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Kirsten Carstarphen
  • biochemistry and biology
  • Perry, Iowa

Kirsten Carstarphen Competes on Central College Dance Team

2012 Oct 1

Kirsten Carstarphen, a native of Perry and a junior at Central College, participates on the Central College dance team. For the past three years, the squad earned first place in hip-hop and, during the 2011-12 season, placed 2nd in pom and 3rd in jazz dance categories for Division III at the Iowa State Drill Team Association competition.

Central's team was third in the hip-hop routine and took first runner-up honors in the pom routine at the American Dance/Drill Team American Collegiate Championship.

The Central dance team is an auditioned squad and practices throughout the academic year, dancing at multiple performances and competitions annually.

Central College is a private, four-year, residential liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa. Central's academic program offers 39 majors leading to a bachelor's degree, along with pre-professional programs and advising. Central was recognized in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

More information about Central College is available at www.central.edu or by calling 877-462-3687.