The Dance Department in Irmo will be strutting to the Big Apple next Thursday for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Lauren Metts owns the company and said, over the years, they’ve sent dancers about six times, but her experience with the parade goes back much further.

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“We’re excited that this group gets to go… and bring in Santa,” Metts said. “You have to make sure that they are very precise and that every little pinky, every little toe is in exactly the same place.”

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They’ll join hundreds of dancers from around the country, bringing Midlands pride to the national stage.

“It’s once in a lifetime and make sure to watch us on TV,” Graceciesielski said.

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