News Story-Print: A local dance group “Vibe” is getting the shot of a lifetime on Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the stars will dip into the wealth of talent that Utah has to offer when Vibe Performing Arts Studio performs April 13.


A group of kids from Vibe Performing Arts Studio in Lindon, Utah are preparing to show the world what Utah dance has to offer. These kids have trained their whole lives in all different styles such as hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap and ballroom, which is what they will be performing for all of America. The team is made up of 10 people; the 5 guys are Brock Bodily, Nick Bloxsom-Carter, Tynan Hamilton, Brandon Armstrong, and Trey Jackson. The 5 girls are Witney Carson, Lindsay Arnold, Brittany Cherry, Kelsey Skousen, and Tanisha Belnap.
When asked how he felt about doing the show Tynan Hamilton said “I’m excited for what we are going to show the nation which is what we have been working our whole lives for."

For 2 of these kids this won't be the first performing on the show. Brandon Armstrong and Brittany Cherry competed last season for America's favorite jr.'s dancers.

“It’s going to be a fun expeirence. It’ll be a blast going back for a second time.” said Brittany.

Since the show Brittany and Brandon have split up and found new partners. Brandon now dances with Lindsay Arnold and they are currently ranked number 1 in the United States of America..

“We have 3 lessons a week that last 2 hours long of training just for our partnership alone and that doesn't include the professional guest choreographers we bring in monthly." said Brandon.

When I asked Rick Robinson the director of the kids, how is it possible you get the most out of your dancers he responded, “I get the most out of my dancers because I don’t challenge them personally, I challenge the dance that they are doing. Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary.. Impossible is nothing.”

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Heyward the final key to the Braves!

Rookie Jason Heyward will be starting for the Atlanta Braves this year in the Outfield. I love this kid. Jason Heyward is exactly what the braves need. He is a power outfielder that we have been missing ever since Andruw Jones left! He also has the speed to steal bases and get us some more runs from his speed alone. This kid is the number 1 prospect in all of baseball so why wouldn't he be starting? I'm the biggest braves fan on earth so when I read this article I got so excited for the baseball season. I think this single handley puts the Braves in consideration to be one if not the best outfield defense with Nate Mclouth, Melky Cabera and now this stud of a man Jason Heyward. The braves will compete with the division rival the Philadelphia Phillies for the NL East and I'll even go as far as saying the NL title! I hope that we finally break this little skid of not making the playoffs and we make it this year. I guarentee if the braves make the playoffs they will make the world series because they have the 2 things you need to win a title defense and pitching. If we stay healthy of course. I'm super excited about this year and I hope for the best for this young kid.

Fake Obituary

People don't cry this is fake it's just for my Mass Media class. No tears need to be shed!



Mr. Chaz Layne Bodily aka "Chizzle for Rizzle", a very dedicated dancer, as well as a dance teacher who loved performing and helping others become great, died on Monday night, in Provo, Utah.

Chaz's dad, Kevin Bodily, told the police and reporters present that the two of them were on the golf course playing a quick 9 holes when Chaz, 23, collapsed and died instantly from a golf ball to the back of the head. Police don't suspect any intention from the man who struck him with his arrant ball.


Chaz spent his whole life in Utah, besides his Latter Day Saints mission to London, England. He grew up in Pleasant Grove, and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 2005. He was currently living in Provo, with his best friend Warren Mcdade, while attending Utah Valley University.

Chaz loved his movies, sports, dance, and most of all his family. He loved his years of playing high school football for Pleasant Grove High School and loved watching and supporting any sport. Since the age of 2 Chaz danced for a few different companies but most recently for Vibe Producitons. He loved dancing all kinds of styles including Hip Hop, Ballroom, Jazz and even Ballet. He was a national champion in Latin Ballroom Formation. He was currently working towards broadcast journalism/Marketing degree at UVU.

Chaz is survived by his parents, Kevin and Jilane and his four siblings Brayden, Brock, Kenedee, and Brooklynn. He will also be missed by his best friends also known as the gayper gayng, Jaymz, John, Sam and Jason.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 26 at the Pleasant Grove Stake Center, 1265 N. 850 E. Services will be followed with the burial at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Nomar retires as a part of the nation

Nomar Garciaparra is retiring from the game of baseball as a Red Sox player. Nomar played his first 9 seasons with the Red Sox and was one of the crowds favorite players. He signed a minor league contract today with the Red Sox so that he could retire as a part of the great organization. I love the fact that the Red Sox are loyal to their players. Nomar was one of the greatest Red Sox players both on and off the field. Every time I saw Nomar in any other jersey it made me disgusted because he should've been still putting on the red and white colors of Boston. I love that the fans of the Red Sox(the nation is what they call themselves) are so loyal to one of their greats even when he isn't on their team. I remember one time when he was on the Oakland A's, Nomar came up to bat as an opposing player, and instead of boo's, which you usually hear from the crowd when a former player comes up to bat, the people gave him a standing ovation. It was so cool to witness that loyality and love they had for him. He will be a Hall of famer hopefully and now he gets to go in as a Red Sox! I love this story so much. Go Sox!

Bears sign biggest fish in Free agent pool

The Chicago Bears have signed their man, Julius Peppers. The 2 sides have come together to ink a 6 year deal. As a Vikings fan as well as a New England Patriots fan(who were also going for Peppers, the best player in the free agent pool) this pisses me off. We(the patriots) needed him for our weak defense that has been slowly diminishing here the past couple of years. I hate this deal because even more because they are in the same division of the Minnesota Vikings(the other team I love) and he is a master of stopping the run and that is the Vikings strongest part of their team(Adrian Peterson). Now all that are left in the pool is a bunch of old washed up guys that the Patriots will sign because "they're a crafty veteran" or "they have leadership qualities".. I'm sorry when you have one of the best offenses in the league you need a defense that can back it up. Being up 17 points in the 4th quarter to the colts and losing because your defense sucks is the worst feeling ever. Good for the Bears stealing Julius Peppers away, why I say stealing is because they're an awful team and he just wanted to be paid, and I hope that he can help they're sorry excuse for a team....Not! Well Patriots your move now!