Photos: People of Global Dance Festival 2012

What was launched more than a dozen years ago by KTCL as Rave on the Rocks and later came to be known as the Weekend of E has since evolved into a three-day electronic festival. Global again went down last weekend. Aaron Thackeray brings back these photos from the annual...

By Melody Parker

July 23, 2012

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What was launched more than a dozen years ago by KTCL as Rave on the Rocks and later came to be known as the Weekend of E has since evolved into a three-day electronic festival. Global again went down last weekend. Aaron Thackeray brings back these photos from the annual dance-music party at Red Rocks, shot on Saturday, July 21, 2012. See Also: - People of Global Dance Festival 2011 - 50 Most Memorable People of Global Dance Festival 2010 Photos of Global Dance Festival 2012 continue on the next page. Slideshow: People of Global Dance Festival 2011 Photos of Global Dance Festival 2012 continue on the next page. Slideshow: People of Global Dance Festival 2011 Photos of Global Dance Festival 2012 continue on the next page. People of Global Dance Festival 2011 Photos of Global Dance Festival 2012 continue on the next page. People of Global Dance Festival 2011 Photos of Global Dance Festival 2012 continue on the next page. People of Global Dance Festival 2011

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