Teen assaulted at prom party; needs help getting to national dance competition

THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — A Brighton teenager was assaulted on prom night. Not only was the high school senior left with injuries but was forced to temporarily pause his dreams of competitive dance.

For most high schoolers, prom is somewhat of a rite of passage that many look forward to, but John Granzin won’t be left with the best memories. The 17-year-old works at a restaurant and saved up money for months to “go big” on the suit, dinner, transportation and more. However, his experience was tainted after he was jumped at an after-party.

For Granzin “dance is life.” He has been dancing since he was 5 years old.

“Dance is everything to me,” Granzin said. “It’s just my sport.”

He and his…