Four local dancers are training hard to prepare for this year's CNE Rising Star Talent Competition.
11 year old Gabby Chirico of Thorold and the St. Catharines duo of 11 year old Andrea Marr and 10 year old Milania Giunta will be competing as Junior contestants on August 16th and 17th.
Meanwhile, 18 year old Joshua Paroyan from St. Catharines is also getting ready for his shot at the Youth title on August 23.
This is the 33rd year for the talent competition at the CNE, offering up cash prizes of $1000 for Junior champions and $2,500 for winners in the Youth category.