Andrew Moxon could be considered pretty typical of many Stars of Orange contestants in that he readily testifies to having no dancing skills prior to training for the competition. But then, just as he was due to start practicing, he gave himself an additional handicap by breaking his ankle.
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Fortunately, unlike her dad, Mr Moxon's daughter and dance partner, Annabelle, 10, is actually good at it.
"She loves dancing so she's going to teach me," he said. "I roped her in to distract everyone that I can't dance.... I haven't danced properly since [my] wedding in 2009."
On a more serious note, both father and daughter share the same personal reason for wanting to get involved with the massive Cancer Council fundraiser.
Steph Sandford was only in her early 30s when she died from brain cancer in 2019.
In addition to her being the daughter of Mr Moxon's close friend and colleague, Sandro Tranfaglia, she had also been Annabelle's dance teacher.
As one of the gala night's volunteer organisers, Mr Tranfaglia had been asking his mate to get on board as a "Star" for a number of years.
"I'd always come up with a lame excuse because I don't like dancing, to be honest," Mr Moxon admitted, but when he was again asked in 2020, he wanted to do it for his mate.
The studio which has been training Mr Moxon and his daughter for the Stars of Orange gala is also the same where Steph Sandford taught Annabelle.
"[United Dance Project have] been very patient with me," he said.
"I'm not so much nervous [about performing]," he added, "I just don't want to let Annabelle down."
Stars of Orange is on Saturday, June 26, from 6pm at the Orange Function Centre. Tickets can be purchased from the Cancer Council website. Those wishing to donate to Mr Moxon's fundraising efforts can also do so through the website.
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