Friday, October 17, 2014

Barn Dancing as Family & Friends


I Can't Believe It! My sister is leaving on her mission in four days! 
We decided to hold one more barn dance before she had to go

    While I was at school this last year, my family started to organize and hold barn dances once a month. We decided that we like dancing -- but not the fist-pumping, hip-jerking kind. We weren't the only ones who felt this way, so we decided to organize our own dances -- ones with good wholesome lively music and steps that the whole family could enjoy. 
    Our family learns the square dances online and then teach them to the rest of the group. We have learned a good number now -- all of them fun and easy for even the youngest to learn. Everyone always looks forward to the next Family Dance (as we lovingly call them).  


   Dancing "The Big Mountain Circle"

    As the type music and dance moves become more and more unholy and unchaste these days, dancing -- in the English culture -- as become promiscuous. We have set up the Family Dances in order to show people how dancing can be. Dancing can be wholesome, it can be done as a family, it can be comfortable and it can be fun.


My brother and his partner for the "Virgina Reel"  -- he made up for her shorter arms :)

    Some of the dances that we do are: The Virgina Reel, Big Mountain Circle, Oh Suzanna, Heel Toe Polka, Welcome Dance, and we're going to be learning The Cumberland Square very soon. 
    We buy the music online and play it from speakers connected to our computer. All of the music is just violins, banjos and guitars. Lots of fun, but still wholesome.


How we love to get together for any and all occasions!

   I have learned that if life doesn't hand you what you need, sometimes you have to go seeking or even create it yourself. Don't give up on yourself or on others. If what you need is good and right, you'll be helped along.

7 comments:

  1. I have just come across your blog thanks to Jocelyn over at We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice in Christ and boy, am I thankful for the introduction. Fabulous post - well done for setting up montly dances, that's a wonderful idea. I grew up with my Grandparents and enjoyed line dancing from around the age of 8... and I still go now, more than 20 years later. Dancing is fun! Good luck to your sister as she goes on her mission. May you all be truly blessed.

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    1. Dancing is fun isn't it!? Especially when it's comfortable and wholesome. I'm so glad you stopped by -- I love hearing from people who value and enjoy the same types of things.

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  2. Hi Rachel! This Jocelyn Christensen of the blog Beinglds.blogspot.com. I knew your Mom while we both lived in Oxford. And I knew you or saw you when you came to church each Sunday as a very little girl! Gary Safeston shared your story and blog with me...and I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this post and look forward to reading more! I shared it on my FB page and will link to you on my blog if you'd like. Take care and keep up the good work!

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    1. Hello Jocelyn, thank you for visiting and commenting. Yes, I asked my Mom and she does remember you, though she remembers you with a different last name :). She says hello and wants to know how you and your family are doing. Thank you for sharing my blog on your FB page and yes, I'd love to be linked on your blog. I just visited "We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice in Christ" and your family is so adorable and busy with great things.

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  3. Wow how awesome! Rachel I had read about the conversion story and have to say I am THRILLED! I am friends with Brother Weaver on FB; what a wonderful man he is! From what it sounds like your mother had a pretty big role to play in this (I would love to hear more about that, if you want to share that is, you don't have to though). Hope all is well! How did your sister do on her mission?

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    1. Good to hear from you Robbie. It does sound like you're familiar with the group and its story. It's a wonderful story with a cast of wonderful people. My sister is great, thanks for asking, we're having a blast at BYU-Idaho together.
      Thanks for stopping in.

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  4. Thanks for the reply! I had seeing an article from BYU-Idaho scrolls, but the link to the article was dead so I couldn't read it (it was in regards to the conversion story) and have been looking in vain for it. Glad your sister is doing well! By the way did the family that owned the bakery really sell it or are they still running it (I heard about it in one of your other posts).

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