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From shy steps to spotlight: Christmas showcase celebrates dance
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Twinkle lights and tiny dance shoes took center stage Saturday in Inez as The Inez Dance Academy brought its annual Christmas Showcase to the Collier Center. The 2025 performance was equal parts tradition and celebration — a chance for young dancers to trade classroom mirrors for a real
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Horn makes history with McTeggart Irish Dancers
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Inez native Lyndsey Horn, performing with McTeggart Irish Dancers-Kentucky at the 2024 Mid-America Oireachtas near Chicago, finished first. Horn’s Ceilidh 8-hand team made history as the first all-women’s team from McTeggarts to win the competition. Her team was also the first to win the competition while performing Lannigan’s Ball. Horn’s
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Appalachian Artist Festival to open with dance
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival kicks off Saturday with a celebration of the art of dance. Performances by students from The Inez Dance Academy are set to begin at 10:30 a.m. onstage. The Inez Dance Academy, founded in 2022 by Abbie Crowe Fitch, has become a mainstay of the local arts scene.
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Dance Cards shine in debut performance
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Dance Cardinals made an unforgettable entrance Friday, captivating the crowd during the football game’s halftime show. Anticipation ran high, and the dancers did not disappoint, earning a standing ovation and cheers from the entire county for their Cardinal Cowgirl themed dance. Set to Jason
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Passion for dance ignites in Inez: The Inez Dance Academy inspires young talent
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The art of dance has found a new home in Inez, thanks to the dedication and passion of Abbie Crowe Fitch, founder of The Inez Dance Academy. Fitch, a seasoned dancer and instructor, established the academy last fall to foster young talent and provide a nurturing environment for
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Praise dance class Saturday in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Usually, the Warfield Park Community Center is a place for hosting parties and events, but it will be a place to dance and praise this weekend. Thanks to former Martin County resident Christal Shumway, who is bringing One Step Closer to the WPCC at 3 p.m. Saturday. One
