NewsAugust 26, 2017

Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "Make change happen in the community." Koreena Woodson, co-chair, of Authentic Voices had said describing what she wants to do for the south side. Over 200 people came out to Indian Park throughout the day from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a kid dance contest at 4:30 p.m. Free food and face painting was available for anyone to attend and even the Cape Girardeau Fire Department came out and allowed kids to sit and look inside of a fire truck. Woodson said the point of the event was to bring the community together dance and have fun.

Kmorian Dodds, 5, smiles as he gets his face painted at the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "Make change happen in the community." Koreena Woodson, co-chair, of Authentic Voices had said describing what she wants to do for the south side. Over 200 people came out to Indian Park throughout the day from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a kid dance contest at 4:30 p.m. Free food and face painting was available for anyone to attend and even the Cape Girardeau Fire Department came out and allowed kids to sit and look inside of a fire truck. Woodson said the point of the event was to bring the community together dance and have fun.
Kmorian Dodds, 5, smiles as he gets his face painted at the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "Make change happen in the community." Koreena Woodson, co-chair, of Authentic Voices had said describing what she wants to do for the south side. Over 200 people came out to Indian Park throughout the day from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a kid dance contest at 4:30 p.m. Free food and face painting was available for anyone to attend and even the Cape Girardeau Fire Department came out and allowed kids to sit and look inside of a fire truck. Woodson said the point of the event was to bring the community together dance and have fun.
Kids compete in the dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids compete in the dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Damarion Williams hangs on the hoop during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Damarion Williams hangs on the hoop during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kalen Carter, 3, swings around a pole during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kalen Carter, 3, swings around a pole during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids compete in a dance contest during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids compete in a dance contest during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids wait in line for the bounce house during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids wait in line for the bounce house during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Omega Tucker, left, Amazia Watkins, center and Aaliyah Neal dance in the final round of the dance contest during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Omega Tucker, left, Amazia Watkins, center and Aaliyah Neal dance in the final round of the dance contest during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
The younger kids dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
The younger kids dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Christyona Adams, left, and Trayon Martin, right, make the sound of the siren while they sit inside of the fire truck during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Christyona Adams, left, and Trayon Martin, right, make the sound of the siren while they sit inside of the fire truck during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids compete in the dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids compete in the dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Valaree Rutherford announces the winners of the older kid dance contest during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Valaree Rutherford announces the winners of the older kid dance contest during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Parents and their kids dance to music during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Parents and their kids dance to music during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz pose for a photo during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
The Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz pose for a photo during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Branna Adams, Christyona Adams and Denzel Smith pose for a photo during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Branna Adams, Christyona Adams and Denzel Smith pose for a photo during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Donte Weakly, center, and his two kids Dontasia Weakly, left, and Akryah Jordan, right, pose for a photo during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Donte Weakly, center, and his two kids Dontasia Weakly, left, and Akryah Jordan, right, pose for a photo during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People cheer on kids competing in the dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
People cheer on kids competing in the dance competition during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Children of 7 and under compete in a dance competition on the basketball court during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Children of 7 and under compete in a dance competition on the basketball court during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids face paint during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids face paint during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Jewlian Poole, center, shoots the ball guarded by Aaliyah Neal, right, and Damarion Williams, left, during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Jewlian Poole, center, shoots the ball guarded by Aaliyah Neal, right, and Damarion Williams, left, during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Erik Battles, 3, holds onto the net of the bounce house during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Erik Battles, 3, holds onto the net of the bounce house during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Dena Martin swings on the monkey bars during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Dena Martin swings on the monkey bars during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Parents and their kids dance during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Parents and their kids dance during the Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
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Let's Dance It Out event put on by Authentic Voices and Dem Boyz at Indian Park Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. "Make change happen in the community." Koreena Woodson, co-chair, of Authentic Voices had said describing what she wants to do for the south side. Over 200 people came out to Indian Park throughout the day from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a kid dance contest at 4:30 p.m. Free food and face painting was available for anyone to attend and even the Cape Girardeau Fire Department came out and allowed kids to sit and look inside of a fire truck. Woodson said the point of the event was to bring the community together dance and have fun.

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