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Article: NEW ZEALAND: DANCE YOUR SOCKS OFF! FESTIVAL - CHOROPHOBICS NEED NOT APPLY

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August 17, 2009
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Aug. 17 -- The government of New Zealand issued the following news release:

Wellington City Council is encouraging people of all ages, shapes and sizes to put on their leotards and hit the dance floor for the 13th annual Dance Your Socks Off! Festival.

Running throughout September, the award-winning festival features a plethora of performances, workshops and fiestas that will have even the most straight-laced Wellingtonians tapping their feet.

The Council's Community Recreation Programmer, Leanne Parsons, says the festival will feature a fantastic mix of local and international dance talent and, going by previous years, could attract well over 20,000 people.

"Dance ...

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