Khara Cosentino
I was born and raised in Kansas City and currently reside in Brookside. I attended St. John LaLande
Catholic Grade School and my undergraduate studies took place at The University of Kansas and Avila University. Upon
receiving my post-graduate MBA Degree from Avila , I quickly transitioned into our Family Grocery Business.
Currently, I am the Community Relations Director and Marketing Specialist for all Cosentino’s Food Stores in the
Greater Kansas City Area. My day-to-day activities include coordinating the operations of our charity foundation
coupled with supporting all the charities involved with the BMA Foundation. The decision to dance in this event
was an easy one for me to make, in that I have never been involved in anything quite like this before. I am an
avid watcher of each season of Dancing with Stars and not only is the show entertaining but it makes me want to fly
out to Los Angeles and be on it myself!
My domestic life revolves around each and every one of my passions which include: Traveling, Pilates,
Baking, and spending quality time with my Friends and Family. Dancing is one facet in my life which I
have always enjoyed, but never was able to experience in this type of setting or skill level. I am extremely
excited for this event and what a phenomenal stage to show off my full arsenal of dance moves or lack thereof!
Michael Shultz
Michael Shultz has won numerous awards regionally and nationally in his professional career. Most recently he and
his wife, Lila, won 5th Place in the Open Professional American Smooth Division at the Heart of America DanceSport Championships.
Michael has won Top Teacher and Top Studio at many events throughout the U.S. Most recently, he & Lila helped Walters Dance
Center win Top Studio (Out of State) at the 2008 Nebraska Invitational Ballroom Championships. He enjoys helping his students
learn, and to prepare for Pro/Am competition. Michael is a certified teacher at the Gold level and a member of USISTD and NDCA.