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Ballroom shooting victims planned for night of fun, dancing

Those killed when a gunman opened fire at a Los Angeles-area dance hall are being remembered by friends and family for the zest for life that brought them out that night to celebrate the Lunar New Year

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

‘Violence can’t stop dance’: how dance halls became a refuge to the Asian community

Middle-aged and elderly immigrants come to the studios for exercise, socializing and to meet new friends

The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2023

Dancing again at studio targeted by Monterey Park gunman: ‘Don’t be afraid. Don’t be intimidated’

ALHAMBRA, Calif. — Lucy Wong was not sure at first whether it was safe to go back to Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio in Alhambra.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023

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Ballroom shooting victims planned for night of fun, dancing

Those killed when a gunman opened fire at a Los Angeles’ area dance hall are being remembered by friends and family for the zest for life that brought them out that night to celebrate the Lunar New Year

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Doting aunt, dance-loving mother, ‘Mr Nice’: community mourns Monterey Park shooting victims

Family accounts tell an interwoven story about the hope of starting afresh in a new country and shared joy

The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2023

‘Doesn’t feel real’: Loved ones mourn 11 victims killed in Lunar New Year massacre at dance studio

LOS ANGELES — They were the lifeblood of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2023

'Always smiling': Man who managed ballroom among those slain

For those who made their way to the Star Ballroom over the years, Ming Wei Ma was a bright light, always smiling and encouraging those who came to the Los Angeles area dance hall popular with older Asian Americans

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

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Shooter targets ‘establishments of joy’ in Monterey Park Lunar New Year mass shooting

MONTEREY PARK, Calif. — Star Ballroom Dance Studio is where international ballroom competitors teach their moves. Where retirees learn how to waltz, tango and samba. Where elderly and middle-aged couples while away Saturday nights.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 23, 2023

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