing at the Fair."

The dancers include: Mathea Bruns, Katrina Berneck, Hailey Fey, Emily Lewis, Brianna Sackett, Kira Sanbager, Avery Schwoppach, Cameryn Smith and Catherine Wilkowske.

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