They both have to focus on their dancing while keeping up their schoolwork and fitting in some fun.

They compete in Latin, rhythm and standard doing everything from the fox trot, the cha-cha, the swing, the mambo, the rumba, the jive, the tango, the samba, the quick step and a selection of waltzes.

"I like the waltz a lot," said Reed, "particularly the Viennese waltz. I can relax in standard except for the tango."

Anderson is hoping they can knock off a team that used to train at Center Stage.

"They usually place higher than us. They're older than us," he said. "If we can beat them, it proves something."

If you go...

What: U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championships
When: Thursday-Saturday
Where: Marriott Center, Brigham Young University
Cost: $12-$16 single events; see Web site for specifics
Phone: 422-2981
Web: byunationals.com

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