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And They Danced - Cape Breton dance

Creator: Donna Leon, Genuine Pictures (2006)

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This documentary (47 minutes) is a rich portrait of stepdancing and square dance traditions in Cape Breton Island, particularly in Inverness County.

Subjects: Northern / Maritime
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Item Relations

This Item is related to Item: Cape Breton - Inverness Set
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Citation

Donna Leon, Genuine Pictures, “And They Danced - Cape Breton dance,” Square Dance History Project, accessed October 31, 2025, https://www.squaredancehistory.org/items/show/1568.
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