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Building salsa in St. John's: Judy D at TEDxFortTownshend 2013

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Building Salsa in St. John's - From Facebook Creation to Multicultural Community: Judy D at TEDxFortTownshend 2013

Mover, shaker, motivator of all things Salsa in St. John's! She's known to throw business cards to total strangers in store line-ups & to passers-by on the street. She's been a tireless Salsa Dance promoter since first becoming addicted in 2006. Since creating her facebook group Salsa in St. John's in 2008, Judy D has helped the group grow from 35 members to a 500+ member multicultural group!

Judy is a bit of a facebook junkie, and not only for salsa -- she loves finding and sharing worthwhile community events. This often leads her to volunteer with extra groups, like TEDxFortTownshend...she just can't help getting enthusiastic about groups that promote helpful ideas!

Judy was born and raised a Newfoundlander and so far she's been a Red Cross volunteer & instructor, telemarketer, & insurance agent; she dabbles in graphic design and painting, & currently works as a full-time RN in her spare time.

How did a Newfoundlander get caught up in Salsa Dancing and manage to make it into a happening community? Listen to her speak at TEDxFortTownshend 2013 -- Creative Communities and she'll reveal all!

http://salsainstjohns.com/

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