- December 9, 2024
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The Casements was hopping with the sounds of music, dancing and laughter at the second annual father-daughter dance on Saturday, June 15.
This year, guests donned their best poodle skirts, saddle shoes and leather jackets in preparation to twist the night away to their 1950s-style favorites. Fathers, grandfathers, guardians, daughters and granddaughters arrived at The Casements, where a red carpet welcomed them toward a classic 1950s Chevrolet automobile. Guests could stop for a photo op or enter the house and get their photos taken with a 360 degree camera. Dinner was served before the dancing commenced and a choice of Hershey’s Ice Cream floats were available throughout the night upon request.
The Casements Guild hosted the dance with support from sponsors Hershey’s Ice Cream, Morejon and Andrews Orthodontics, Ormond Beach MainStreet and Volusia ECHO. DJ Alyssa Engdahl with 103.3 The Vibe provided the music and took requests from any genre.
I came here to dance but I mainly came here to be with my daddy. - LILY O'JIBWAY, daughter of Nick O'Jibway
Siobhan Daly, Ormond Beach Cultural Center coordinator, said this year the ticket sales initially seemed to drag. As they got nearer to the event, sales picked up and they ended up selling six more than last year for a total of 51 tickets.
“We had 70 tickets for sale but I think it’s a perfect crowd,” she said. “They can all dance at the same time and maneuver through the house comfortably.”
Samira Dehili took over the role of special events coordinator from Carlee McKinney, who proposed the idea for a Father’s Day event to the city of Ormond Beach last year. Daly said they toyed with whether or not to continue with the 1920s theme since the house was in its heyday during that era.
“We were trying to think of a different theme and we said that fifties is very fun — the music is fun,” Daly said. “It may be easier for the dads and daughters to come up with an outfit. It’s just a fun theme and I think everyone had fun with it.”
In keeping with the 1950s theme, guests could participate in several contests — the twist, best dancing duo, best dressed and the hula contest. Winners took home familiy-oriented gift packages — a dinner for four at Larry’s Giant Subs paired with Tomoka Outpost kayaking, a Blue Springs and DeLeon Springs boat ride combined with a meal at the the Sugar Mill Pancake House and a package from Fern and Fable Books.
Gillian Grimm won the twist and Piper McClafferty was crowned queen hula hooper. The best dancing duo title went to Payton and Anthony Bare while the best dressed award went to Emily and Louis Perry who wore a pompadour for the event.
Lily O’Jibway bought her long blue and pink sequined dress from Ross. She wanted to attend the event to dance with her dad Nick O’Jibway.
“I came here to dance but I mainly came here to be with my daddy,” she said.