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Shining Example

At Freedom High School, Mr. Won specializes in ‘lightbulb moments.’

It’s mid-afternoon at Freedom High School and in the choral suite, a student is beginning her singing lesson. She’s nervous because although she has a powerful voice, she doesn’t realize it. So she wavers on the high notes, frowning with concentration…

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STORY OF A... Belly Dancer

Suspira Tiouat, 39, teaches women to embrace their inner goddess with every hip hit and shimmy.

“I started getting into ethnic dance in my teens. I went on to be a classical dance major in college, and I started formally training in Middle Eastern dance. Once I graduated, I knew that it was my ideal art form…

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Puttin’ on the Glitz

Create a vintage look all your own

The resurgence of 1920s glamour, coupled with the excitement over the upcoming big screen remake of The Great Gatsby, makes it the perfect time to channel your inner Daisy Buchanan with these alluring art deco-style accessories…

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Story of a... Chocolatier

As a modern-day Willy Wonka, Edgar Schaked, 41, is living the sweet life.

“A chocolatier is somebody who takes the chocolate bar and makes bon bons or truffles. To be a real chocolatier, you have to take courses from someone who knows what they’re doing, either in school or from a master chocolatier. In this case, my father’s a master chocolatier…”

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