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On June 30, following two rounds of tryouts, Mariel Salarda of Cerritos was selected as a new member of the 2019-20 Clippers Spirit, the dance team of the NBA’s L.A. Clippers. The Clippers Spirit is an elite dance team, led by Creative Director Petra Pope, made up of world-class professional dancers. Ms. Salarda is front row, far right. Photo courtesy Varon Panganiban, L.A. Clippers.
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