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Learning life lessons: Generations have studied at Judith Svalander School of Ballet over 50 years

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“It is so nostalgic performing here,” Judith Svalander says of the Woodstock Opera House, where she is pictured. “It is beautiful and a lovely stage. We are so lucky to have this right here in our community.” (Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli)

A lot can change in a half century, but for Woodstock resident Judith Svalander, a lot can stay the same. Svalander, born in Woodstock and raised in McHenry County, grew up taking the train to Chicago for classical ballet training. “At that time, you really needed to travel in order to receive that caliber of […]

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