Square Dance Moves

As many other dances square dance arrived into the United States during the 19th century but it gained its wide popularity during middle of 20th century when square dance became separated into two distinct North American types Traditional square dance that covered all dances from all regions where specific dance routines were used and Modern Western square dance that evolved from the.

Square dance moves. List of Basic Movement. Square dances contain elements from numerous traditional dances and were first documented in 16th-century England but they were also quite common in France and throughout Europe. Veer LeftRight Wheel Deal Two Faced Line LadiesGents Promenade.

There is an exact definition for each call and by following the cues of the caller the dancers move within the square and find themselves in different formations eg. The Dancing is interactive and takes place with eight people in a square. This website offers animated diagrams illustrating all the calls in the various CALLERLAB programs from Mainstream through C-3A.

How To Square Dance. All eight dancers join hands and walk in a left circle. Lead to the Right.

Early square dances particularly English country dances and French quadrilles traveled to North America with the European settlers and developed significantly there. Virtual Square Dances has 2343 members. One of the easiest calls is Pass Thru.

Original partners often mean nothing as some square dance steps require formations that call for interchangeable dance couples. This video teaches the following plus level square dance calls. These are the moves that will be taught during Square Dance.

Each animation is accompanied by the CALLERLAB definition and notes on styling. It is exactly what it sounds like-men bow to their partner and corner and ladies curtsy to theirs. Below are some basic square dance steps.