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Dancing Roots in Southwest Missouri | Springfield Missouri News
Hispanic Heritage Month is alive and kicking in Southwest Missouri, where a grassroots group called Grupo Latinoamericano—born in the late 80s—is turning culture into community. Offering free English classes, workshops, and deep cultural education, they’re helping families in the Ozarks stay rooted. Teens like 17-year-old Jade Torres are leading the charge through traditional dances like the Jalisciense, seeing it as both heritage and service. Leaders stress it’s not just about steps—it’s about history, identity, and passing it down. Big festival alert: October 3rd features a live band from…
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