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

May 24, 2022

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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