Seen here in 1975, Ludmilla Chiriaeff worked later in her career to expand dance instruction into public schools at the primary and secondary levels.
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Ludmilla Chiriaeff, 1924-1996, Latvia.
Chiareff was born to Russian emigrant parents, survived Nazi internment during the Second World War, and came to Canada in 1952. She settled in Montréal and opened a dance school. Her acclaimed dance troupe performed internationally, while her dance programs expanded into public schools. She is a Companion of the Order of Canada.