Jewell County Hosts Dance-Music Challenge

Local newspaper invites residents to submit videos for countywide dance-off and music performance competition.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Jewell County Record (JCR) newspaper is hosting a countywide dance-music challenge, inviting families, friends, coworkers, classrooms, teams, businesses, clubs, and solo performers to submit short videos of themselves dancing or playing music. The deadline for video submissions is March 13, and the videos will be compiled into a community celebration reel.

Why it matters

The challenge aims to bring the Jewell County community together through creative self-expression and shared entertainment, providing an opportunity for residents to showcase their talents and celebrate their local identity.

The details

There are no rules on the number of participants, song choice, location, or style of dance or music performance. Participants are encouraged to be creative, keep videos to a couple minutes, and display a sign with their group name. The JCR office is offering poster board for 50 cents to those who need it. All appropriate videos will be included in the final community reel.

  • The deadline for video submissions is Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The Jewell County Dance Reel celebrating the community will be released after the submission deadline.

The players

Jewell County Record (JCR)

The local newspaper in Jewell, Kansas that is hosting the countywide dance-music challenge.

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What they’re saying

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

— Hans Christian Andersen

The takeaway

The Jewell County Dance-Music Challenge is an opportunity for the community to come together, showcase their talents, and celebrate their local identity through creative self-expression.