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Mini Mix'd Youth Summit 2019

Kaitlin Briones • May 18, 2019

 Mini Mix'd Youth Summit 2019



I was so excited  to be a part of the Mini Mix'd Youth Summit event. This was my first time ever having a booth at an event and it was an amazing experience and I met so many amazing people!



Mini Mix'd  is an all female youth dance company based out of Oakland California. They are an extension of Mix'd Ingrdnts Dance Company.  I was also able to enter the youth dance battle with my friend Michael Z. I want to thank one of my dance mentors Miss Shinobi Jaxx for giving me this opportunity. You can find more information about the Mix'd Family at www.mixdingrdnts.com.





 

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