The Beat Goes On Programming - Presentation - Dances Through the Decades

Social dances are linkages to history. What made the virginia reel, the charleston, the jitterbug, disco, and others, popular and of their times. Hear about the cultural history of many American dances, with dance demonstrations as part of the program. Memories, history, and fun combine in the lively presentation.

About the Speaker

Nancy Weiss McQuide, M.S., is a professional actress, choreographer, mime, writer, theater and dance teacher, and speaker. She has been a teaching artist for the Milwaukee repertory theater, a guest movement artist with the Milwaukee symphony, an artist-in-schools for the Wisconsin arts board, a dance teacher at UWM, and is an annual theater performer at Summerfest, frequent workshop presenter at the state high school theater festival, and choreographs for various organizations.