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Video: MHS Senior Dances His Way to 'Mr. Monrovia' Title

Monrovia High School senior Chris Burkholder beat out eight other contenders in the school's annual "Mr. Monrovia" talent show Friday night.

From the disco dancing to Thriller to Souja Boy's Superman, Chris Burkholder covered several decades worth of popular dance moves Friday night in about 7 minutes.

The Monrovia High School senior won the school's "Mr. Monrovia" talent show Friday night, busting moves in an "evolution of dance" performance that impressed the 350-person crowd at Louise K. Taylor Auditorium.

Along with the "Mr. Monrovia" title, Burkholder took home $100 and a prom ticket for beating out eight other competitors. The competition was put on by the school's Renaissance program.

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"It was a night filled with laughter and and a great time was had by both the contestants and the crowd," said Paul Dols, the school's Renaissance Coordinator.

Burkholder competed along with the following students:

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  • James Tubbs
  • Benjamin Cragoe
  • Javier Colin
  • Ivan Munoz
  • Sean Watase
  • Enrique Ramirez
  • Andrew Monge
  • Vince Rainey


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