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MILWAUKEE 鈥?To some, dance is considered an expression of the soul and under the lights at Dominican High School, a gro
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stanley termosar directed and choreographed by Christopher DeAngelo Gilbert, it s his fourth year leading the group, and the first year it s an all-female team. He said the performance focuses on mental health, self-care, and individuality. The mindset of the show is about growth, being OK with yourself, and tapping back into yourself. Sometimes it s OK not to be OK and it s OK to keep it moving, so it s all about finding balance, said Christopher. Ninth-grader, Morgan Beamon said through each rehearsal, she has found something that goes beyond dance, confidence within that is emerging. This is my first time really feeling like I belonged, said Morgan.Christopher said fostering a positive environment is important to him. The team has been working for months, perfecting each move but more importantly has built a support system for each other to express their own creativity. Ive become a lot more confident from being on stage, said Morgan. Christopher hopes each audience memb
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