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ATLANTIC CITY--A number of men and women in uniform who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are about to get a sweet treat.

Through November, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, located at The Walk in Atlantic City, will match the amount of fudge that's purchased at the store.

The grand total of fudge, expected to be upwards of 200 pounds, will then be shipped overseas, just in time for the holidays, "...The troops are away from home and they're doing a great thing for our country everyday, this is the least we can do, and give them our thanks," said Frank Stollenwerk, owner of the store.

"...We've gotten a pretty good response and people are actually buying fudge, but not even taking it home, and saying, just send this overseas."

Lending her support to the 'Fudge for Soldiers Program' Wednesday afternoon was one very special fudge maker, Nicole Dlug, Miss Dance of the United States 2009, who was in town for several Veterans Day appearances, "....its one of those comfort foods...you have your necessities that are being shipped over, and there's so many things that you miss back home, and this is little things like chocolate and how much everyone loves to indulge...its just one of those things that I'm sure just brings a little piece of home to where they are."

See why USTD is turning so many heads, learn more at www.USTD.com!

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tags Enthusiast, Studio, Competitions & Conventions, Performance, nbc, ustd (all tags)

Kat Deluna: Are you unstoppable? THE TOP 4 ANNOUNCED

The votes are pouring in and the polls are very close! There is still plenty of time to vote so keep clicking! Our current top 4 finalists IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER are:

Alexandra Esposito
Alison Sullivan
Melissa Hernandez
Amanda Castro

Whether you are in the top 4 or not its time to recruit your friends, family, and studio, tell them to START CLICKING! No one is out of the race yet.

Kat Deluna has selected her top 10 contestants for the "Kat Deluna: Are you unstoppable?" contest. Now it's up to you the viewer to select the winner. Take a look at our finalists and pick the MOST UNSTOPPABLE! Voting ends June 30th The winner will be announced on July 18th, 2009 at the USTD Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ. Kat will award the prize personally, which includes a trophy, Kat Deluna Prize Pack, private meet and greet and photo.


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tags Hip Hop, Modern, Studio, Competitions & Conventions, Performance, Kat Deluna, Online Contest, USTD, United States Tournament of Dance (all tags)

Kat Deluna: Are you unstoppable? VOTE NOW!

Kat Deluna has selected her top 10 contestants for the "Kat Deluna: Are you unstoppable?" contest. Now it's up to you the viewer to select the winner. Take a look at our finalists and pick the MOST UNSTOPPABLE! Voting ends June 30th The winner will be announced on July 18th, 2009 at the USTD Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ. Kat will award the prize personally, which includes a trophy, Kat Deluna Prize Pack, private meet and greet and photo.

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tags Hip Hop, Modern, Retailer, Competitions & Conventions, Performance, Kat Deluna, Online Contest, USTD, United States Tournament of Dance (all tags)

Kat Deluna Wants To Know... Are You "Unstoppable"?

Dancer Universe has teamed up yet again with United States Tournament of Dance (USTD)  to create another killer opportunity for young dancers-a FREE contest that gives aspiring performers the chance to tell the world why they are "Unstoppable!" Inspired by the song "Unstoppable" by hit recording artist Kat Deluna, this contest seeks to find dancers who are confident, determined, and most importantly, won't let anything stand in the way of their dreams.

Entering is simple-all you have to do is submit a short paragraph explaining why you're "Unstoppable."

Contest winner will be determined through a fan web voting process hosted by www.danceruniverse.com and will be announced on July 18, 2009 at the USTD Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ. Kat will award the prize personally, which includes a trophy, Kat Deluna Prize Pack, private meet and greet and photo. She will also be performing LIVE, so you won't want to miss it!

Submit your entry and learn more here: www.USTD.com/unstoppable


Let Kat tell you a little more about it after the jump!

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tags Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Modern, Broadway, Ballroom, Teacher, Enthusiast, Parent, Retailer, Studio, Competitions & Conventions, Performance, Summer Study, Kat Deluna, Online Contest, USTD, United States Tournament of Dance (all tags)