New dance program focuses on helping kids with special needs express themselves Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Jan 24, 2018 Jan 24, 2018 Updated May 7, 2019 0 1 of 5 Kim Fore with one of her dancing classes. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Kim Fore (right) with her senior student, Olivia Sexton, who is helping with a dance program for children with disabilities. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Kim Fore with one of her dancing classes. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Kim Fore with one of her dancing classes. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Kim Fore performs in the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Contributed Photo Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carolyn R. 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