I have seen a fiddler dance while playing, it was a marvelous sight. Yes, he was dressed in motly, and seemed approrpiately undernourished. When not dancing he is an acomplished player and composer; his prancing was entertaining. Together it was unexpected, but skilful.
I would NOT advocate this be attempted with the typical lap-held lute, but given a strap, and some piece chosen for its rythmic interest, it just might be possible; by someone a damn sight lighter than I tho :-). To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
