The duo are among the participants in the 2020 Stars of Dubbo Dance for Cancer on Friday, May 1.

The annual dance raises money for the Cancer Council. Participants spend weeks fundraising and honing their dances before they perform at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre.

While Ms Pilon and Ms Grey were both baton twirlers as children, their difference in ages and clubs meant they never competed against each other. It wasn't until having children that they became friends.

Ms Pilon said she had always wanted to take part in the Dance for Cancer, telling herself each year that she'd take part next time. But it wasn't until Ms Grey agreed to be her dance partner that she finally took the step to sign up.

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When it was conformed they would be taking part, Ms Grey said it took a while for the news to sink in.

"When I found out we were actually in I went 'oh, shoot'. I still have moments. After training last week I thought 'what if I stuff this up?'" she said.

But the star said it was great for the two mums to have their moment to shine.

"It's good for the kids to see us get out of our comfort zone. I was excited for that. My husband played football so he was always in the limelight and it was always about him. Now it's my chance. And it's good for the kids to see no matter how old you are you can get out there and do something," Ms Grey said.

Ms Pilon said it was also a great way to give back to a great cause. She said everyone knew someone who had been diagnosed with cancer.

"We want to raise as much money as we can. We've got a benchmark of $3000 but hopefully we'll exceed that," she said.

The duo have been paired with Stepping Out Dance Factory. They described their dance as a variety of songs and styles.

Ms Pilon said having done baton twirling when she was young, the dancing was bringing out her inner child.

While it was different to twirling, Ms Pilon said it helped already having experience with coordination, timing and learning a routine.

To make a donation, or to buy tickets to the Stars of Dubbo Dance for Cancer, go to the Cancer Council's Stars of Dubbo website.