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Re: Is the Macarena a folk dance?

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From: Ed Jay
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 1997 00:00
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opisica@ix.netcom.com(SBadarau) wrote:

>In <3331B12C.2954@lafn.org> Art Hurst <ae799@lafn.org> writes: 
>>
>>nic wrote:
>>> 
>>> Is the Macarena a folk dance?
>>> 
>>> nbrown@cs.ucla.edu
>>> 
>>	If you believe that the "Chicken Dance" is a folk dance, then the
>>Macarena is a folk dance. Alternatively each could easily be
>>considered a simple incentive to induce profitable consumption in bars 
>>and night clubs in the same vein as "Western Dance".
>>
>>	Art Hurst
>
>These are also good ways to get non-dancers up on the dance floor at
>parties, since *anyone* can do these "dances" and *everyone* looks just
>as silly as everyone else! :) And once they're on the dance floor,
>maybe they'll stick around for some real dances. Those who don't want
>to bother can use the time to grab some water or fresh air or run to
>the restroom. - Janis

I thought that after doing/watching the Macarena, everyone needs fresh
air and must run to the restroom.  :)

Ed     c];^?
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From: Xedbj@ix.netcom.com (Ed Jay)
Subject: Re: Is the Macarena a folk dance?
Date: 1997/03/21
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