David Lowry Swainwas the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1832 to 1835... (wikipedia)
I would guess that it's probably easier to get the girls to dance with their dads than get the boys to dance with their moms.
Is it just me, or is there a lot of sexual tension in here?
This is just kind of one of those wholesome activities. It's really an opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.