Gayle Randolph & Kelly Cunningham-Shank
Gayle Randolph
Gayle Randolph is an East Orange Jersey Girl who graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in education. Gayle is married to Councilman Henry Wade, Jr, and they have a blended family of 5 kids and 6 grandkids.
Gayle wanted to emulate her mother’s life of “Standing to Inspire”; which is what Gayle is doing today in her role as Branch Manager and HUD Certified Housing Counselor for NID Housing Counseling Agency. Her job involves helping people keep their housing whether it is with their mortgage or rental assistance, and she teaches folks how to become homeowners. It is that servant heart living that Gayle exudes living in the Maricopa community that she loves. She is so involved with many local organizations, committees, and events.
With her appreciation for the art of dance, she is excited to be dancing to make a difference and to raise money for a good cause! “I will Dance with Joy!”, she said.
This jersey girl doesn’t need a lot of “CAWFEE” to get her dancing; that energy and personality is all natural and she is bringing it to the dance floor in season 3 of Dancing for Our Stars!
Kelly Cunningham-Shank
Kelly Cunningham-Shank, known to many as “Miss Kelly” was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Kelly was the owner, director, and instructor of Center Stage Dance for 16 years before retiring to the Province Community in Maricopa in 2017. At Kelly’s last dance recital with Center Stage Danz, parents and students, current and former, gave her a tribute ending the evening with the last song, “Because You Loved Me”, which is how she truly felt.
She is happy to have the opportunity to give back to the youth in our communities and is excited to work with her partner in her first appearance in season 3 of Dancing for Our Stars.
Kelly and her husband, Alan, have been married for 35 years. Since moving to Province, she has been active on several committees and activities like the Social Committee, Zumba, Town Hall Tappers and belly dancing. Dancing is her life, and she has been doing that for 53 years. She is currently teaching Ballet with The Studio of Dance in Casa Grande. Kelly and her partner are sure to “Jeté” their way to winning the Mirror Ball this year!
