Small Towns/Rural Areas
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Although dances like this are common in the Twin Cities, they are rare in the rest of the state. Our dances offer a chance to experience and take part in this art form. Senior attendance is large; but a growing number of younger people, mostly teenagers, often home-schooled, organize these dances.Increased revenue from larger than expected attendance is a prime measure. Still, the best indicator is feedback and how many times we are contacted by schools, family or community groups to have similar events. We hope to survey attendees to determine their enjoyment and suggestions.
Each dance included new participants, many of whom had never danced to live music or heard live music of the traditional style. There were regular dancers who returned often and brought new participants to every event.
Other, local or private