[song-circle] More on Cajun and Zydeco Dance

[William R Watt]

Those who are interested in this type of music should look for the DVD 
"Louisiana Blues" at the Ottawa public library.

WRW

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:34:49 -0400, "Bob Clarke"
<Bob at demospartnership.ca> said:
> Thanks to all of you who were able to come out for Cajun dancing at the 
> Elmdale's Mardi Gras. Here is another chance for dance instruction and a 
> good time. A larger space, wooden dance floor, great instructors and 
> plenty of free dance time. Hope to see you there.
> 
> Bob Clarke
> 
> 
> Introduction to Cajun and Zydeco Dancing
> Sundays, March 15th - April 5th from 7PM to 9PM,
> $40 per person, singles welcome
> In the school gym at Jack Purcell Community Centre
> go to www.jpra.ca to register on line
> 
> Dance Lesson from 7PM to 8PM
> Free Dance from 8PM to 9PM
> 
> Music from South West Louisiana is the inspiration for this kind of 
> social dancing. This is party music and so, makes for a lively 
> inspiration for true social dancing. Michael Ball and Jody Benjamin will 
> be teaching the basics of Cajun Two Step, Waltz and Zydeco dancing. 
> These dances leave lots of room for loose interpretation. Mostly people 
> work the floor trading partners often and learning to lead and follow 
> with numerous partners. The basic foot pattern is easy to learn and fun 
> to do especially when there's good music to dance to.
> For the free dance, Michael and Jody will provide recorded music from 
> their selection of music collected over many visits to the Cajun part of 
> the world.
> This could be the start of something great for Ottawa dance floors!
> 
> 
> 
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