Family square/round dancing to round out Family Field Day activities at Duanesburg High School on Sept. 23

September 18, 2006 - Community members are invited to swing their partners and do-si-do at a family square/round dance program lead by John Kirk and Trish Miller of Quick Step on Saturday, September 23, from 2 – 4 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Duanesburg High School at 163 School Drive in Delanson.

Students learning about traditional song and dance from Trish Miller and John Kirk of Quick Step during a three-day residency program at the Elementary School.

The dance is part of Duanesburg Elementary School’s Third Annual Fitness Challenge Family Field Day promoting physical fitness and health for elementary students and their families.

Students in grades 1 through 5 have been participating in Quick Step’s three-day residency program to become more familiar with traditional song and dance before Saturday’s event. Read More.

In addition to learning dance patterns, students develop social skills, build self confidence, understand movement in rhythm, cooperation and carry on a part of American dance heritage.

“It’s exciting to see our students being exposed to traditional songs and dance,” said Elementary School Principal Dr. Katie O’Brien. “The students are excited to physically participate in this program and to learn about historical music as well.”

The popular Families Sing program is also scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of other activities including rock-climbing, walking, a fifth grade soccer tournament (weather-permitting) and a bouncy bounce, sponsored by the Student Council.

There will also be a series of recreation stations for climbing ropes, jumping ropes, hula hoops and chin-ups. There will be several classes including kid aerobics, tae kwon do and Irish step dancing.

This event is made possible with the partnership between Duanesburg Elementary School, Duanesburg Area Community Center (DACC), Cornell Cooperative Extension and Families Sing [a collaborative project of the Mohawk Valley Library System and the Quaker Street Branch Library].

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