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720:Argentinos
619:Louis Prima
581:The Clovers
418:In the Mood
396:Mambo Mambo
306:Charleston:
298:The Mooche
268:Short dance
1845:Categories
1477:References
1128:NRW Trophy
875:2003β2004
831:2004β2005
767:2005β2006
714:2006β2007
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656:Ouverture
602:2008β2009
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457:2010β2011
389:2011β2012
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254:Programs
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372:Goofus
158:Career
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