Dance Through the Ages

Joy, left, and Dennis Siebert swing dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Attendees learn to swing dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Diane Lunsford, left, and Terry Cooper dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Aubrey Froggatt, 8, left, and Ariel Barr, 5, swing dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Joy, left, and Dennis Siebert swing dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Attendees learn a barn dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Attendees kern a barn dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Attendees learn a barn dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Jackson mayor Barbara Lohr speaks to attendees during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Attendees dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.

Mary Pengel, left, and Marc Strauss teach attendees to swing dance during the Dance Through the Ages Sunday, Feb. 9, at the American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, Mo. The event, which was organized by the Jackson Community Outreach Board, was held as part of Jackson's bicentennial celebration. Participants were able to learn the history and steps of eight different dances.