Santa Barbara’s Dancing Under the Stars Crowns New Champion

Santa Barbara’s Dancing Under the Stars Competition named it’s new champion. ABC/KEYT Anchor Shirin Rajaee and her partner took home the big win. Rajaee danced the cha-cha, which was good enough for top honors at the event, which benefits the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation.

Rajaee and seven other dancers including Rudy Alvaro, Deborah Bertling, Mary- Margaret Humes, Sebastian Lebeau, Carol Metcalf, Monique Rodriguez, and Jeff Zamora performed for a large audience Sunday night. The event took place at the Fess Parker Double Tree resort and included a 13-piece orchestra.

Rajaee walked away with the highest judges score, 10’s across the board. With a combination of judges and audience votes, she is now the new dancing champion.

The gala included a silent auction to raise funds for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, which helps the families of child cancer patients in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties.

To donate to the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, visit:http://www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org