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PHOTO GALLERY: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 25, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"
Professional dancers and those who paid to dance enjoyed making their way around the dance floor Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Professional dancers and those who paid to dance enjoyed making their way around the dance floor Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Janis Merluzzo
Janis Merluzzo
John and Bobby Sanders
John and Bobby Sanders
Toby Kelley, of Sara Dance Studio, led her line dancing students in a line dance during the D2L Dance Party “Behind The Ropes” Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Toby Kelley, of Sara Dance Studio, led her line dancing students in a line dance during the D2L Dance Party “Behind The Ropes” Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Norman West and Dale Parker showed their love for dancing with their fun t-shirts.
Norman West and Dale Parker showed their love for dancing with their fun t-shirts.
Monica Wolf and John Acuto
Monica Wolf and John Acuto
Kathryn Woodward and Tony Holliman
Kathryn Woodward and Tony Holliman
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People from the crowd joined the professionals for a few group dances including the “Electric Slide” and the “Cha Cha Slide”.
People from the crowd joined the professionals for a few group dances including the “Electric Slide” and the “Cha Cha Slide”.
Steve Litwack spins Carrie Seidmann during the D2L Dance Party “Behind The Ropes” Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Steve Litwack spins Carrie Seidmann during the D2L Dance Party “Behind The Ropes” Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Steve Litwack and Denise Barth show off their dancing skills during the D2L Dance Party
Steve Litwack and Denise Barth show off their dancing skills during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.
Karen and Dave Bridegam
Karen and Dave Bridegam
People enjoyed watching the professionals dance the Argentine Tango, the country two-step, the West Coast swing, Salsa and much more during the D2L Dance Party “Behind The Ropes” Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
People enjoyed watching the professionals dance the Argentine Tango, the country two-step, the West Coast swing, Salsa and much more during the D2L Dance Party “Behind The Ropes” Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Mark Davern spins Heather Davern around during one of the dance presentations.
Mark Davern spins Heather Davern around during one of the dance presentations.
Richard Glickman and Carrie Seidmann
Richard Glickman and Carrie Seidmann
Tony Holliman dips Allison Palm during a dance Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Tony Holliman dips Allison Palm during a dance Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Diana Gladden and Bill Woll came out to see if they could keep up with the pros Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Diana Gladden and Bill Woll came out to see if they could keep up with the pros Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
Eva Jeffries, 2, and Isabella Scheck, 21 mos., watch the dancers with great enthusiasm.
Eva Jeffries, 2, and Isabella Scheck, 21 mos., watch the dancers with great enthusiasm.
Toby Kelley and John Mueller
Toby Kelley and John Mueller

 

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