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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 15, 1961 partially reads "Vyts Beliajus, folk dance teacher from Denver, gives West Valley Folk Dancers a lesson in Balkan dances. In picture at right, Mel Wilson, president of the dance group, and Byrdie Pelton, execute a threesome's routine with Beliajus. The instructor edits a folklore magazine called 'Viltis.'"; See images #00125814 through #00125815 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
West Valley Folk Dancers Club Women--California--San Fernando Valley Men--California--San Fernando Valley Dance teachers Dancers--California--San Fernando Valley Folk dancing, Balkan--California--San Fernando Valley Costumes San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits Valley Times Collection photographs
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