I originally created this page to give people information about the teaching and dance calling that I am doing at local dance events, but now we have our own website at http://www.heritagedanceevents.com/. Please check it out if you are interested in attending or hosting a Victorian Era Ball. And if you have any questions or comments about anything that you read here, you can always contact me at www.heritagedanceevents@gmail.com.
I am now going to use this blog to write my muses about dance, music and history. There are many benefits and reasons to dance, and I plan to explore some of the following topics:
The Dancer as the Star in the Epic of Life
The Prince and the Princess
Communication as a Form of Dance
Dancing as a Respite from Isolation
I'll also share with you some random facts and various quotes.
To get us started, here's random fact #1. Did you know that the Greeks used dancing as the chief means of physical training for their soldiers? And that famous Greek Plato said, "To sing well and to dance well is to be well educated."
As a teacher with a passion for dance, music and history, my hope is that my blogs will be entertaining, educational and will give you a reason to get up and dance!
Dancing on,
Debra Newby
All essays on this blog are copyrighted and may not be copied or printed without permission. Debra Newby/2009
Victorian Era Dance Calling, Music, Living History, Special Events, Education and Life
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Tutoring Services and More!
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Host an Event
Dancing at a HIstory Ball
Dancing at a Living History Event
Dancing in Edna Valley
The Newby Family
History Ball
Liberty Hill Players: Kelly Powers, Terry Newby and Kirk MacLane
Dancing The Virginia Reel
Civil War Ball photos by Dennis Swanson at www.studio101west.com
Fresno Reenactment
Playing period music in camp
Preparing for the day
Youtube videos of past History Balls
Profile
The first time Debra Newby can remember participating in a group dance was when she learned to square dance during PE in 5th grade… and she was hooked. She continued to dance through Jr. High, college and beyond. During her college years, she worked as a Park and Recreation Leader and taught square dancing to elementary school-aged students. After receiving her degree in zoology and chemistry, she earned her teacher's credential and began teaching science in public high schools. She gave that up to stay home with her three young children and went on to direct choreography and drama for local children’s choirs. She currently enjoys Civil War Reenacting with her family and teaching and calling Victorian Era social group dances for school groups, casual events and Grand Balls.
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