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Lively two-steps and lyrical waltzes are at the core of Cajun dance music.  Through generations, Cajuns of all ages have danced and made their music and dance part of the social fabric of their culture and heritage.  You can dance any night of the week at any one of many dance halls in Southwest Louisiana, from Eunice to Iota, and from Mamou to Lafayette!  Friendly, social people will greet youCajun Dancing is fun! and talk with you and even give you a dance lesson or two. 

Come to The Midway Ramblers First Friday Cajun dances, held October through May, and you’ll think you’ve been transported to a Cajun dance hall alive with music and friendly atmosphere.   Friends and guests dance and socialize.  We do a little dance instruction to the two-step, waltz, and even attempt the Cajun jitterbug and zydeco steps.  Hot stuff!! All the more to enjoy the experience, and you don’t need to come with a partner.  Hey, cher, it’s custom in Cajun country for everybody to dance with everybody else!  And come casual, the better to move about on the dance floor.  Don’t dance?  Come anyway and enjoy some of the best authentic Cajun and zydeco music in Chicago!

First Fridays 2008 (except February & April)

Jan. 4th | Mar. 7th | May 2nd
Oct. 3rd | Nov. 7th | Dec. 5th

Special Sunday, April 6th Dance, 2:00PM - 5:00PM!

Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp will be our final guest band of the season.  We're very excited about hosting Creole Stomp, a national touring band with 6 CDs to their credit.  Dennis has played with many Louisiana bands including Sheryl Cormier, Dexter Ardoin and the Creole Ramblers, Hadley Castille, The Morris Ardoin Creole Trio and The Acadian Aces.   Dennis has appeared as a performer on CDs by Morris Ardoin and Dexter Ardoin.  Dennis and his band are on the Illinois Arts Council Artstour Roster, The Heartland Arts Fund Roster and the Missouri Humanities Council Speaker Roster.
 
As Ron McFarlain of Lake Charles, LA, has said  "When it comes to Louisiana French music, I've heard a  lot in my time.  Dennis doesn't try to play the real thing, he IS the real thing.  So don't miss seeing him and Creole Stomp!"    
 
As you can see, this will be a very special event.  Please note the day and time change and please be sure to attend.  You will love Dennis' energy and authenticity.   Dennis has told me that he's looking forward to meeting many of you and supporting Cajun dance in Chicago!
 
To learn more go to www.creolestomp.com

Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox at Wilson
Schanachie Room -- First Floor

8:00 – 11:00 PM 
Dance instruction at about 9:00 PM
Entry:  $8.00 (12 and under free)

More info:  630-833-3515
info@midwayramblers.com

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