Special Olympics Dance

Laura Simon

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Special Olympics Missouri held a dance at SEMO's Student Recreation Center Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 for the athletes participating in the 2010 State Outdoor Championships.

Penny Williams and Special Olympic athlete Logan Gardner get down Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athletes Patrick Andrews, left, and Lucas Blattel boogie down Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athletes Andy Martinez, left, and Tanner Hrenchir get into the groove Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athlete Daniel Crane, left, and Arthur Murphy dance through an aisle of athletes Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at SEMO Student Recreation Center. (Laura Simon)

Special Olympic volunteer Nick Breuer spins athlete Rebecca Pracht Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athletes, coaches, and volunteers dance to YMCA Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athlete Anastasia Culp busts a move Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Joe Hochard Vogues Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic athlete Donald Westcott and Kellie Fanning take a break from dancing to pose for a photo Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)

Special Olympic athlete Jonathan Boucher busts a move Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic unified partner Josh Buchheit twirls athlete Lindsey Hawkins Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)
Special Olympic Staff members Jeremie Ballinger, left, and Mandi Mueller visit with athlete Anastasia Culp Saturday, August 14, 2010 during the Special Olympics dance at Southeast Missouri State University's student Rec Center. (Laura Simon)