BARRIO DANCE | NATIONAL EXPOSURE Madison dance troupe kills it on 'America’s Got Talent' SAMARA KALK DERBY Jul 8, 2026 Jul 8, 2026 Updated Jul 8, 2026 1 of 2 Dancers with Barrio Dance practice their moves during a rehearsal earlier this year. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Barrio Dance assistant director Nicole Nelson takes part in a recent rehearsal. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SAMARA KALK DERBY A Madison dance troupe killed it on "America’s Got Talent" Tuesday night on NBC.kAmq2CC:@ s2?46VD E62> @7 ag 52?46CD[ q2CC:@ s2?46 u24E@CJ[ H2D 7:CDE FA @? E96 EH@\9@FC AC@8C2> 2?5 492C>65 ;F586D $:>@? r@H6==[ $@7:2 '6C82C2 2?5 |6= q 2?5 E96 =:G6 2F5:6?46[ H9:49 3@@65 ;F586 w@H:6 |2?56= 7@C 4C:E:4:K:?8 E96>]k^AmkAm%96 E9C66 ;F586D H9@ G@E65 J6D 82G6 q2CC:@ 6?@F89 2AAC@G2= E@ >@G6 @? 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The Madison, Wisconsin dance crew perfor… Madison dancers may appear on Tuesday’s 'America’s Got Talent' The troupe auditioned in March in front of a panel of celebrity judges. Severe storms possible for southern Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon, evening The main threat is damaging straight line winds, though some large hail may occur.
Barrio Dance Factory Barrio Dance Factory starts with just four dancers, but the stage quickly turns into a full-on party. The Madison, Wisconsin dance crew perfor…
Madison dancers may appear on Tuesday’s 'America’s Got Talent' The troupe auditioned in March in front of a panel of celebrity judges.
Severe storms possible for southern Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon, evening The main threat is damaging straight line winds, though some large hail may occur.
