Dance contest

Billie-June Tonsgard holds up a gold medal after the first round of contests at the Dance Educators of America national competition held this July in Las Vegas. From left to right are teacher Janice D. Holst, Tracy Lazaro, Jamie Courtney, June Tonsgard, Aszli Skrzynski and Rachel Searles. The dance team also received three silver medals for their ballet, tap and hip-hop routines during a week of competition and workshops. Courtesy of Melinda Bugayong

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