Growing up in a fundamentalist Christian church in Tucson, John Calvo said he had always been taught “dancing was of the devil.” He feared demons would possess his body if he moved his feet to music.
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Contact reporter Emily Hamer at emily.hamer@lee.net or 262-844-4151. On Twitter: @ehamer7
Contact columnist Tim Steller at tsteller@tucson.com or 520-807-7789. On Twitter: @timothysteller
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