WITHOUT PRACTICE THERE IS NO PERFECTION.

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It is always fun and energetic at our rehearsals center. We always start with warming up and some dance techniques before the real practice begins. You can stay out not being part of UNITY DRUM THEATER for all this fun and exercise.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!

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