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Summer DanceSport event at BYU Friday, Aug. 9

Will include "Special Olympics" event for special needs dancers

The Brigham Young University Department of Dance will host this year’s Summer DanceSport Challenge Friday, Aug. 9, at the Wilkinson Student Center Ballroom.  

Information on times and tickets for this event are available at the Information Desk at the Wilkinson Student Center or at (801) 422-4313.

The Summer DanceSport Challenge is a fun, relaxed local ballroom dance competition with an emphasis on novice and pre-championship level dancers.

The challenge offers Latin, Ballroom and Smooth dance with events for all students building their technique. BYU spring and summer term class members will compete in their class events as well. Also included is a “Special Olympics” event which pairs BYU students with special needs dancers.  

For more information, contact Curt Holman, (801) 422-4623.

Writer: Hwa Lee

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