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I can’t believe that this is the question today. My sister taught me how to dance. I was nervous about going to my first freshman dance and in Our living room she showed me the basics.

That was 45 years ago.

Sharon Rose, my sister , is near the end of her journey and this amongst many memories of her has been heavy on my mind and heart.

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Precious. Perhaps as she nears the end of her journey, she's still "showing you the basics." Deep peace to you all.

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So fun…thank you for this!!! Was dancing in my seat , lol. Loved all, but faves were the grandmother & the footloose gals 💃. Mine would definitely be rock n roll, my generation 😉

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Glad it had you "rocking"!

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Wow! I’m energized for the day and feeling good about loving people! Today’s politics seem to take over my mind and make me think the world is turning into a bunch of boneheads. Not true

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You're correct. "Not true." (Besides, even boneheads can dance!)

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I loved watching this video! I LOVE to dance all kinds of dances. Years ago I was in a folk dancing group, and I especially liked the circle dances, all of the ethnic dances holding hands, doing a simple grapevine step, swept along together in joyful movement.

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You make me nostalgic for grade school phys ed, where we did such dances!

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We didn't dance at St. Jude grade school, but we did dance in high school phys ed. My fave--"The Salty Dog Rag." 😁

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Phyllis, I found this link to a couple dancing to "The Salty Dog Rag" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OI8tX08UTjI

Now I want to teach it to Jim. 😁💃

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Love it! Maybe someday I'll see a video of you and Jim?

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What great fun!!! I learned traditional German folk dances as a child and then trained in Tap, Jazz and classical dance for the stage. My favorites are though now dancing with my husband - waltz and jive are my favorites, he loves the foxtrot. We were just talking the other night that we want to find a place to take lessons again now in a new city after the pandemic shutdown! Fantastic - thank you Phyllis!

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Follow that dancing nudge! (I wish I knew how to do some of those dances—can't interest my hubby in trying, plus no place to learn nearby.)

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Thank you so much for this video today. I just finished mopping my kitchen floor, which is done while listening to some golden oldies. It helps me move my body and enjoy doing something that can sometimes feel like a task. My reward for completing the job was checking email. I found yours and watched that absolutely joyful video of people sharing happy moments. Loved it!!

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So your favorite dance move might be "The Mop"? 😏

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