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Members of the 24-VII Danceforce attempt to move on to the "Star Search" finals today and need viewers' votes.
24-VII dancers
in ‘Star Search’
semifinals tonightThe 24-VII dance ensemble won yesterday's Young Dancer preliminary round on CBS's "Star Search" and advances to the competition's semifinal round, airing at 8 p.m. today.
But here's the deal: Because the series airs live on the mainland, public voting will start at 3 p.m. today at www.cbs.com/star. Even with the handicap, 24-VII -- dancers Kuponohi'ipoi Aweau, Jordan Ofoia, Orlando Ortega, Jay Queja and Alicia Vela-Bailey -- earned 33 stars, beating their competition by six stars.
The group's high-energy jazz style dazzled judges Naomi Judd, Ben Stein, Ahmet Zappa and Kim Coles.
Tonight, they'll be competing to move to the finals, and the ultimate grand prize of $100,000.
24-VII Danceforce's director is Marcelo Pacleb, who has provided many youths with opportunities over the years to launch careers in performing arts, dance and teaching.
For more information, visit www.247danceforce.com/_.html.
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