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Barn dance at park district center on Friday
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[October 20, 2010]
EZ Fun Dance will have its first barn
dance in Lincoln on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Park District,
1400 Primm Road. EZ Fun Dance is excited to bring barn dancing to
Lincoln and pleased to present the authentic old-time sound of the
Too Old to Be Controlled acoustic band. Caller will be Gail Hintze,
who has been calling dances for years.
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 Just what is barn dance? In the 1800s a "new" American style of the
ballroom dances of that time period became popular in rural America.
The opportunity for sophisticated ballroom dances had not developed
in rural areas because ballroom dances were held in elaborate
buildings in big cities, by special invitation and were expensive.
But everyone loves to have fun, laugh, socialize, celebrate and
dance! The barn dance emerged from that desire. In rural areas there
were no big, fancy ballrooms, but there were barns, many barns in
which to celebrate and mimic the city dances.Today, barn dances
are still popular. All ages enjoy the barn dance because it is easy
and fun. At the beginning of each dance, a demonstrator (caller)
thoroughly walks through all the easy steps of the dance with the
dancers. Then they call out each step as the music is played. The
dances are a combination of contra-line dance, round dance, Virginia
reel, folk dance, waltz and square dance. It’s fun for everyone --
singles, couples, kids, teens, seniors and families -- to
participate together in barn dancing. Often people just come to
watch the fun and listen to the music!
No prior dance experience needed and the old country music is
great to dance as well as listen to.
Admission is $8 per person, $12 per couple and $15 per family
(maximum).
Finger foods to share will be appreciated.
For more information, contact:
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