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15. Krich, John. Why is This Country Dancing. New York: 1993. 14

16. Marcus, David L. “How Kids learn.” U.S. News & World Report. September 1999, pp. 1-3

17. Melani, Debra. “Musical Medicine; Hospitals find that music enhances healing process.” The Washington Times. February 2000, pp. 1-3

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