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A Dancer’s Life: Meet Teak Lewis

I was born in Barcelona, Spain, just as the Spanish Civil War was breaking out. I was two years old then. I have a brother—well, I had a brother; he passed away recently. Mama wanted to return to the United States, but she couldn’t manage a three-year-old and a two-year-old at the same time. The embassy advised… continue reading ›

June 3, 2025
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Diary of a Showgirl: Meet Betty Jo Spyropulos, Part II

Beginnings I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, the oldest of ten children. I attended public schools. I remember receiving a vaccination shot at an early age. Our school was just about seven blocks away, so it was a nice walk. On the street where we lived there were houses on one side and a park… continue reading ›

July 31, 2021
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