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	How to Square Dance (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Square Dancing is one of the easiest forms of dance to master.
		Square dancing is popular in many countries, including Japan, Australia, USA and most of Europe.
		Learning to square dance opens up a whole new world of fun and friendship as, wherever you travel, the calls are all in English.
	www.squaredancing.co.uk.cob-web.org:8888 /how.to.html (187 words)

	Benefits of Square Dancing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Though square dancing is dancing in the sense of partners, trappings, and music, it's actually like precision drill stepping performed with partners.
		In square dancing, the dancers responsibility is to simply follow the "calls" and be where they are supposed to be at the moment they are supposed to be there.
		Square dancing is based upon walking in defined directions for defined distances - which is exactly what walking is. And since walking is one of the most natural things we do - square dancing becomes so easy to learn.
	fun2dance.com /Benefits.htm (708 words)

	A Brief History of Square and Round Dancing - DOSADO.COM (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Many were longways or line dances, and some believe that the contra got its name either from a mispronunciation of "country" or from the fact that the dances were done in two, opposing lines.
		Square dancing began its transition from the traditional, visiting couple type of dancing into all-four-couple-working kind of dancing in the 1950's.
		Square dance records, particularly, the small, easy to manage 45 RPM discs, eliminated the need for live music, with all its attendant problems and allowed much greater musical variety and flexibility.
	www.dosado.com.cob-web.org:8888 /articles/hist-sd.html (1418 words)

	Colorado State Folk Dance Square Dance
		This dance for four couples, or groups of four couples, is performed in a compact framework of a square, each couple forming a side.
		Square dancing is to be distinguished from related dances called contra or longways dance where couples stand double file in a line and from round dances where couples stand in a circle.
		The origin of the square dance can be traced to English derivation and to the stately French cotillion performed in square formation that was popular at the court of Louis the fifteenth later replace by the quadrille (another square dance).
	www.netstate.com /states/symb/dances/co_square_dance.htm (476 words)

	Square dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Square dance is a folk dance where four couples (eight dancers) begin and end each sequence in a square formation, with one couple on each side of a square.
		Square dancers are prompted or cued through a sequence of steps (square dance choreography) by a square dance caller to the beat of music.
		Traditional square dance, which nowadays is frequently presented in alternation with contra dances, and is most prevalent in New England, with Appalachia and the South being close seconds.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Square_dance (1139 words)

	Square Dance Search Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		By 1948, square dancing had reached the level of a fad and there was some concern that interest would be short-lived.
		Any activity of this scope is an inviting target of commercialism, but square dancing is a cooperative activity involving the dancers themselves and their leaders have vigilantly guarded against the invasion of commercialism.
		These additional levels of square dancing have maintained the interest of many and have extended their dancing years.
	www.square-dances.com /main/a121700b.html (997 words)

	Modern Western square dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A square dance tip is usually composed of a combination of patter calls and singing calls, the two types of square dance calls.
		Dancers learn the individual square dance calls required to square dance at classes, which are usually taught by square dance callers, and are usually sponsored or organized by square dance clubs.
		These include the visibility and popularity of square dance performers such as Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw‘s traveling troupe of "teenage cowboy square dancers"; the way square dancing and the west were portrayed in western movies and early television; and the popular clothing styles of those times, for example poodle skirts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Modern_Western_square_dance (2016 words)

	CALIFORNIA SQUARE DANCE COUNCIL
		The competition was run with all ages and dance levels competing together at the basic dance level (this was decided by competitors.) They danced to a patter call in the 'hot hash' format, with each square being timed by three timers with stopwatches.
		As long as the square was dancing the clocks were running, If the square broke down the judge had the timers stop their watches.
		At the conclusion of the designated time, the square with the most total average dancing time (based on the three watches timing that square) was declared the 'winner.' The competitors were allowed to choose their own dance partners and establish their own squares this year...
	www.squaredance.org /youth/2002_youth_sqdance_competition.html (758 words)

	Mid-Willamette Area of OFSRDC Home Page
		Square dancing contributes to a more healthy and independent lifestyle, says Lewis Maharam, MD, a sports medicine specialist in New York City and president of the Greater New York Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine.
		"Square dancing also helps you with the feeling of where you are in space and with coordination, and this may reduce falls and chances for fractures," says Maharam.
		Square dance clubs are popping up all across the world, and they want you.
	midwillamettearea.homestead.com (1310 words)

	Square Dance Calgary; The Calgary and District Square and Round Dancers Association, The Calgary Callers Association
		Square Dancing is fun, great exercise and can be enjoyed by people from 5 to 95.
		The Calgary & District Square & Round Danceers Association (C & D) is an association of square and round dance clubs in Calgary and the nearby surrounding area.
		Provide for the square and round dance movements a structure whereby coordination of club activities may be enhanced.
	www.squaredancecalgary.com (267 words)

	The Washington DC Area Square Dance Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Round dancing is like ballroom dancing and uses ballroom figures, but there are two major differences --- it is choreographed ahead of time and then cued to the dancers in a manner similar to the way square dance callers direct square dancers.
		Since round dance music is of all types (big bands, rock and roll, easy listening, and many others) it complements what is predominately the country western square dance sound at square dance events.
		Square dancers tend to retain the “whoop and holler” spirit of dancing, while round dancers tend to dance with greater precision and thus help to improve the overall smoothness experienced by all in the intertwining square dance movements.
	dcdancenet.com /squaredancing (1729 words)

	Square Dance History in the U.S. - DOSADO.COM
		Square Dance History in the U.S. The following article was found in the archives of MACA (Mid Atlantic Challenge Association).
		This is the manner in which square dancing and its director (or caller) developed.
		These additional levels of square dancing have maintained the interest of many dancers and have extended their dancing years.
	www.dosado.com /articles/hist-maca.html (958 words)

	Grand Canyon Square Dance Association - Social Dancing Page
		Dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dance or jogging.
		Square dancing will add ten years to your life, a surprising new study shows.
		In square dancing, when you're not moving, you're clapping hands or tapping feet, which all contributes to long term fitness.
	www.azsquaredance.com /jazzup.htm (567 words)

	OREGON FEDERATION OF SQUARE & ROUND DANCE CLUBS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		She said everyone should remind the dancers in each Council about what a worthy cause the Benefit Dance is, how much fun they are and that admission is a “donation of the dancers’ choice.” She asked that information about the dance be given to students at lessons and encourage their attendance as well.
		Lessons for new square and round dancers will be held at the Clog House in Redmond, starting January 6th, and regular dances will be held at that location until further arrangements can be made.
		They are dancing their regular schedule, but at different locations, so be sure to get in touch when visiting the area.
	www.squaredance.gen.or.us /Minutes2002-01.html (6395 words)

	Square Dance Council of New Jersey - Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Each year the Square Dance Council of New Jersey provides or helps sponsor events for square and round dancers in the state.
		In 2005, 230 dancers attended a square dance at the opening of Oklahoma at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark which the council helped sponsor.
		As a follow-on to last years smash square dance success, NJPAC is again inviting square dancers to "Square Dancing on Theater Square" on June 6, 2006.
	www.squaredancenj.org /events2.html (273 words)

	Square Dance ABC - Three easy beginner square dances for everyone! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Square Dance ABC is an introduction to today's square dancing.
		New dancers and their friends can join Square Dance ABC at any time by dancing the individual A, B and C dances in any order.
		Square Dance ABC spells an easy way for people to try square dancing at any time, with little or no commitment but with lots of opportunity for
	www.squaredanceabc.com (169 words)

	Square Dancing Demo to aid in learning how to Square Dance (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		I have 2 other Square Dance Programs that are animated and to make sure that I call the movements correct I check them all.
		Since it can be totally controlled, a student can learn Square dancing at their own pace.
		The easier it is to learn and to remember the Square Dancing patterns, the more people will be inclined to join our Square Dance community.
	www.squaredancecd.com.cob-web.org:8888 (228 words)

	Square Dance Videos - Gold Star Production
		The dancing tapes are excellent for practice or having a party.
		The Round Dance training tapes feature a professional cuer/teacher couple demonstrating figures and movements used in easy and intermediate level (Roundalab Phases I, II, III and IV) dance routines.
		After a short series of instructions a dancing practice session is presented.
	www.squaredancevideos.com (264 words)

	Plus Dusters Square Dance Club
		The club meets and dances on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, dancing in the Broken Wheel Hall.
		The club dance is an open dance for members and guests.
		The club hosts two special dances per dance year, inviting a feature caller from outside the Lincoln area to call.
	www.squaredancene.org /clubs/dusters (91 words)

	Square Dance Instructional Videos
		From fancy fiddlin' to high energy techno, this video will introduce you to the basic square dance calls and moves.
		Follow along as professional square dance caller Pat Carnathan and his group of dancers teach you the calls step-by-step and then perform the movements to five great songs!
		Square Dancing Today CD The accompanying CD for the Square Dancing Today video has 10 songs in all.
	www.activevideos.com /square.htm (171 words)

	Square Dancing Today - It's Hip To Be Square (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Square Dancing Today is a magazine dedicated to promoting square dancing, and keeping the square dance population informed.
		It is our intent to make the magazine an indispensable and integral part of the square dance community.
		Square Dancing Today is owned and produced by Grand Square, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation.
	www.squaredancingtoday.com (177 words)

	Amazon.com: Square Dance: DVD: Jason Robards,Jane Alexander,Winona Ryder,Rob Lowe,Deborah Richter,Guich Koock,Elbert ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		There are some films watched during your childhood or teenage years that have a profound effect on you and, for me, 'Square Dance' is one such film.
		'Square Dance' also features Winona Ryder in her acclaimed screen debut as Gemma, a 13-year old girl tired of living in Texas with her quarrelsome grandfather (Jason Robards), and who decides to go live with her mother (Jane Alexander) in Fort Worth.
		Critically acclaimed, 'Square Dance' is an emotional drama that will remain with you forever.
	www.amazon.com /Square-Dance-Daniel-Petrie/dp/B0000844J1 (1030 words)

	Vic & Debbie Ceder's Square Dance Resource Net (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Choreography Database -- A repository for Square Dance Choreography
		Square Dance Sequences, including modules, singing call sequences, and stir the bucket routines.
		Pictures shows family pictures, square dance pictures, and pictures of Debbie in various outfits.
	www.ceder.net.cob-web.org:8888 (477 words)

	S Q U A R D A N C E N C . C O M
		With the event of the Pre-Convention and dance there will be an increase of $10 for all those dancers who attend the 56th NSDC if they are not pre-registered by the end of the Pre-Convention dance on April 1, 2006.
		The 56th National Square Dance Convention Cookbooks are now on sale and will be available at all the major dances throughout the state.
		We will list all NC club special dances on this web page for free if you send us a flyer or email telling us the details of the dance.
	www.squaredancenc.com (530 words)

	Square Dance - New England
		The Eastern District Square and Round Dance Association represents the dancers, the clubs, and the associations/federations.
		The New England Council of Round Dance Teachers Association represents the cuers and the cuer associations.
		The New England Square and Round Dance Convention is an annual event hosted by a Committee of volunteers.
	sdne.freeservers.com (322 words)

	Square Dance Caller
		You have reached the website of the Donnie Devore - a Square Dance Caller based out of Kinards, South Carolina.
		Square dancing had regained its old appeal in a modern setting and it spread over the nation.
		It is estimated that today this wholesome recreation is enjoyed by thousands of Americans and by countless others around the world.
	www.squaredancecaller.org (58 words)

	square dance alaska (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Fridays, class from 7 to 8:30, club dance from 8:30 to 10 pm.
		Dances are held at The Salvation Army Building in Palmer
		June 27-30, 2007 in Charlotte, NC 57th National Square Dance Convention.
	alaskasquaredance.com (109 words)

	Square Dance Lessons in Missori
		A square dance is eight people interacting on the dance floor in a spirit of co-operation and teamwork to the direction of a person known as a "caller." Most of all, it's great fun but it also has an element of fitness and brings great friendships.
		In modern square dancing you shuffle your feet smoothly to the rhythm of music that spans from pop to country and show tunes to golden oldies.
		At new dancer sessions, you first learn the "Mainstream" and "Plus" level of square dance calls after which you can dance anywhere in the world because those calls are standardized in the English language around the globe.
	www.squaredancemissouri.com /Missouri/StLouis/Lessons.htm (839 words)

	Alaska-Yukon Square & Round Dancing
		In the Yukon Territory dances are held in Whitehorse.
		Dance schedules may change with the seasons or occasionally be canceled.
		Dances are held at the Anchorage Square and Round Dance Center,
	www.alaska.net /~charley/dances.htm (411 words)

	INDEX: To The Square Dance World
		Links to square dancing, especially in the Central Alabama area.
		Solitaires Singles Square Dance Club, Dallas, TX Solitaires Square & Round Dance Club website with monthly calendar, special dances, members birthdays, members email addresses, club officers and chairpersons, maps, links to related sites, targeted for North Texas Singles Square and Round dancers.
		Wisconsin Square Dance Events Page - Extensive list of square dance events around the state, lessons, and links to national resources and conventions.
	www.sqdance123.com /resource.html (1217 words)

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