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It was line dancing this morning – a group of mature ladies from the village strutting our stuff. We have a wide repertoire of routines, dancing to all kinds of music, not just Country Western. It's good exercise and the more complicated dances stretch the mind too. I rarely put a step wrong these days unless I let my mind wander or get distracted by a passing goat outside and then I find myself doing a completely different dance to everyone else. Concentrate Susan!
Last month the village hall held a Country Western evening and our group were invited to perform. Maureen, our leader, agreed on the proviso that we didn't have to dress up as cowboys. Personally, I would have quite enjoyed wearing a Stetson and boots.
It was a jolly evening. We started off with Tina Turner's Nutbush City Limits and half the audience got up straightaway and joined in. So much for our show dance - it was manic. Things got so loud and lively that I struggled to hear the music but, luckily, I could still make out the low bass sounds and keep in time. Everyone was dancing, even Paul got up and joined in with the Grundy Gallop that I had taught him during lockdown.
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| all quiet and genteel... |
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| Strutting our stuff (yes, that is Paul at the back) |
Why is it that all Village Halls look so grim?
ReplyDeleteOur village hall is an ex-RAF billet hut and was transported to the village in 1964 by tractor and trailer. It might be quite basic but it is an important hub for the community.
DeleteGood for you. It takes a lot of self-confidence to perform in a dance.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite scary when we first stood up to dance in front of an audience.
DeleteSounds like the village has a real sense of community. I hope that structural engineers have checked the safety of your village hall's floor. All those women dancing in time - it could replicate an earthquake or a passing herd of wildebeest.
ReplyDeleteI can assure you we are very light on our feet.
DeleteIt sounds like everyone had a great time and when an audience joins in, you know the dancing and music was enjoyed by all.
ReplyDeleteI think we all had a lot of fun.
DeleteSounds like a great evening! There was a Line Dancing group locally, but not sure if it's still going. Haven't heard anyone talk about it or seen it advertised for years.
ReplyDeleteWe practise our dance routines every week and it can become a bit auto pilot so it was fun to show off a bit in front of an audience.
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