Long Neck Lucy Learns The Watusi
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After learning to arabesque, pirouette, and plie, Lucy stretched and she leapt with pointed toes every day. I will ask the Ballerina to find out what she knows. “When you dance the Watusi, do you stay on your toes?”
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About the Book
The Watusi was a popular social dance fad in the 1960’s. The name Watusi is thought to come from the African Tutsi tribe known for their distinctive form of dance. Researching how to dance the Watusi was as elusive for me as it was for Lucy. There are many different versions of the dance. My favorite version is from 1964 with first Daughter Luci Baines Johnson dancing with actor Steve McQueen. There is also a line dance version of the Watusi. Have fun exploring the many different song and dance versions of the Watusi!
About the Author
About the Author Diana Shelton Ford was born in Waukegan, IL. She is a former orchestra teacher and private music instructor. Currently Diana is an orchestra musician and amateur birdwatcher. Diana lives in Michigan City, Indiana where she and her husband Quincy raised their two daughters Katherine and Shelby. About the Illustrator Lee Bauman was born and raised on a farm in Northwest Indiana. In addition to illustrating, she enjoys creating Fine Art and teaching watercolor. After living in the Chicago suburbs, Lee and her husband Phil have settled in an Indiana rural setting. She is looking forward to sharing this book with their grandchildren Luke, Tyler and Clay.