Throughout history dancing has been a favorite pastime. From elaborate balls to small gatherings of friends, it has been a common means of socializing and entertainment.
John and Laura Penn are re-enactors of the Revolutionary War thru the Civil War period whose combined experience spans over 30 years. They are active as caller and floor manager for Civil War period balls, and have performed at festivals and historic sites in Kentucky and Ohio. Their dance specialties include English, Colonial, Early American, Regency, and Appalachian. They also teach historic dances and have directed dance sequences in live performances.
They try to keep the dances that our ancestors enjoyed as well as the tradition of community dancing alive so that they may be passed on to future generations.
2012 Events
Dance Classes – Friday nights beginning February 10 running thru April 27 2012 (No dance scheduled April 6). At Thorn Hill Education Center Frankfort, KY along with other dance leaders.
Battle of Big Hill - August 17, 2012. Civil War period dance.
Battle of Leatherwood - October 22 2011. Civil War period dance.
Ae Prideful Ball (Without Prejudice) - December 17 2011. Dances of the English Court and Countryside. Masonic Temple, Second Floor, 308 Ann Street, downtown Frankfort, Kentucky along with other dance leaders. A Time Travel Music and Dance Event.
2010 Events
Dance Classes – Friday nights beginning February 12 thru April 30 2010 (no dance Apr. 2). At Thorn Hill Education Center
Frankfort, KY along with other dance leaders.
Dance Classes – Friday nights beginning September 10 thru November 19 2010 (no dance Oct. 1). At Thorn Hill Education Center
Frankfort, KY along with other dance leaders.
Battle of Leatherwood - October 23 2010. Civil War period dance.
2009 Events
Dance Classes – Friday nights beginning February 6 thru April 24 2009. At South Frankfort Presbyterian Church Frankfort, KY along with other dance leaders.
Rising Sun IN - May 2 2009.
Cynthiana KY - June 20 2009.
Dancing Together - 4th of July weekend 2009. At the Kentucky Leadership Center near Lake Cumberland, Faubush KY. A Time Travel Music and Dance Event.
Historic Site Performances
