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Laura Chieko

Blues Dance Instructor

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The More You Know with Odysseus Bailer

June 6, 2020June 7, 2020 by laura
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https://youtu.be/eluId6-DCww My friend Odysseus has been working for years to find useful and successful ways to talk about Black history and culture in swing and blues dance classes. After years of experimenting, he now wants to share his knowledge with you! Please watch the video above for workshop highlights from…
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Two Demons: COVID-19 and Systemic Racism

June 6, 2020June 7, 2020 by laura
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I’ve seen a fair amount of concern from people who are worried about the effect recent protests will have on the COVID-19 infection rate in the US. It’s certainly complicated when we have two complex issues swirling around each other. Track global COVID-19 cases via Johns Hopkins. We're uh... number…
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Our Responsibilities as Swing and Blues Leaders

June 5, 2020June 19, 2020 by laura
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Hello, swing and blues community. The shit has hit the fan. As you all know, Black people dying at the hands of American police isn't exactly a new thing. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are just the most recent names in a long and dark history of this…
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Find-a-Photographer or Videographer

June 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by laura
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Need a photographer or videographer for your dance event? Here are some options! Scroll down to fill out the form to add yourself if you are interested in being a photographer or videographer for dance events. Please note, as this is self-reported data, make sure you still do your research…
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  • Home
  • Bio
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Classes
    • Calendar
    • Balboa at YSBD
    • Teaching History
    • Testimonials
  • Teaching Partners
    • Odysseus Bailer
    • Ross Blythe
    • Clyde Wright
  • Resources
    • Our Responsibilities as Swing and Blues Leaders
    • A Brief Introduction to Blues
    • Blues Idiom Dances
    • Blues Idiom Dance Playlists
    • Curriculum Development
    • Show your Support
  • Contact

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