Classic love stories never go out of style. “West Side Story” is based on Romeo and Juliet, set in 1950 New York. At the same time America was ga-ga for Cha-cha. Cheeky cha-cha beats were mixed with the popular calypso music and became the 50’s Chalypso dance. This marriage of music is just as beautiful[…]
The Fabulous fifties are a great period. From race cars to poodle skirts, this is a fun era. Films like “American Graffiti” and “Grease” paid tribute to the stroll dance mixer. After doing an “American Graffiti” photo shoot for the Historic Elitch Theatre, I thought I would share how to dance the stroll. History of[…]
Good etiquette is always in style. I was down the research rabbit hole when I came across the dancing do’s & don’ts from the 1950’s. I was impressed with how timeless the tips were. Here is how this piece of history is still true today. Pick you outfit in advance Planning is always in style.[…]
Don’t you love a good line dance? The easier the line dance is, the more people are likely to participate in it. Copperhead Road Line Dance fits the description of both fun and easy. Copperhead Road History Although the creator of the line dance is unknown, a lot is known about the history of the[…]