West Milford — As West Milford’s 175th anniversary year winds down there is yet one more happening slated to get residents out of the home and up on their feet.
On Nov. 7, the West Milford Heritage Committee will be hosting a 175 Anniversary Gala at the West Milford Elks Club and all are invited to feast, dance and drink a toast to their hometown.
Looking back in time, town residents have been known to get out and boogie. Well, maybe not so much boogie — more like swing their partners. According to some folks around town, square dances were West Milford’s biggest common events in days gone by.
The square dance is considered a folk dance, with its steps and movements coming to the United States from diagonally the sea. First described in the 17th century, it was popular in England and France and is akin to Scottish country dancing. Americans made it their own and different provincial styles arose.
On Nov. 7, the West Milford Heritage Committee will be hosting a 175 Anniversary Gala at the West Milford Elks Club and all are invited to feast, dance and drink a toast to their hometown.
Looking back in time, town residents have been known to get out and boogie. Well, maybe not so much boogie — more like swing their partners. According to some folks around town, square dances were West Milford’s biggest common events in days gone by.
The square dance is considered a folk dance, with its steps and movements coming to the United States from diagonally the sea. First described in the 17th century, it was popular in England and France and is akin to Scottish country dancing. Americans made it their own and different provincial styles arose.
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