the Chisel

chisel2 n Dancing invariably consisted of two types, the square dance with the accent on step-dancing, and, when sufficient space was available, an adaptation of the lancers called the Chisel was performed. A minimum of eight couples took part in the latter. It was an ex- hilarating experience to da...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1974
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/14296
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Summary:chisel2 n Dancing invariably consisted of two types, the square dance with the accent on step-dancing, and, when sufficient space was available, an adaptation of the lancers called the Chisel was performed. A minimum of eight couples took part in the latter. It was an ex- hilarating experience to dance to the fast music which continued for approximately an hour. The men stripped to they shirts. Even then they would be entiely saturated with perspiration by the time the turn was completed. They worked hard. They played equally hard. [see 'lancers'] yes PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story SEP 1974 JH SEP 1974 Used I Used I 1 Used I lancers Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Mon 27 Apr 2015