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The Maple leaf is a Canadian symbol and is used frequently around the world.
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This current design was first raised on February 15, 1965
La Bastringue dancers wear traditional clogging type clothing. Deep green, rich red, and beautiful dark blue colors are used for men's pants, vests and socks. Men wear traveling hats with a feather on the left side. Women use the same colorful combinations with starched white blouses and bloomers. Female heads are typically covered with a matching bow or colorful kerchief.
La Bastringue tells the story of a young "Mademoiselle" who is asked to dance by a rather older "Monsieur". The Man finds he can't keep up. It is a popular party song in Canada. It originated in Quebec, Canada.
International folk dance is a genre of dance where folk dances from ethnic groups are done by dancers. The dance is done for various purposes, typically for preservation, recreation, or performance. La Bastringue, a Canadian Folk Dance, is an example of an International Folk dance.
La Bastringue is from the great nation of Canada. Canada's capital is the city of Ottawa.
Formation: Couples in a single circle, facing center, women on partner's left, hands joined at shoulder height in "W" position.
Dance starts with fiddle music.
1. To Center and Back
Moving toward center, step forward right, step forward left.
Repeat backward with opposite foot.
2. Two steps to left and two steps to right
Facing clockwise, dance 4 two-steps beginning with right and turning to face counter clockwise on last two-step.
Facing counterclockwise, dance 4 two-steps beginning with right and turning to face center on last two-step.
3. Buzz Step Turn
Male releases hand with women on right, raise left hand and turn women on left counterclockwise under joined hands with four walking steps to end facing partner in closed position.
Partners turn with buzz steps (Quebec style). End with both facing left, women on Men's right in Open Position (male right arm around women's waist, women left hand on male right shoulder, free hands hanging naturally at sides.)
4. Two-Step Promenade
Couples promenade with 8 two-steps beginning on right. On last two-step, couples turn 1/4 counterclockwise to face center and join hands with "W" position in a single circle to repeat dance with new partner.
5. Repeat entire dance from beginning.
Pssst this is Ottawa
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