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A Cinderella Story: Washington Ballet's spin on a classic fairy tale

The Washington Ballet will perform "Cinderella" at the Kennedy Center this week. WTOP Living caught up with the director to talk about the story behind the ballet.

Tags: Washington Ballet, Kennedy Center, Cinderella, choreography, Heather Brady

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Mosh pits help scientists study human behavior

Two researchers are studying mosh pits at heavy metal and hard rock shows to better understand how humans behave in emergencies and disasters.

Tags: heavy metal music, mosh pits, physics, Cornell University

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Off the 8's: A few hours in a corset

WTOP's Heather Brady spent a few hours dancing in a corset at a Victorian Ball. A few hours was more than enough.

Tags: fashion, University of Mary Washington, dresses, clothing, off the 8s, Heather Brady

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Slice of Life: Christopher Morgan, dancing to his own beat

Christopher Morgan, a 37-year-old modern dancer and Artist in Residence at American University, finds inspiration by simply watching the world around him.

Tags: choreography, arts, performance, American University, Slice of Life, Hoai-Tran Bui

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Fairfax Co. considers limits on dancing at restaurants

Some county leaders say restaurants that serve food during the day and convert to dance clubs at night in Fairfax County can be troublesome.

Tags: restaurants, dance floors

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Age can't stop the beat for 88-year-old dance student

It took more than 70 years for Jim Jeffrey to get back on the dance floor. Now, nothing holds him back.

Tags: Thurmont, Walkersville, Jim Jeffrey, 88 year old dancer

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Dancing champ brings trophy, high-kicks home

As her blond curls bounced and a smile crept through the determination on her face, Simone Loysen flicked her feet to the Celtic music drifting from iPod speakers in her home studio

Tags: Simone Loysen, Jefferson, Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance,

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