AY EEE ! Zydeco Dance is on the move as new ones are introduced to this high energy dance. I am sure that the first dancers of Zydeco would be amazed at how their same 4 count two-step has advanced. I recently went to a trail ride dance in Lawtell , La. in the heart of Zydeco land. I was amazed at the Zydeco style of the twenty something age group down there. I could clearly see that there is no one way to Zydeco. The count is the same but flair and personal style (as with most dances) makes this dance in my humble opinion one of the best dances around. It has been said that when you dance Zydeco all problems go away. Some learn Zydeco by the rhythm and some learn by the count. It really doesn't matter how you learn it. It only matters that you do! By popular demand the Gulf Coast Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival will present an array of dance instructors at out festivals for your learning experience and enjoyment. As we say “It's All about the Dance” and it's all about fun!
I'll see you on the dance floor!
Sandra Morse, Director
Gulf Coast Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival
Friday, May 16, 2008
Start |
Length |
Description |
Instructor |
Location |
6:00 p.m. |
45 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Swamp Stage Arena (Inside) |
8:15 p.m. |
20 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Jubilee Dance Hall (Inside Lobby) |
Dance instructors will be on hand during the night and will assist where needed!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Start |
Length |
Description |
Instructor |
Location |
10:30 a.m. |
30 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Dance Tent (outside) |
10:30 a.m. |
30 minutes |
Beginning Cajun |
Liz and Mike Humphries |
Jubillee Dance Hall (Inside) |
1:00 p.m. |
15 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Dance Tent (Outside) |
3:15 p.m. |
15 minutes |
Beginning Cajun |
Liz and Mike Humphries |
Dance Tent (Outside) |
5:30 p.m. |
15 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Swamp Stage Arena (Inside) |
7:15 p.m. |
20 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Jubilee Dance Hall |
Dance instructors will be on hand during the day and night and will assist where needed!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Start |
Length |
Description |
Instructor |
Location |
11:15 a.m. |
45 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Swamp Stage Arena (Inside) |
11:15 a.m. |
45 minutes |
Beginning Cajun |
Liz and Mike Humphries |
Jubilee Dance Hall (Inside) |
1:30 p.m. |
15 minutes |
Beginning Zydeco |
Michael Seider |
Dance Tent (Outside) |
3:15 p.m. |
15 minutes |
Line Dance |
Kenneth Nobles |
Dance Tent (Outside) |
Dance instructors will be on hand during the day and will assist where needed!
Cajun Dance Instruction Presented by Mike and Liz Humphries
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Mike and Liz Humphries live near Baton Rouge , Louisiana . After meeting at a CFMA sponsored Cajun dance, they "jumped the broom" in the presence of a few hundred dear friends at a Cajun fais do-do (pronounced fay-doe-doe) and began their life together sharing their common love of Cajun and Zydeco dance and “le joie de vie” (the joy of life) it brings. Their energetic and animated dance style has earned them recognition in several Cajun and Zydeco venues throughout Louisiana , as well as other areas of the country. Both having educational backgrounds, these two bring their instructional expertise to the dance floor when presenting the basics in Cajun or Zydeco. Teaching by the motto “if you can walk, you can waltz” this dynamic couple will have you up dancing before you know it!!
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