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National Dance Festival

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SHELTER from the storm: Central American dancers and choreographersmet in San José July 29 as part of the National DanceFestival, with the goal of founding a Central American dance network.Above, a participating dancer from the Costa Rican group 4Pelos/LosDenMedium performs the piece “Malasuerte” (Bad Luck).

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