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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 you 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!
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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