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| Castle House Rules For Correct Dancing Do not wriggle the shoulders. Do not shake the hips. Do not twist the body. Do not flounce the elbows. Do not pump the arms. Do not hop--glide instead. Avoid low, fantastic, and acrobatic dips. Stand far enough away from each other to allow free movement of the body in order to dance gracefully and comfortably. The gentleman should rest his hand lightly against the lady's back, touching her with the finger-tips and wrist only, or, if preferred, with the inside of the wrist and the back of the thumb. The gentleman's left hand and forearm should be held up in the air parallel with his body, with the hand extended, holding the lady's hand lightly on his palm. The arm should never be straightened out. Remember you are at a social gathering, and not in a gymnasium. Drop the Turkey Trot, the Grizzly Bear, the Bunny Hug, etc. These dances are ugly , ungraceful and out of fashion. (Rules for correct dancing from the 1914 instruction book Modern Dancing by Mr. and Mrs. Vernoon Castle) |
| "Chicks With Guns" is a traditional American All-Star, Old Time stringband hailing from Missouri. The premier old time dance band has quickly gained a reputation for their incredibly high spirited and provocative square and contra dance medleys. Their music is captivating and hard-hitting; yet rhythmically sophisticated. This trio specializing in indigenous Missouri fiddle tunes will keep your feet tapping with their infectious, syncopated rhythyms and spontaneous creative interpretaions of the old tunes. "Chicks With Guns" is literally a cornucopia of raw talent, which fully identifies and represents the next generation of living history. Each member is an accomplished musician in their own rite, and has played individually and with other groups for many years. Together, they possess a musical chemistry, reminiscent in spirit of the late 19th and early 20th century. "Chicks With Guns" has indeed captured the Spirit , the emotion, and the very soul of American old time dance music. Their unlimited enthusiasm and outrageously energetic performances are truly an unique experience. |
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| THERE IS NO EXCUSE- GET UP AND DANCE!!! |
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| For More Dance Fun: Ozark Dance Stories |
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| CWG SHOOTING GALLERY SHOOT THE FIDDLE PLAYER |
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