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Dancer continues to collect trophies, looks toward future

Yiannis Ekonomou, of Orland Park, takes part in the In10sity Dance competition en route to more awards. In10sity Dance
Yiannis Ekonomou, of Orland Park, takes part in the In10sity Dance competition in Chicago. Photo: In10sity Dance
Yiannis Ekonomou, of Orland Park, is pictured with his awards from over the years. He continues to collect them and is looking toward a future in the art. Photos submitted
Yiannis Ekonomou, of Orland Park, is pictured with his awards from over the years. He continues to collect them and is looking toward a future in the art. Photos submitted
Yiannis Ekonomou, of Orland Park, is pictured with his awards from over the years. He continues to collect them and is looking toward a future in the art. Photos submitted
Erin Redmond, Freelance Reporter
4:23 am CDT August 30, 2019
Yiannis Ekonomou is no stranger to success. Since the moment Ekonomou took his first dance class more than a decade ago, his talents made people take notice. And now, Hollywood has come calling for the Orland Park teenager, too.

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