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Braden River Middle School hosts its Snowcoming Dance in Bradenton

Students dance the night away during Snowcoming


  • By Liz Ramos
  • | 11:30 p.m. December 5, 2019
  • East County
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Trayvon Pinder, an eighth-grader at Braden River Middle School, danced to almost every song played during the Snowcoming Dance at the school Dec. 5. 

This year's Snowcoming Dance was Pinder's first in his years at Braden River Middle, so he wanted to make the most of it.

"It's fun to be with friends," he said. "It might be the last time we'll see all of us together."

Students danced the night away showing off their moves and taking photos to commemorate the evening. 

Elena Viteri, a sixth-grader, said she loved dancing and singing to all the songs and also enjoyed dressing up for the occasion. 

Proceeds from the dance will go toward the school's Panthers Help with the Holidays program, formerly known as Adopt-A-Family. 

Seventh-graders Amber Depasquale and Katie Helm show off their moves.
Seventh-graders Amber Depasquale and Katie Helm show off their moves.
Emily Cappello, Elizabeth Graham and Elena Viteri, all sixth-graders, enjoy their first Snowcoming dance. Viteri said she loves singing, dancing and dressing up.
Emily Cappello, Elizabeth Graham and Elena Viteri, all sixth-graders, enjoy their first Snowcoming dance. Viteri said she loves singing, dancing and dressing up.
Eighth-graders Elizabeth Lambert, Taniya Young and Shanti Villalobos love the dancing, music, food and decorations at the Snowcoming Dance.
Eighth-graders Elizabeth Lambert, Taniya Young and Shanti Villalobos love the dancing, music, food and decorations at the Snowcoming Dance.
Donesha Reed, a sixth-grader, dances with dozens of other students during the
Donesha Reed, a sixth-grader, dances with dozens of other students during the "Cha Cha Slide."
Sixth-graders Gabriel Baeza and Carlos Duque and eighth-grader Francisco Camquiz do the cha cha during the
Sixth-graders Gabriel Baeza and Carlos Duque and eighth-grader Francisco Camquiz do the cha cha during the "Cha Cha Slide."
Alanna Hall, Lily Harris, Giovanna Mendes and Layla Robertson, all sixth-graders, take a break from dancing. The group of friends took a selfie to commemorate their time at the dance.
Alanna Hall, Lily Harris, Giovanna Mendes and Layla Robertson, all sixth-graders, take a break from dancing. The group of friends took a selfie to commemorate their time at the dance.
Trayvon Pinder, an eighth-grader, enjoys his first Snowcoming Dance.
Trayvon Pinder, an eighth-grader, enjoys his first Snowcoming Dance. "It's fun to be with friends," he said.
Lauren Wade and Haylee Hogan, seventh-graders, say they had a great time at the Snowcoming Dance.
Lauren Wade and Haylee Hogan, seventh-graders, say they had a great time at the Snowcoming Dance.
Kayden Withers, Liliana Vazquez, Addison Kolbe and Hailey Williams, all eighth-graders, spend time with each other during the Snowcoming Dance.
Kayden Withers, Liliana Vazquez, Addison Kolbe and Hailey Williams, all eighth-graders, spend time with each other during the Snowcoming Dance.
Luis Palafox, Kyle Page and Isai Palacios-Alejandre, sixth-graders, dance together.
Luis Palafox, Kyle Page and Isai Palacios-Alejandre, sixth-graders, dance together.
Mariana Aguirre and Barbara Baeza, seventh-graders, dance to Maroon 5's
Mariana Aguirre and Barbara Baeza, seventh-graders, dance to Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger."
From back, Aryonna Morran, an eighth-grader, and seventh-graders Orchid Nguyen and Yaira Spears dance in a conga line.
From back, Aryonna Morran, an eighth-grader, and seventh-graders Orchid Nguyen and Yaira Spears dance in a conga line.
Eli Bazo, Sydney Sumner and Airiona Rodgers, sixth-graders, like the music at the dance.
Eli Bazo, Sydney Sumner and Airiona Rodgers, sixth-graders, like the music at the dance.
Jenna Davis, Ava Whidden, Shelby McGrew, Jenna Hamed and Caitlin Jordan, all eighth-graders, dance as a group.
Jenna Davis, Ava Whidden, Shelby McGrew, Jenna Hamed and Caitlin Jordan, all eighth-graders, dance as a group.
Keaton Schooley, Sabrina Brooks and Suri Bui, sixth-graders, love hearing Lizzo's
Keaton Schooley, Sabrina Brooks and Suri Bui, sixth-graders, love hearing Lizzo's "Truth Hurts."
Annabella Stevens, Abbi Barker and Lindsay Austen, seventh-graders, enjoy spending time with each other during the dance.
Annabella Stevens, Abbi Barker and Lindsay Austen, seventh-graders, enjoy spending time with each other during the dance.

 

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