Cajun dancing is usually a two-step, waltz, and sometimes jitterbug type of dance, although some would argue that jitterbug does not belong with Cajun dancing. When you do a Cajun dance, be prepared to move around the hall, not stay in one place. Cajun dancing is easy to learn and most of the dance hall or clubs will have patrons or staff available to teach you. If you already dance and love it, you can probably pick it up just by watching.
Instructions
Finding Cajun Dancing
1. Find Mulate's, directly across from the Convention Center. You will find the legendary restaurant recognized as the best of Cajun Dance halls. You will enjoy live Cajun Music with great Cajun food seven days a week. Mulate's is where the Cajuns go to dance. Join them to "pass a good time."
2. Travel to Michaul's LIve Cajun Music Restaurant at 840 St Charles. This premiere Cajun dancing, music and food purveyor will have you feeling at home in minutes. This is a family oriented organization and you will see children any time you visit. If you have never danced "Cajun" before, don't be surprised if a busboy asks you to dance in between bussing his tables. You will feel as if you have been dancing forever.
3. If it's Wednesday, drive to Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Avenue. This combination bowling alley and dance hall also serves up a mean po' boy. On Wednesday nights, you can find Cajun music and dancing. A bowling alley and restaurant offering live music and dancing could happen only in New Orleans.
4. Walk through the French Quarter to 610 Bourbon and the Beach Club. You will hear the music before you enter the club. You will find the same friendliness and informality common to all Cajun dancing establishments. It's possible that the words, "Southern Hospitality" originated with the Cajuns.
