UNLV junior and Carson High alum, Taryn Encinas (middle), gets lifted into the air during a practice routine of UNLV Rebel girls and company’s hip-hop performance. Encinas and the Rebels doubled-up on national championships in Orlando two weeks ago.

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Carson High alum earns two national titles with UNLV dance

For Taryn Encinas, her decision to pick UNLV revolved entirely around dance. Now, she's a two-time national champ.

• By Carter Eckl
• February 1, 2023