Wordie: Reel: Comments

Comment by chained_bear, 9 months ago

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:58:56 +0000

For dancing, and on playgrounds, swing is the best. For playing folk music, though, reels and jigs are teh alsome.

Comment by jennarenn, 9 months ago

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:02:42 +0000

Reelly, folk dancing isn't all that exciting. I prefer swing any day of the week.

Comment by Treeseed, 9 months ago

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:08:52 +0000

The Virginia reel is a folk dance that dates from the 17th century. Though the reel may have its origins in Scottish country dance and the Highland reel, and perhaps have an even earlier influence from an Irish dance called the Rinnce Fada, it is generally considered to be an English country dance. The dance was most popular in America from 1830-1890 and was first published in England (1865).

The Virginia reel was a popular dance, and in each area there would be slight differences. This has given rise to a large number of dances called the Virginia reel. All of the versions have certain similarities, such as the reel figure.

_Wikipedia

Comment by oroboros, about 1 year ago

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:35:00 +0000

Leer in reverse.