Local Dance Group Brings Salsa Dancing to Latinos in Clarksville, TN

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Distinguished Steppers Unlimited, a dance group in Clarksville, Tennessee has partnered up with the local Parks and Recreation Department to bring a night of family fun and salsa dancing to local residents. The event which is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 24th from 6:00pm-10:00pm at the Kleeman Community Center, has been organized in efforts to reach the growing Latino community with culturally relevant opportunities for physical activity.

Although the event targets Latinos, all are invited to experience the festivities which will include a live performance from a local Zumba dance troupe and a couples Latin dance demonstration.

Additional activities will be provided for kids ages 6 to 15 and information about women’s breast health will be made available both in English and in Spanish for attendees. According to the Clarksville online blog, the event was made possible through the collaboration of the Kleeman Center’s director, the Clarksille Parks and Recreation center, Distinguished Steppers Unlimited, and support from Carmen Ortiz, a leader of the local Latino community.

Read the full story here.

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