When Performing Arts Dance Center students in LaPlace heard of an area family who experienced a house fire, team members bought clothes and household items for the family hoping they would have a better Christmas. Pictured are, from left, Lauren Rush, Isabella Loupe, Liliana Dantin, Rebecca LaPrairie, Madison Tassin, Lauren Trichell, Katelyn Duhe, Chloe Genovese, Paige Morales, Madison Eugene and Kyleigh Graves. Traci Marchetta is the owner/director of Performing Arts Dance Center, and Ashlee Brister serves as dance company choreographer.