Memphis company makes a ‘Star’ turn, from the ground up
Lisa Hord and Benji Smith demonstrate their moves at DanceSmiths Ballroom Dance Studio's East Memphis location, which features the same beech flooring that was recently installed on the “Dancing with the Stars” dancefloor. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ kicks into high gear on the exact type of DanceFloor USA cushioned, beech wood boards used at Benji Smith’s East Memphis dance studio.
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