TAMPA - The City of Tampa is honoring the contributions of Judith Baizan. She's spent decades sharing her love of dance with seniors through the Parks and Recreation Department.

The backstory:

Baizan who is originally from Michigan, was born in 1925. She moved to Tampa in 1971 and quickly connected with Tampa's recreation centers.

She used her love of international folk dancing and incorporated it into her teachings.

At a press conference today, Baizan shared, "I am very fond of Scandinavian folk dances." In her earlier years, Baizen taught at schools through a special program arranged by the Arts Council.

"Maybe a couple of times a week I would go in and teach for a couple classes. I thought it was a very good plan that the Arts Council introduced it at that time," she said.

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