Cajun Dancing

More than just a folk art, Cajun dance expresses the richness of the culture, and represents a closeness of family, joy in life, and the unique blend of languages and traditions of this colorful people. This guide teaches the basics, as well as the advanced steps, of this centuries-old dance form, making it easy for anyone to become a bayou show-stopper. 250 photos.

Begins with the moderate pace of the waltzes and two-steps that grew out of the European society that settled in Cajun country long before dance halls became a roadside feature of Acadiana. Progresses to the fast-paced Cajun Jitterbug with 25 alternating steps to choose from in their advanced lessons.