Fran and Harvey Greeting.
Fran and Harvey share a laugh before the dance begins. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Dancing Shoes.
My father waits for a dance to begin. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012
Greetings Before the Dance.
Denis, Doug, Grace, Don and Louie visit before the dance begins. Grace, the piano player (black coat), visits with all the dancers before playing. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Waiting for the Dance to Begin.
Dancers arrive to a hall with more empty chairs now. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
The Embrace.
My mother’s arm holding onto my father. They have been dancing for more than 60 years together. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Ed on Guitar.
Ed, guitarist for the old time country music. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Tapping Boots.
Two musicians simultaneously tapping boots to the rhythm of their music. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Larry.
Larry the fiddler. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey. May 21, 2012.
Dip and Dive.
Ron and Fran dip under Agnes and Joe during a “dip and dive” square dance. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C..May 21, 2012.
Agnes and Joe.
Big Joe, as he is affectionately known, swings Agnes in a square dance. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Men Serving Coffee.
Men serve the coffee and I noted that it is often the man who comes to get the tea or coffee for his partner. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Drying Dishes.
The women join together at the end of the coffee and snack break. Dot is reflective as she dries. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C..May 21, 2012.
Larry.
Larry grins during the short break mid-dance. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C..May 21, 2012.
Ron and Fran.
My mother and father visit with other dancers while out on the floor. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Ron and Pearl.
My father dances with a dear friend of my parents: Pearl. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
The Huddle.
Dancers talk together during a short break. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Kathy.
Kathy watches other dancers out on the floor. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Fran and Ron.
Fran and Ron dancing old time. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
Joyce.
Joyce, who is in her 90’s, smiles while sharing a dance. Sunnyside Hall. South Surrey, B.C.. May 21, 2012.
