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GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Father-Daughter Dance


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 21, 2011
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GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Father-Daughter Dance
Eight-year-old Jordyn Berger couldn't wait to hit the dance floor with her father, Jason.
Eight-year-old Jordyn Berger couldn't wait to hit the dance floor with her father, Jason.
Michael Turner brought his two daughters Sophie, 4, and Mady, 7, to the dance.
Michael Turner brought his two daughters Sophie, 4, and Mady, 7, to the dance.
Eight-year-olds Ronni Belser and Alayna Tabor spent most of the night out on the dance floor.
Eight-year-olds Ronni Belser and Alayna Tabor spent most of the night out on the dance floor.
Third-grader Sarah Huston enjoyed a special dance with her father, Glenn.
Third-grader Sarah Huston enjoyed a special dance with her father, Glenn.
Nicole Pritchard and Emily Chance, both 8, thoroughly enjoyed the father-daughter dance.
Nicole Pritchard and Emily Chance, both 8, thoroughly enjoyed the father-daughter dance.
Magdaleno Gomez enjoyed a special evening with his 6-year-old daughter, Astrid.
Magdaleno Gomez enjoyed a special evening with his 6-year-old daughter, Astrid.
Five-year-old Bridgett Gomez took a break from dancing to enjoy an ice cream sundae with her father, Santos.
Five-year-old Bridgett Gomez took a break from dancing to enjoy an ice cream sundae with her father, Santos.
Bruce Macleod showed off his dance moves while doing the Macarena with his daughter, Holly, 11.
Bruce Macleod showed off his dance moves while doing the Macarena with his daughter, Holly, 11.

 

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