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AFTERIMAGES AFTERHOURS - EPISODE 7

Welcome to Afterimages Afterhours

         Afterimages Afterhours is a video series with a behind the scenes look at what the dancers and choreographers are working on as they prepare for Afterimages Unplugged and Afterimages. This weeks episode introduces you to choreographers Kyra Johnson, Sean Frenzel, and Signe Knutson.


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