The Juba dance or hambone, originally known as Pattin' Juba (Giouba, Haiti: Djouba), is an American style of dance that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks. "Pattin' Juba" would be used to keep time for other dances during a walkaround. A Juba Dance performance could include:
counter-clockwise turning, often with one leg raised
stomping and slapping
steps such as "the Jubal Jew," "Yaller Cat," "Pigeon Wing" and "Blow That Candle Out."
The dance traditionally ends with a step called "the Long Dog Scratch". Modern variations on the dance include Bo Diddley's "Bo Diddley Beat" and the step-shows of African American and Latino Greek organizations.
History of the dance
The Juba dance was originally from West Africa. It became an African-Americanplantation dance that was performed by slaves during their gatherings when no rhythm instruments were allowed due to fear of secret codes hidden in the drumming. The sounds were also used just as Yoruba and Haitiantalking drums were used to communicate. The dance was performed in Dutch Guiana, the Caribbean, and the southern United States.
Sylvanus “Hambone” Smith III (December 12, 1940 – June 14, 1995) was famous at the time for his obesity, weighing approximately 1,000 lbs at his peak; making him one of the world’s most heavily lived people. Hambone had to be taken to hospital using a truck, and was lifted out of his own room using a forklift truck. He lost around 300lbs in hospital, but regained it when returning home. He was desperate to lose weight before marrying his fiancée, Tammy Humphrey.
Early Life
Hambone said he weighed 15lb at birth, and was raised by parents, who ordered kids to clean their plates, and fed them candy to stop them from crying. He weighed 275 pounds by age 11. By 1991; he could no longer stand or walk, and was confined to his own bed.
Death
Hambone developed many health problems like diabetes and hypertension. He died during his sleep, it was said that his obesity-related conditions were what killed him.
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PITTSBURGH — In 2022, a group of entertainment industry veterans set out to turn the former Hambone’s in Lawrenceville into a modern venue ... space from Hambone’s to the Derby shortly after acquiring the property two years ago.
On Friday, Butler StreetDerby will open its doors at the former location of Hambone’s in Lawrenceville... Butler Street Derby is looking to do something to remember Hambone’s in the future.
I recently learned from a Geauga County friend that its nickname among locals had long been “the Hambone.”. These days, what used to be the HamdenCountry Inn is officially The Hambone, mostly still a quaint side-of-the-road bar on a rural U.S.
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Giles won the 15th AnnualHamboneAward, and this year’s competition was stiff ... “This inspired us to create the Hambone Awards for the most ridiculous medical claims that we have for the pets we insure,” Sirota said.
New York City kitty stuck in a sofa earns HamboneAward for most unusual pet story ... Reid explains how his family's overnight visit led to Giles' Hambone Award…and Giles' newfound aversion to hinged objects. Giles - Hambone Award.
28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giles, a New York City cat whose story about being inadvertently smooshed under a sofa bed, has captured the 15th annual HamboneAward®, which recognizes the most unusual pet insurance claim of the year.
Cascade Business News
06 Mar 2024
Cascade Business News
06 Mar 2024