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The Venettes Cultural Workshop was founded by Mary (Suarez) Baird in 1967. Mrs. Baird grew up in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx. She was always theatrically inclined and decided to pursue dance at the age of 9. Mrs. Baird received a 4-year French scholarship at City University and pursued her dance career at the same time.

She excelled in dance and later became the founder of the African-Brazilian duo-"Bibeau and Suarez". Mrs. Baird was a professional dancer for seven years. She studied under the Graham and Dunham techniques as well as famed African instructors.