Cedric Rucker dances with partner Melissa Scott of Strictly Ballroom. (Reza Marvashti)
Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life Cedric Rucker ’81 literally put on a different hat Sept. 26 when he took the Dodd Auditorium stage and foxtrotted through a V-J Day-themed performance that earned him the “best costume” award.
He was one of 10 community members participating in UMW’s third Dancing With the Fredericksburg Stars competition, which raised money for another arts scholarship. With partner Melissa Scott of Strictly Ballroom, Rucker re-created that iconic Times Square kiss image.
Commended for his fancy footwork, Howard Heppe, a local plastic surgeon, took home the first-place mirror ball trophy with a cha-cha-cha performed to ZZ Top’s “Sharp Dressed Man.”