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M is for Mazurka: 1930s
04 Jun This entry was posted in Dance Photos and tagged Academy of Danse Libre.

Second and final show of “M is for Mazurka” is Saturday!

Come see 100 years of dancing, from the Victorian Era to the Ragtime to the 1930s. With the influence of swing from African Americans, tango from Argentina, and continued popularity of the waltz, the 1930s saw an plethora of dance forms. Come and experience the hesitation waltz, foxtrot, tango, shag, and more with us — featuring guest performance by Swing Cats Rhythm Revue.

Splash Photo: Kimber Rudo and Edoardo
Maragliano in “Mr. Ghost’s Sweet Shag”;
Below: Laura Nowell and Jacqueline Pham,
Julie Tsai and Edoardo Maragliano in “Tango del Amanecer”

Photos from the June 1st Technical Rehearsal; “Mr. Ghost’s Sweet Shag” is choreographed by Christina Chan and Jeffrey Lee with Monica Shen Knotts; “Tango del Amanecer” is choreographed by Elizabeth McGee.
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Waltz, Swing, Tango, Blues, Bhangra, and more. Three wonderful days dancing with amazing folks from all over the country. Thank you for the dances!!!
M is for Mazurka: Ragtime »

‘M is for Mazurka’ premiers in 24 hours! See you soon! Danse Libre is excited to bring alive the elegant and graceful waltzes of Vernon and Irene Castle and other favorites dances of the Ragtime dance craze.