Gulf Coast Zydeco
Music and Crawfish Festival 2008
| AY EEE
! Zydeco Dance is on the move as new ones
are introduced to this high energy dance. I am sure that the first dancers
of Zydeco would be amazed at how their same 4 count two-step has advanced. I
recently went to a trail ride dance in Lawtell , La. in the heart of Zydeco
land. I was amazed at the Zydeco style of the twenty something age group
down there. I could clearly see that there is no one way to Zydeco. The
count is the same but flair and personal style (as with most dances) makes
this dance in my humble opinion one of the best dances around. It has been
said that when you dance Zydeco all problems go away. Some learn Zydeco by
the rhythm and some learn by the count. It really doesn't matter how you
learn it. It only matters that your do! By popular demand the Gulf Coast
Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival will present an array of dance
instructors at out festivals for your learning experience and enjoyment. As
we say “It's All about the Dance” and
it's all about fun!
I'll see you on the dance floor!
Sandra Morse, Director
Gulf Coast Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival
Dance Instruction
It's All About the
Dance
Friday,
May 16, 2008
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Start
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Length
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Description
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Instructor
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Location
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| 6:00 p.m.
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45 minutes
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Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
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Swamp Stage
Arena (Inside) |
| 8:15 p.m.
|
20 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
|
Jubilee Dance
Hall (Inside Lobby) |
Dance instructors will
be on hand during the night and will assist where needed!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
| Start
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Length
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Description |
Instructor |
Location
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| 10:30 a.m.
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30 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
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Dance Tent
(outside) |
| 10:30 a.m.
|
30 minutes
|
Beginning Cajun
|
Liz and Mike
Humphries |
Jubilee Dance
Hall (Inside) |
| 1:00 p.m.
|
15 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
|
Dance Tent
(Outside) |
| 3:15 p.m.
|
15 minutes
|
Beginning Cajun
|
Liz and Mike
Humphries |
Dance Tent
(Outside) |
| 5:30 p.m.
|
15 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
|
Swamp Stage
Arena (Inside) |
| 7:15 p.m.
|
20 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
|
Jubilee Dance
Hall |
Dance instructors will
be on hand during the day and night and will assist where needed!
Sunday,
May 18, 2008
| Start
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Length
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Description |
Instructor
|
Location
|
| 11:15 a.m.
|
45 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
|
Swamp Stage
Arena (Inside) |
| 11:15 a.m.
|
45 minutes
|
Beginning Cajun
|
Liz and Mike
Humphries |
Jubilee Dance
Hall (Inside) |
| 1:30 p.m.
|
15 minutes
|
Beginning Zydeco
|
Michael Seider
|
Dance Tent
(Outside) |
| 3:15 p.m.
|
15 minutes
|
Line Dance
|
Kenneth Nobles
|
Dance Tent
(Outside) |
Dance instructors will
be on hand during the day and will assist where needed!
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Cajun Dance Instruction Presented by Mike
and Liz Humphries
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Mike
and Liz Humphries live near Baton Rouge , Louisiana . After meeting at a
CFMA sponsored Cajun dance, they "jumped the broom" in the presence of a few
hundred dear friends at a Cajun fais do-do (pronounced fay-doe-doe) and
began their life together sharing their common love of Cajun and Zydeco
dance and “le joie de vie” (the joy of life) it brings. Their energetic and
animated dance style has earned them recognition in several Cajun and Zydeco
venues throughout Louisiana , as well as other areas of the country. Both
having educational backgrounds, these two bring their instructional
expertise to the dance floor when presenting the basics in Cajun or Zydeco.
Teaching by the motto “if you can walk, you can waltz” this dynamic couple
will have you up dancing before you know it!!
Zydeco Dance
Instruction by:
Michael Seider
Barbara Davis
Reggie Patterson &
Evita Lagard
Learn the Washboard with
Barbara Moore
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2008 Schedule of
Events
No Cameras or
Camcorders allowed. | Don't Forget to Bring Your Lawn Chairs
| Sorry No Coolers or Pets Allowed
Friday, May 16, 2008 - $15 Ticket Required Doors will open at
5pm
The Swamp Stage (Inside Daphne Civic Center)
6 pm – 6:45 pm Dance Instruction - see schedule (above)
6:45 pm – 8:15 pm T-Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers
8:30 pm – 10 pm Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big
Timers
10:15 pm – 11:45 pm Leon Chavis & The Zydeco Flames
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Outside Events are under tents, with
wood dance floor & more!
8 am - 10 am
Purchase breakfast at Daphne City Hall from downtown restaurants & Parade
Line-up
10 am Flounder Parade - Departs from Daphne City Hall on Main Street and
continues to the Daphne Civic Center Complex
11 am – 1 pm
Thomas ”Big Hat” Fields
1:15 pm – 3:15 pm Curly
Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Pine Leaf
Boys
5:30 pm - 7:45 pm Ballroom dance
takes the outside dance tent with Charles Freeman and Zydeco dance moves inside!
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Inside - $15 Ticket Required
5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Chris Ardoin
& NuStep
9:45 pm – 11:45 pm Geno Delafose &
French Rockin' Boogie
12 am - 2:30 am
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
Sunday - Outside under tents Free Activities!
12pm – 1:30 pm Same Ol' 2 Step
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm Geno Delafose & French Rockin'
Boogie
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Fabulous “Tip Tops”
When it is over make sure you email them to let them know how
you liked the festival. 251-626-5300
For additional information contact the Daphne Civic Center.
www.GulfCoastZydecoMusicFestival.com
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