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Moira Real Radio 104.1:

Born as Marguerite Jackson in St. Louis, Moira was raised in segregated rural Arkansas. She is a poet, historian, author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, and talk show talent. She has published ten best selling books and numerous magazine articles.

Moira, who speaks French, Spanish, Italian and West African Fanti, began her career in drama and dance. She married a South African freedom fighter and lived in Cairo where she was editor of The Arab Observer, the only English-language news weekly in the Middle East. In the radio industry, Moira has been a groundbreaker for Jewish women. In television, she has made hundreds of appearances.

She has written and produced several prize winning documentaries, including "Jewish-Americans in the Arts," and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Matzoh Balls," a PBS special for which she received the Golden Eagle Award. She now resides in Fern Park with her husband and six adopted Korean children.

MEET MOIRA'S PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR JOHN EVANS:

John discovered ballroom dancing as a teenager in Columbus, Ohio. In dancing, he found a physical activity at which he excelled, that involved music (at that time it was his one true love) and people. He was hooked.

After graduating high school, he decided life was too short to shovel snow and he moved to Orlando, Florida. He soon secured a position at Arthur Murray's and has been teaching ever since.

Currently, he is the Dance Director at Marino's Dance Club in Casselberry, Florida.

To this day, John's greatest joy is sharing his knowledge and helping people become the best dancers they can be.