Cockspaniels

Cockspaniel is a name of dance originating in the west of Ohio (close to Newark) in the 1880 -90's.

The dance was inspired by the strange walk of Jim Greenburg's (a local bar owner) pet Spaniel.

The Spaniel suffered from an acute form of bowel disorder which put his guts in his cock. The large organ in turn caused the odd walk.

The actual dance itself is in fact very similar to the Foxtrot however the male participant must keep both his knees apart and his expression morose throughout.