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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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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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A Brief Introduction to Blues

July 20, 2017June 20, 2020 by laura
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Are you curious about what blues dancing is? Are you looking for a good way to explain what blues dancing is to new or interested community members? There’s a lot of information out there, but when you’re just starting out it can be a little bit overwhelming! Let’s start with…
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  • 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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