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Rockford Dance Company

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Posted On: February 26, 2021

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Rockford Dance Company is a non-profit dance studio that has been around since 1974 and is located in the heart of Rockford. Vanessa tells Jake about all of the varieties of dance and style that they offer for all ages in the local region. Be sure to look for the RDC in the Golden Apple Foundation's talent show this Saturday at 6:30 pm.


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