Dance With Nancy

05/10/2026

FOR MOTHER. A song written (lyrics and music) by Nancy Hays as a dedication to my own Mother, performed along with two of her grandchildren; Matthew and Caroline Heffernan. Guitar accompaniment also by Matthew Heffernan. Happy Mothers Day in heaven, Mom!

One morning during the Covid shutdown, I woke to see a bright light shining through my window and I felt my mom's presence. She was wrapping me in light and ...

05/05/2026

Thank you Northwestern University Magazine!

Northwestern alum Nancy Hays published Riding for America: The Story of Isaac Murphy, Sports Icon of the 19th Century and also developed an educational program about Murphy and the history of Black jockeys, which has been presented in the Chicago Public Schools system. Supported by an Illinois Arts....

04/18/2026

8 likes. "Judy & Liza London Palladium Concert Tribute"

03/24/2026

My album "Big Band Country" (combining country and big band music) came out years ago but the lead single from that album is still a dancer favorite whenever Nancy Hays is performing in the UK, on a cruise or anywhere else. It was choreographed by the one and only Jo Thompson Szymanski, along with Michael Barr and Michele Burton. https://www.copperknob.co.uk/stepsheets/4R3V9H4/true-love-two-step

Jo Thompson debuts her new line dance choreography to TRUE LOVE, Nancy's first single from "Big Band Country".

02/23/2026

This does not involve dance, but I am thrilled with the coverage on CBS, WBBM, The Chicago Tribune and Fox 32 News the week of. February 15th!

Author of Riding for America, Nancy Hays, tells viewers about the screenplay, CPS program, Illinois Arts Grant from Freedom Hall and Multi-image program bein...

02/23/2026

This never gets old. I am so impressed with all the lovely people around the world that love this song and dance almost as much as I do!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

02/14/2026

I am scheduled to be on CBS tomorrow morning (Valentine's Day) between 930-10:00 am talking on Zoom to Tom Barnas about Riding for America. If you happen to be around, tune in! . (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

02/12/2026

You don't want to miss this ONE AND ONLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC perfomance! It's just $10 for seniors and students, $15 general admission. Media will likely be in attendance. This is a very exciting project. Come with us on the RidingforAmericaDrama.com journey this Sunday from 4-5 pm in Highland Park at the beautiful Wayfarer Theaters movie complex. Check their website to book advance tickets.

01/29/2026

This is my son! You should rent ($2.99) or buy ($9.99) "The Aledo Movie" movie on Prime Video. Eddie is REALLY funny in it. We all need a good laugh, especially right now in the dead of winter. Order at link below:
https://www.primevideo.com/.../0OHEMTF993T9FOPXEO8GIJXAGM

01/26/2026

I love this story about GRAND OLE OPRY DANCER and WSM DJ Marcia Campbell, and I wanted to share it. I have had the incredible privilege of being interviewed on WSM radio live from her former studios in the Opryland Hotel three different times by her, once by myself, once with Kenny Foster, and once with my producer, Randy Gardner. She is a legendary Grand Ole Opry clogging dancer, a fabulous DJ and wonderful person. This story about her warmed my heart and I hope it warms yours too. She's a national treasure!

Marcia Campbell became a square dancer on the Grand Ole Opry when she was only 12. She grew up around legends like Roy Acuff, Minnie Pearl, and Bill Monroe.

01/24/2026

https://youtu.be/l1D31rsHiiY?si=S_A1K4-7OUEqNsam

NU alum, Nancy Hays, sings the National Anthem for the Northwestern/Ohio State basketball game on December 6, 2025.