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Dancers took turns over the course of two hours performing in different numbers, with some focusing more on intricate choreography, and others featuring lip-syncing.
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She and director Caitlin Weitzel said nerves donSA国际影视传媒檛 seem to be a factor for the participants, who range in age from two to 18.
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Even between their turns on the stage, many of the younger dancers could be seen dancing in the crowd and mimicking the movements of the older performers.
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As the group seems popular, Crawford is looking to start up a third course with her eye on either Frozen or The Little Mermaid, as she would like to alternate between Disney and other productions.
She was thankful for the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 support.
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The group also raised $150 and a box of food bank items for the Inuvik Food Bank at the performance, while giving its leftover bake sale items to the John Wayne Kiktorak Centre.
