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A Song and Dance Community. 8211; The Kirksville Arts Association (KAA) is a not for profit organization serving Adair County and the greater Northeast Missouri region. KAA is governed by a volunteer board of directors and depends on hundreds of local volunteers throughout the year in support of its programs and fiscal well-being. 8211; All the Information one would need to know about our beautiful city. Kirksville Area Community String Orchestra Facebook. Missouri Fiddle Dance Network. A not-for-profit ...
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Reality Bites | Reflections on daily life in the Midwest | Page 2
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Reflections on daily life in the Midwest. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Newer posts →. November 9, 2012. To set the context and guide us through discussions after the viewing. Even by today’s standards, some of these films are shocking. But I find them especially shocking when I think about how my grandparents would have viewed them, if given the opportunity. No wonder the Baptists were opposed to movies! Last Night’s Fun. November 7, 2012. Old-Time Dance and Music. November 6, 2012.
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Reflections on daily life in the Midwest. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Author Archives: Marcie McGuire. My blog has a life of its own. September 23, 2013. In the meantime, we might as well dance! A traditional American Thanksgiving festival. November 22, 2012. How did we arrive at Thanksgiving so soon? My maternal grandparents usually went out for Chinese food on Thanksgiving. They both taught college and didn’t want to spend their time off cooking a big meal and then cle...My pate...
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If dancing makes you smarter, we must be geniuses… | Reality Bites
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Reflections on daily life in the Midwest. Skip to primary content. If dancing makes you smarter, we must be geniuses…. November 16, 2012. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s the research: Dancing Makes You Smarter. Anyone who knows us knows we love to dance. We usually try to dance two to three times a month at our regular contra dances. Although I love variety in all things, I have to admit that the monthly square dances. This entry was posted in Dance. Old-Time Dance and Music. And tagged contra dance.
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Callers Parties | Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers
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Tips for Experienced Dancers. Are you a new caller who would like to gain some confidence calling dances for a small, friendly group of dancers? Are you an experienced caller who would like to try out some new dances and work out any bugs before calling them for a larger crowd? Do you usually call contra dances but are interested in learning to call squares or English country or other dances? Open to all levels of callers/dancers, even those who have never done it! Community Dance, Wednesday, August 17.
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Tips for Beginners | Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers
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Tips for Experienced Dancers. Above all, have fun! The enjoyment of traditional dancing is at the center of everything we do. The following suggestions will help you share that enjoyment. We plan to add photos and videos over the next few months, so check back periodically and see what’s new. What Should You Wear. There are three dance formations that are common to our dances: contra dance, square dance, and circle dance. A Contra Dance is formed by a long line of couples. When the caller says, ̶...
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Hallsville Square Dances | Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers
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Tips for Experienced Dancers. This is an old-time square dance sponsored by John and Betty White and the Missouri Traditional Fiddle and Dance Network. Every second Saturday at the Community Building on highway OO, near the cell phone tower in Hallsville, Missouri. This is a family event. No alcohol or smoking is permitted. There is no admission charge. If you wish, donations will be accepted to help defray costs. 4:00 pm: Open old-time music jam. 6:00 pm: Carry-in food available. Annual Watermelon Dance...
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Public Library Dances | Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers
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Tips for Experienced Dancers. The children’s department of the Columbia Public Library has hosted several family dances over the years, including the fall Costume Ball and the midwinter Snow Ball. Check the library’s program guide. For announcements about upcoming events for children and their families. Young dancers at the Library’s Costume Ball (Photo by Marcie McGuire). We dance most first, third, and fifth Fridays (see schedule for details). 7:30 10:30 pm (beginners’ lesson at 7:00). Get every new po...
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Links | Wait Till You Hear This One
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Wait Till You Hear This One. Old-time fiddle tunes and sources. A few things that have helped me in my recent exploration of midwestern fiddling, along with some old favorites. Bob Walters, “The Champion.”. This is the two-CD set from Bill Henderson and Dwight Lamb that originally blew my mind and started me down the road to Missouri. Slippery Hill’s R.P. Christeson page. Missouri Traditional Fiddle and Dance Network. A blog about MO music and dance. A blog by folklorist and fiddler Howard Marshall.
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