By Theodora Aggeles, Times Correspondent
Friday, December 24, 2010
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Lindsey Norton of Oldsmar performs during the International Dance Organization’s 2010 World Cup, held Dec. 8-12 in Poland.
OLDSMAR — Lindsey Norton practiced for months to compete with International Dance Organization's USA Dance Team in the 2010 World Championship junior jazz and modern divisions.
And it paid off.
Lindsey, the daughter of Steve and Judy Norton of Oldsmar, won two gold medals at the competition earlier this month in Mikolajki, Poland.
"It was the best experience I've ever had in my life," said Lindsey, 15. "Everything from my dancing to how they dance in Europe to making new friends was amazing. Being overseas was really, really cool."
Twenty-four countries sent 3,000 competitors this year. Lindsey competed against 35 jazz dance solo females in the junior category and 37 modern dance solo junior females. Her audition for a spot ...
