UM: Ice Dancing

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ESPN reports on the new requirement by the International Skating Union, which has mandated folk music for original dance in ice dancing competitions. The results have offended some ethnic groups. The article quotes Meryl Davis, a UM student who, with her partner Charlie White, developed a popular routine inspired by India: “It was very important for us to do research and make sure we could do the theme justice, and make sure that we weren’t going to offend anyone or do something that was completely off base.” [Source]