Staten Island woman grows dancers, one pirouette at a time

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Ellen Tharp, at left, with young dancers Jane Moller, 12; Jilian Pizzi, 12; Analise Scardaci, 9, and Olivia Duffy, 13 after a performance for seniors at Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center and Home. (Advance photo/Bill Lyons)

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Island ballet kids get jazzified

walkerGuest teacher Chet Walker arrives with a mission to break all the rules

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