When Jason Sharp stepped on to the dance floor in 2016 — after first getting over the feeling of throwing up — he and partner Marge Lauer set about wowing the crowd with their patriotic-themed dance. It is the perfect backdrop and perhaps inspiration for this year’s cause. During all those practices in 2016, Jason learned perhaps as much about steps and rhythm as he knows about the markets. So he and Marge will bring an eye of professionalism to their judging duty for KDWTS 2. When he’s not dancing, Jason is dad to daughter Taylor and sons Creighton and Oliver, and his wife and favorite dance partner is Bridget. Jason stays busy working with SAFE Center, the Family Advocacy Network, Rooted, Central Nebraska Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors team and YMCA Foundation Board.
Dancing experience: “The occasional wedding dance”
Go-to dance move: “Toe-tapping”
Favorite dance style: Swing
Least favorite dance style or step: “Hip-hop”
Song that will absolutely get you on the dance floor: “Could I Have this Dance?”
Words to describe what I look like when I’m dancing: “Poetry in motion”
Personal goal for KDWTS: “to help this event be successful and to dance better with Bridget.”
Why did I decide to participate in KDWTS?: “to support a unique fund-raising approach in Kearney.”