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Radio M says "Get your Summerdance on!"

Who doesn’t love a hot summer night with music and dance? And, especially when its free! The 12th annual Summerdance kicked off last night with a rousing set of tunes from Plena Libre - but that was just the beginning. Tune in tonight at 9 as Radio M‘s Tony Sarabia sits down with Mike Orlove from Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs to preview this year’s Summerdance lineup. Whether you’re an expert high-stepper or you’re stuck with two left feet, you’ll be sure to have a great time gettin’ down on the dance floor with your fellow Chicagoans. Check out the City’s Summerdance Website for a complete schedule. Update: Twitter users, be sure to follow the Radio M Twitter feed.

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