We are excited to Announce that our 6th Annual Kamryn’s Cause “Dancing With The Stars- St Jude Style “REDEMPTION YEAR” event will be held on Saturday, July 12th, 2025. We will hold this years event again at the Cyr-Gates Building in New Iberia City Park.
We are excited to introduce to your our 2025 Cast. Bios are being updated as they come in, so check back often!
VOTING IS NOW OPEN!!! All Votes raised will be donated to St Jude Children’s Research Center in memory of Kamryn.
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Team Bam Jam
Mitzi Plessala – is a Full-Time wife, mother, grandmother and also a Part-Time businesswoman. She was married to the late Jimmy Eldridge for 35 years and they have two wonderful children, Brant and Alix. She now shares a life with Erne Plessala, Jr. (Nub). Together, they are blessed with eight grandchildren (Gunner, Bralyn, Alyce, Preston, Talon, Myrelle, Jeanne and Watson) and one great-grandchild. Mitzi was born and raised in Loreauville and can often be spotted toting her grandchildren here, there and everywhere in between. Mitzi has always been involved in various businesses and activities that allow her to express her creativity and bubbly personality. She currently does this through her business named “Something From Me”. Mitzi’s unique gifts and accessories are displayed at local businesses and markets. She also has a passion for cooking and entertaining. Her home is always welcoming and she takes great pride in feeding family and friends her delicious homemade cooking. Mitzi and her family are lifelong members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Loreauville.
Bralyn Eldridge – is a 2023 graduate of Loreauville High School, and is currently enrolled at UL Lafayette. She lives with her father, Brant and her brother, Talon. Loreauville has always been her hometown, Go Tigers! Bralyn loves to dance and feels her best when she is dancing. She was a member of the LHS Tigerettes and has 12 years of dance school experience, which helps her express her natural talent. Bralyn also enjoys being around children and babysitting.
Mitzi and Bralyn were participants in Season 3 of DWTS and we are so happy to have them back again and we Welcome the Rest of the Eldridge Family to the stage!!!
Brant Eldridge
Alix Broussard
Talon Eldridge
Alyce Reed
Jeanne Broussard
Choreographer: Bralyn Eldridge
Team Boutte Crew
Ashlie Boutte – is a Senior Director with Limelife. She has two wonderful kids – Cameron and James. She was born and raised in Loreauville but currently resides in Broussard, La. She is a member of the Broussard Chamber of Commerce. She is also the Chair person of the Mayor Al Broussard Memorial.
Cameron Boutte, age is currently a student at St. Cecelia School in Broussard, La. She has also been a member of the running club at school for the past 3 years. She has been in dancing the past 7 years at Paige’s Dance and Cheer Studio of New Iberia.
Ashlie and Cameron were participants in Season 2 of DWTS and we are so happy to have them back!!
James Boutte
Choreographer: Paige’s Studio of Dance
Team C 5
Ashley Courville – was born and raised in Catahoula and is a 2002 graduate of St Martinville Sr High. Ashley is also a 2006 graduate of SLCC. She moved to Loreauville when she married the love of her life, Chris Courville. They have been married for 15 years and have 3 beautiful children, Landon, Remi and Audrey. Ashley is a dental assistant at Russell Davis Dentistry and in her spare time enjoys baking and playing in her flowers. Ashley and her girls also share a love for doing arts and crafts together. As a family the Courville’s enjoy camping as much as they can anywhere and everywhere. Ashley has been on the St Joseph’s Tailgate Committee for the past 5 years.
Remi Courville – is currently a 4th grader at Loreauville Elementary. Remi attends Solely Dance in Loreauville where she is also on the Competition Team. Remi loves fishing, dancing, dressing up and getting her nails and make up done! She also shares a love for camping with her family and doing arts and crafts with her mom and sister.
Audrey Courville – is currently a 3rd grader student at Loreauville Elementary. Audrey attends Solely Dance in Loreauville and is also on the Competition Team. Audrey also loves fishing, dancing, dressing up and getting her nails and make up done! She too shares a love for camping with her family and doing arts and crafts with her mom and sister.
Ashley, Remi and Audrey were participants in Season 3 of DWTS and we are so happy to welcome them and the rest of their family to the stage!
Chris Courville – along with raising his family with his beautiful wife Ashley, they also own and operate Sizzlin Sneaux in Loreauville.
Landon Courville – is currently a student at Loreauville High School.
Chris and Landon were both reluctant to participate but are so happy to help raise money for St Jude!!!
Choreographer – Kristyn Dorsey
Team CenterStage
Ben Finley
Christy Finley
Katie Finley
Stephanie Finley
Tyler Bonin
Christy, Katie and Stephanie were participants in Season 3 of DWTS, and we are so happy to welcome them back!
Choreographer: Stephanie Finley
Team Clifton
Brad Clifton – Brad was born and raised in Loreauville, La. He is a 1997 graduate of Loreauville High School. He is married to Julie Clifton and they have three beautiful daughters, Amelie, Adeline
Adeline Clifton, is currently a student at Loreauville Elementary, where she is on the Honor Roll. She enjoys dance and is currently a student a Solely Dance in Loreauville. She is in her seventh year of softball at LYBA.
Amelie Clifton, is currently a student at Loreauville Jr High School, where she had been on the honor roll all school year. She is currently a student at Solely Dance in Loreauville. Amelie was on the Jr High Cheerleading Team where she cheered on our local Tigers!
Brad, Adeline and Amelie participated in our first ever Dancing With The Stars, Season One originals and we are so happy to have them back this season!!!
Julie Clifton – is currently a teacher at Loreauville Elementary and was chosen as the 2025 Iberia Parish School Teacher of The Year!!
Abigail Clifton – is currently a student at Loreauville Elementary. She is also currently a student at Solely Dance in Loreauville. Abigail loves to make the sweetest and cutest videos on Social Media!
Choreographer: Chelsie Delahoussaye
Team Come Get Dat
Quinten Adcock – has lived his whole life in Loreauville and is also a 1992 graduate of Loreauville High School where you can still find him supporting the LHS Tiger Football Team. He is married to the wonderful Megan Adcock. He has 2 beautiful daughters, Jenna and Brynn as well as 2 beautiful stepdaughters, McKenzie Clay and Mia Clay, he also has a handsome Stepson Payton Clay.
Jenna Adcock – is a 2024 graduate of Loreauville High School. during her years at LHS she was very involved, she was a Varsity Cheerleader, was in BETA for 6 years and was also a 3 year member of the Chapel Club. Jenna loves to dance and attended Bridget’s Dance Academy and Elite Dance Force where she competed on Competition team for the past 2 years.
Brynn Adcock – is currently a 10th grade student at Loreauville High School. Brynn is a member of the LHS Jr High Cheer Squad and has been in BETA for the past 4 years. Brynn shares in her sisters love for dance and has attended Bridget’s Dance Academy for the past 7 years. Brynn also has a passion for theatre and has been a theatre student for the past 5 years.
Quinten, Jenna and Brynn were participants in Season 3 of DWTS and we are so happy to have them back!!!!
Choreographer – Saige Brady
Team DEFA-Nitely Better
Jeanne Stiles
Jean-Paul Stiles
William Stiles
Jeanne and Jean-Paul were participants in our First Ever Dancing With the Stars, Season One event and we as so happy to have them back and Welcome William to join the Team!!!!
Choreographer: Kasie Gondron
Team HotSteppers
Emily Bonin
Camille Bonin
Korey Dugas
Kelsten Antoine
Emily and Camille were participants in Season 3 of DWTS and we are so happy to have them back we Welcome Korey and Kelsten to the Team, I know they will bring some great entertainment to the show!!
Choreographer: Camille Bonin
Team Jazzy Moves
Maci Bonin – born and raised in Loreauville, is a 2011 graduate of Loreauville High School and a 2015 graduate of UL at Lafayette. Maci is no stranger to dancing, as she was a 3 year member of the Loreauville Tigerettes Dance Team. She is a verification clerk employed with Park Place Surgical Hospital and is also a distributor for Topanga. Maci is a dog mom to Beau, who is 11 years old and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Maci is a volunteer for the Acadiana Out of the Darkness Walk, an organization her and her family hold dear to their hearts.
Jillian Hebert – age 10, is a 5th grade honor roll student at Loreauville Elementary. Jillian loves to dance and she is currently a student at Solely Dance in Loreauville and has been on the SDC competition team for two years.
Maci and Jillian were participants in our Season 5 DWTS show and we are so happy to have them back!!
Jax Hebert –
CHOREOGRAPHER – Ginna Hebert
Team Kam’s Krew
James Defelice– James is a graduate of Loreauville High School and has remained a heartfelt supporter
of our village ever since. He has been on the St Joseph Tailgate Cookoff committee for 11 years. A board
member of the Loreauville Youth Baseball Association the 13 years and the director for 8 years. He is a
supporter of the LHS Tiger Backers club and is also a Friday night Tiger Den member. He is a Loreauville
Football and baseball coach for the 12U division and a former softball coach as well. He has assisted as a
Coordinator and helper for all our Kamryn’s Cause 5K events we have put on in Loreauville. James also
was involved with the Mayor Al Memorial 5K each year, an event that holds an incredibly special place in
his heart. With all his dedication to the village, he some how found the time to start his own business.
Defelice Trucking Solutions was established in 2018 and has grown into quite a successful business.
James has been married to his wife Danielle, originally from Opelousas, for the past 12 years. He has two
children Kelby Rae, age 20 and Cole James age 12.
Kelby Rae Defelice age 20- Kelby is a 2023 Loreauville High School graduate and was an LHS Varsity
Cheerleader. During her free time in high school, she followed in her father’s footsteps and volunteered
to help Loreauville Youth Baseball and hopes to continue volunteering for the place that she calls home.
In August of 2023, she attended NSU in Natchitoches to Major in Hospitality Management, two years
later she decided to move back home and will attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the fall
to continue her education in Hospitality Management. After graduation Kelby plans to open a
wedding/event planner business and own her own boutique.
Cole James Defelice age 12- Cole is in the 6 th grade at Loreauville Elementary School. Cole loves to hunt
and fish and is also an avid sports lover. He plays football, baseball, basketball, and was on the LYBA’s
first all-star T-Ball team (The Cubbies) back in 2018.
James and Cole were participants in our very first ever Dancing With the Stars, Season one and we are so happy to have them back!!
Chreographer – Kelby Defelice
Team Mama & Her Things
Aun’Trawnae Martin – is living the single life as a dog mom to Bourbon! She is a 2015 graduate of Loreauville High School and is currently a Real Estate Agent with REEL Brokers. She definitely has a passion for dance and is a dance teacher at Modern Movement Studio in New Iberia!
DJ Sparrow – age 18, is super excited about coming out of Dance Retirement and to show his big sister that he STILL GOT IT! He is a 2024 graduate of Loreauville High School and is currently a student at SLCC. He is currently employed at Jane’s Seafood of New Iberia.
Nae and DJ participated in our first ever Dancing With The Stars, original cast Season 1 and we are excited to have them back on the stage!
Kelly Thomas – born and raised in Jeanerette, but now resides in New Iberia. She is a single mom of two wonderful children, Nae-27 and DJ-18. Most of you will recognize Kelly as our amazing secretary from Loreauville Elementary School, but sadly she retired from that position. She is currently employed as an insurance agent with Patout Greenwood Insurance Agency and says “Call her for a Quote!”
What was your feeling when you were asked to be a participant in DWTS this year?
“I was surprised, Didn’t Expect it! I always look forward to the BIG CAST Reveal, not thinking we’d be included this year! But how could we say NO?! It’s a chance to raise money for St. Jude, so we said YES with No hesitation!”
Choreographer: Aun’Trawnae Martin
Team Scarlet’s Angels
Gabrielle Brooks – age 17, is currently a Junior at Loreauville High School. She is a scholar and honor roll student and participates in many school activities such as Sr. Beta, Firestarter, Softball and LHS Cheerleading. Gabby has 14 years of dance experience and is currently a student at Solely Dance in Loreauville. She is also a liturgical dancer for Our Lady of Victory Church in Loreauville.
Shanelle Joseph – age 12, is currently a 7th grader at Loreauville Jr. High School where she is a scholar and honor roll student and is involved in Beta, is an LHS JR High Cheerleader and is also on the LHS Volleyball Team. She has been in dancing for 9 years, 8 of those at Louisiana Dance Powerhouse and was on their Elite Dance Company competition team and the last year she has attended Solely Dance in Loreauville. Shanelle is also a liturgical dancer at Our Lady of Victory Church in Loreauville.
Gabbie and Shanelle participated in Season 4 of DWTS with their mom and we are so excited to welcome them back!!
Niyah Nora – was born and raised in Loreauville, she is the daughter of Roshandra Nora, and is a 20?? graduate of Loreauville High School. Niyah is currently attending Grand Canyon University where she is studying Criminal Justice. After GCU she plans to attend Southern University Law School. She is a parishioner of Our Lady of Victory Church in Loreauville.
What was your feeling when you were asked to be a participant in DWTS this year?
” NERVOUS, because I can’t dance, but EXCITED to do something for a great cause!!!”
Niyla Nora – was born and raised in Loreauville, she is the daughter of Roshandra Nora, and is a 2024 graduate of Loreauville High School. During her 4 years at LHS, she was an LHS Tigerette, representing her team as Co-Captain her Senior Year. Niyla is currently studying nursing at Southern University in Baton Rouge. She is no stranger to dance as she also attended dance at LA Dance Power House for 8 years. Niyla and her family are parishioners and active members at Our Lady Of Victory Church in Loreauville.
What was your feeling when you were asked to be a participant in DWTS this year?
“VERY EXCITED!! I was happy when I was asked because I am ready to dance again especially for a good cause!”
Choreographer – Hannah Segura, dance instructor at Solely Dance in Loreauville.
Team Sista Act
Tanya Boudreaux Viator– has lived in the Village of Loreauville all her life. Her and her loving husband of 23 years, Randy, couldn’t be more proud to do the same and raise their children here. Together they have 2 wonderful children, Breigh and Carter. Tanya and Randy know what it means to live in a small town and you can find them many weekends hanging with friends and family cooking and having a good time.
Guinn Guidry Lancon – was born and raised in Loreauville. She is the mother of 3 wonderful sons, Gavin, Landon, and Owyn. She is a nurse and has worked in healthcare for the over 25 years. For the past 13 years she has worked as a LPN and currently works with Dr. Lon Baronne II at Louisiana Orthopedics Specialist. Guinn is no stranger to dancing. Besides being in dance for over 12 years, she was also an LHS Tigerette and a LHS Majorette.
Tanya and Guinn were both participants in Season 4 of DWTS and we are so happy to have them back!!!
Stacey Hebert – was born and raised in Loreauville and is also an Alumni of LHS where she was a member of the LHS Tigerettes dance team. Stacey is married to Damian Hebert and they have 3 beautiful daughters, Hayley, Adley and Aubrey. Stacey is the owner of Stacey Hebert Photography. Stacey is no stranger to St Jude Children’s Hospital and can talk with you for hours on the great work they do for children and their families.
What was your feeling when you were asked to be a participant in DWTS this year?
“YES!!!!! It’s FINALLY MY TURN!!!!”
Jamie Berard – is married to the love of her life Yohannes and together they are blessed with 4 boys, Bralyn-20, Bryson-9, Breckon-3 and Bowen-1. Jamie is also a graduate of Loreauville High School and was a member of the LHS Cheerleading Squad. She has employed with Iberia Medical Center for the past 24 years and is currently the Materials Manager there. Her and her husband Yohanne are also the newest owners of Auto Spa Express of Louisiana.
What was your feeling when you were asked to be a participant in DWTS this year?
“I was quite hesitant and reserved because its been years since I have been on a stage!”
Alana Bourque – from New Iberia, is married to her amazing husband Shawn, and together they have a daughter Aivynn. Alana is currently employed with Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia. She took dance in her younger years, but hasn’t been on a stage in a very long time.
What was your feeling when you were asked to be a participant in DWTS this year?
“OH HELL NO!”
Choreographer: Stacey Hebert
Team We “Dem” People
John McMillan – was born and raised in New Iberia and is a 1998 graduate of NISH. John has been married to his best friend and the love of his life, Nettie, for over 16 years. Together they have two children, Emily and Austin. John proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy from 1998 – 2002. He has been employed with Gas and Supply for the past 11 years. John and his family are members of Highland Baptist Church. John has helped coach Loreauville Youth Football for the past 7 years.
Emily McMillan – age 16, is currently a junior at Highland Baptist Christian School where she maintains the Honor Roll. She has been a member of the HBCS Cheerleading squad for the past 3 years. Emily is also a member of the HBCS Beta Club and Key Club. Emily has been in dancing for 12 years and currently attends Gail Freese School of Dance. When asked about her love for dance she responded, “Dance is a huge part of me and has inspired me daily.”
John and Emily were participants in Season 5 of DWTS and we are so happy to have them back!
Nettie McMillan
CHOREOGRAPHER: Gail Freese Studio of Dance
SPECIAL THANKS
We could not have such an amazing website if it was not for the selfless, continued support of Stacey Hebert of Stacey Hebert Photography. There aren’t enough words to express our gratitude for the beautiful pictures she takes each year!
FROM ALL OF US AT KAMRYN’S CAUSE – THANK YOU STACEY!!
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