Dances
What do we mean by "historic dance"? Most communities throughout time have at their core some sort of traditional folk dances that helped unite them, often performed to celebrate important events. At Steps in Time, our intent is to preserve the best of these dances, old and new, by introducing them to all generations. We enjoy teaching a mix of Irish, Scottish, English, American, Square, Line, Circle, and other dances. These dances make every occasion from barn dances to formal proms more fun than you can imagine.
Here's a partial list of traditional dances we teach and call:
- Virginia Reel (video sample)
- Gay Gordon (video sample)
- Patty Cake Polka (video sample)
- Oh Susannah
- Postie's Jig (video sample)
- Nine Pin
- Waves of Tory (video sample)
- Grand March
- Spanish Waltz
- Duke of Kent's Waltz
- Ship's Cook
- Hole in the Wall
- Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh! (video sample)
- Sweets of May
- Fairy Reel (video sample)
- Sasha
- Snowball Reel
When requested, we also mix in some newer traditional dances like the following:
- Church Clap
- Cotton Eye Joe
- Cupid Shuffle
- Cha Cha Slide
- The Hustle
- Macarena
- Boot Scoot Boogie
Upon request, we can tap into the basics of "couples" dancing including but not limited to:
- Swing
- Foxtrot
- Waltz