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- Dance originated in 17th-century Europe and FranceSquare Dance Magazine: Square Dance Origins
- American style of square dance originated in New England
- Gained popularity in the 1930s
- Participants: eight people divided into four couples
- Government credentials: Official state dance in 24 statesNetstate: Official State Dances
- Styles: Traditional, Modern Western
- Common steps: Dosado, bow, circle, promenade, forward, back, swing, and allemande
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Square dance is a style of American folk dancing usually performed by teams of eight people who are divided into four groups of two. The dancing teams position themselves in a square-shaped arrangement, performing dance moves that are announced by a square dance caller to the beat of the music. In competitive square dancing, the participating couples must sequence their steps with their teammates' to successfully complete a dance performance.
Square dancing is widely popular in the Western United States, but events and instructional classes are held worldwide.
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Comparing Styles
Traditional and Modern Western square dancing both have roots in the New England and Appalachian regions of the United States, but the two styles are otherwise quite different.Traditional square dancing is performed to traditional country music, and is mostly inspired by Irish jigs and folk music from various other countries such as Canada and England. The traditional style of square dance music is almost always performed by live bands with acoustic instruments.
Modern Western square dancing is usually performed to a recorded soundtrack with a variety of different musical styles. Some modern square dancers perform their steps to the sound of rock, pop, and even Electronica music, such as with the Rednex track "Cotton-Eyed Joe."
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Square Dance on Amazon
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Classic Square Dancing Film DVD: Square Dance History Film With Country Square Dancing Music, Clothes, & Pictures - $19.99
Historic square dancing film presented by the magazine Sets In Order, to promote square dancing as an activity. Includes great historical footage of square dancing culture, clothes...Amazon
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Square Dance: Fancy Quilts From Plain Squares, Revised Edition - $24.95
The square root of these quilts is simply a square! Machine piece squares together; then recut the piece and stitch into an eye-popping quilt of dancing squares.Amazon
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Square Dance Questions
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How large is the Univeristy of Phoenix in terms of students enrolled and campus square footage? 1 AnswerThat depends on the location, as UoP has many locations across the nation. I drive past one of the Phoenix locations often - it's not a very big campus. Loc... read more -
What episode of SpongeBob SquarePants featured Pantera as a musical guest, where can I find It? 2 AnswersThe SpongeBob episode featuring Pantera is called "Pre-Hibernation Week" (Season 2, Episode 13).Here's a YouTube video I found (not whole episode, poor quality)... read more -
What is Heritage Square Museum? 2 AnswersHeritage Square, an open air museum, is devoted to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of southern Cafifomia!s history. Historically and architect... read more
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Square Dance Products and Accessories
- SqDance123.com: Nancy's Square Dance Products
- Amazon.com Product Search: Square Dance
- eBay: Square Dance Auctions
- The Square Apparel: Square Dance Clothing
- Zazzle: Square Dance Products
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Meiosis Square Dance!
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Dec. 2 - Line Dance Beginner 9 to 10 a.m. - Square One Older Adult Centre, Lower Level, between The Bay and the BMO. (905) 615-3207
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Dec. 2 - Line Dance Intermediate Beginner 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Square One Older Adult Centre, Lower Level, near The Bay. (905) 615-3207
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Dec. 2 - Line Dance Intermediate 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Square One Older Adult Centre, Lower Level, near The Bay. (905) 615-3207
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