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Show square dassces to assist S1SPPLE0 KIDS All the square dance clubs of Utah, from Logan to St. George, are combining as a state organization organiza-tion to produce the third annual inlermountain square dance festival. festi-val. One thousand dancers are expected ex-pected to descend on Salt Lake October 2 to dance in the coliseum at the state fair grounds. Reservations Reser-vations have been received from six surrounding states in the in-termountain in-termountain area. Many special events have been planned for this year's festival, including an afternoon workshop and clinic. A meeting to elect next year's officers ,and a dinner prior to the evening program. All dancers are invited. The festival begins at 8 p. m. with Mayor Aura C. Hatch of Provo leading the grand march. In addition to the western square dances, American round dancing will conclude each tip of squares. Between the tips, a prominent club will stage an exhibition dance. The International Folk Dancers will join in the festival, and they will present dancers of other countries for their exhibition numbers. The Junior Twirlers of Salt Lake, consisting of children from 10 to 12 years of age, will also help with an exhibition "Polka Hoedown." Many prizes including a television televi-sion set will be awarded those present. The square dancers of Utah have big hearts as well as dancing feet. All proceeds from this festival will be donated to the Utah Society So-ciety for Crippled Children, 165 Social Hall Avenue, Salt Lake. C. A. Thomas is directing the festival for the society. |