Laara Dalen is attending VIU’s Jazz program after retiring from a career as a registered nurse. She graduated Simon Fraser University in 1973 after studies focused in political science, sociology, and other science-based studies. Dalen has produced several films, including documentaries, educational films, and the feature film Skip Tracer. She’s ridden by motorcycle to Newfoundland, Chicago, and Guadalajara, and plans to make it to Buddy Guy’s Blues Club in Chicago to play saxophone.