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Thread #31807   Message #4155622
Posted By: cnd
19-Oct-22 - 02:01 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Swing and Turn Jubilee
Subject: RE: Origins: Swing and Turn Jubilee
From American Square Dance (Dec 1979, p. 15), the dance seems to be "similar" to that of the Virginia Reel. Recall that any "flirtatious" movements like swinging.
"Coffee grows on a White Oak tree,
Sugar runs in Brandy.
"Girls as sweet as a lump of gold,
Boys as sweet as candy.

The coffee from the White Oak tree in these lyrics from the play party "Jubilee" refers to the pioneers making coffee from acorns. One verse of "Jubilee", the steps of which bear considerable resemblance to the Virginia Reel, tells of the delight
taken in the games.
Haven't been able to find any videos or anything more direct, but that's at least a start.