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Hoop dancer proud of Olympics
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 Joe Losik, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, was one of five hoop dancers who performed at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics last week in Salt Lake City, Utah. Losik, 27, got on the Olympic schedule by accident, he said. His friends were trying out for the show and then he was asked to perform his hoop dance. The rest, they say, is history. Get the Story:
Tulalip dancer rings in Olympics (The Everett Daily Herald 2/15) Relevant Links:
Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics - http://www.saltlake2002.com
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