Rotary Club Dance Partners Wow Crowd

Novice dancer Josef Smith and pro Julie Korsog deliver stirring jive performance.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:02pm

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A striking black silhouette of two dancers locked in a dynamic jive pose, their bodies forming an angular, geometric shape against a bright red and white background.A community dance competition brings together novice and professional performers for an evening of joyful entertainment.Fleming Island Today

When local resident Josef Smith was paired with professional dancer Julie Korsog for the Rotary Club Clay Can Dance charity event, he admitted he had never danced before. But Smith and Korsog went on to deliver a showstopping jive routine that wowed the audience.

Why it matters

The annual Rotary Club dance competition is a beloved community event that raises funds for local charities. Smith's impressive performance alongside the professional Korsog demonstrates how the event can bring together novice and expert dancers to create memorable moments that energize the crowd.

The details

Despite having no prior dance experience, Smith told Korsog he was willing to give it his all. The pair then spent weeks practicing and perfecting a high-energy jive routine. On the night of the competition, their chemistry and Smith's rapid improvement impressed the judges and audience, earning them a standing ovation.

  • The Rotary Club Clay Can Dance event took place on April 12, 2026.
  • Smith and Korsog began rehearsing their routine several weeks prior to the event.

The players

Josef Smith

A local resident who participated in the Rotary Club dance competition despite having no prior dance experience.

Julie Korsog

A professional dancer who was paired with Smith for the Rotary Club event.

Rotary Club Clay Can Dance

An annual charity dance competition hosted by the local Rotary Club to raise funds for community initiatives.

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What they’re saying

“But he said he if he was going to do it, he was going to give it his all.”

— Julie Korsog, Professional Dancer

The takeaway

The Rotary Club dance competition demonstrates how community events can bring together people of all skill levels to create memorable performances that energize and inspire a local audience.