Square dancing needs a resumption of caller leadership to teach new dancers and provide a choreographically easy enough dance environment for those new dancers to succeed. From our leadership, we must have a love and passion for square dancing. In addition, we need to restore a mutual respect for each other, as well. We need to be able to motivate dancers as to the importance of recruiting, and the necessity of being patient and understanding with the new dancers we do teach.

Suggestions on using Alternative Music with examples.

Patter music can be less structured than singing call music, giving a much larger range of music from which to choose. Often our patter music is more drab and boring than our singing call music. Sometimes this is necessary so that the dancers won't get distracted by the music. However, sometimes it is nice to let accomplished dancers dance to a good piece of music. Music from outside the normal square dance arena is another way of providing variety, getting away from boom-chuck, certain instrumentation, and other constraints we impose upon ourselves.

Today's square dance activity is suffering form a great many more negative opinions than positive attitudes. Jerry asks callers, dancers, and even organizations to do some hard thinking about their current attitudes and what positive changes we all can make for the good of square dancing.

This workshop will start with a brief review of timing. Next we will discuss a methodology for measuring how many beats a call takes and use this methodology on a few calls to see if it gets the same answer as our existing timing charts. Finally we will see if "beat math" really works. Can we simply stick calls together, adding up their beats, and expect the sequence to dance in that many beats? If not, how are we supposed to use our timing numbers?

A square dance caller makes many decisions while performing his job. Some of these decisions are easy and obvious, especially to experienced callers. Others are not so easy, and different callers may make different decisions when presented with identical situations. Usually the results of a decision are minor, or can be easily fixed. Occasionally the decision has far reaching consequences.

How the brain's memory and recall mechanisms work and how we can apply that to the way a dancer learns.

Repetition all over again.

Repetition all over again.

Standard applications are those combinations of calls and formations that are most frequently called, and which give a high dancer success rate. When a caller goes beyond this basic 'norm', dancers tend to break down because they are given unfamiliar positions from which to do the call. This article focuses on those Extended Applications, how and when to use them while keeping them fun and attainable.

I have always felt that there are more than a few types of gimmicks. However I have never taken the time to collect and analyze the various types. Making a presentation on this subject at the 2005 Callerlab meeting has forced me to collect my thoughts and write this paper.

Suggestions that have been made over the years at Al Steven's callers schools.

One way to obtain square dance records.

There's a myth that attending CALLERLAB is only for professional callers. In reality, it's a wonderful opportunity to meet other callers, and to get to know the square dance community at large.

Following some discussion on the square dance caller's e-mail list regarding what rights the author of a square dance call may or may not have, Clark Baker's writes his opinion.

This workshop will explore the relationship of patter and singing calling to the musical phrase. We start with a brief definition of terms, and move into some dancing. Does a style of delivery in which the caller gives the dancers the first beat in a phrase better? How often can a skilled caller "hit the phrase"? How can you acquire this skill? What are some examples of strongly phrased music. This will be a laboratory in which we are counting on you, as dancers, to help determine which variables really matter.

Fundamental aspects of optimal square dance calling.

A sight-calling primer.

Several callers have submitted their methods for sight resolution.

Why should smooth dancing be one of our highest goals?

Four phases to teaching, and goals of teaching.

This talk will focus on my experiences in working with 7th graders, teaching a progressive series of classes, leading to a school-wide performance. Areas covered include crowd control, choreography, teaching techniques, handling reluctant dancers, dealing with attitude, a core vocabulary of calls and skills, teaching words, and learning speed. We end with a quick walkthru of calls that look good in exhibition (Stars, Allemande Thar, Grand Square, Dip And Dive, Heel & Toe, Star Promenade & Butterfly Whirl) which you could use in any ONS. Finally we dance the routine to phrased calling.

Teaching is one of the most important jobs of any caller. We should be prepared to undertake this task each time we pick up our microphone. Teaching can be as formal as a regular class or workshop situation or as informal as a discussion of a particular move or concept over coffee after a dance. Teaching people to dance is not only one of our most important skills, it is also one of the most difficult.

As a caller ... what do you do when only 6 dancers show up? Get trashy! This article, on how to choreograph and call for 6 dancers plus two wheeled garbage cans, first appeared in the GCA "Call Sheet" Newsletter.

There are limits to what the human mind can do. Studying those limits---and how people cope with them---can tell us much about what makes square dancing easy or hard: The closer a call or sequence comes to pushing those limits. the harder it is to perform. Looking at how people cope with their limits can tell us much about how people learn square dancing. and thus provide guidance for setting up teaching orders and plateau progressions.

Duets are a great tool to be used by callers, if two callers are compatible with each other, however a danger exists when two callers are non - compatible. Nothing sounds worse than to listen to two callers trying to work with each other - and can't.

This workshop focuses on doing certain calls from unusual setups. The calls I use are Acey Deucey, Horseshoe Turn, Load the Boat, and Pass and Roll. The .first three of these calls are interesting because they have di.fferent parts for the centers and ends. Often, both the centers' and ends' parts can be done from several di.fferent setups. This gives us quite a variety of overall starting setups for the call.

Square Dance Choreography and Notes

Lazy H Figure, Who's On First, and more...

Swing Thru (Centers Start)

Crossfire from Out-Facing Lines.

Square Dance Choreography and Notes

Return-to-home techniques.

This paper presents asymmetric (or non-symmetric) choreography: what it is, how to get into it, how to resolve from it and how, when and why to use it. It gives lots of examples and hints on how to keep it simple. This paper was originally written for Advanced and Challenge callers, and contains some references to calls on these programs. Presented at Callerlab 2010 and 2011.

Techniques are really only useful for writing cards or for sight resolving a very small number of squares.

How to track arrangement through #1 and #2 arrangements in waves.

For decades, many callers have focused on Formation, Arrangement and Sequence while tracking dancers as they move through a sequence. But it turns out that the Relationships of the dancers can actually be easier for many callers to understand and see while a square is in motion, and the principles of using relationships while calling can be learned in just a few minutes. Once relationships are recognizable, the state of the square is easily identified in almost any FASR at all.

A brief description of the useful characteristics of a sound column will be presented here and the successful application of these characteristics will be described.

Easy to call asymmetric gimmicks.

An explanation of Formation, Arrangement, Sequence, and Relationship.

Also known as Rectangle Choreography or 6-couple Square Dancing.

Hexagons are a method of having six couples dance from a six-sided "at home" formation. Clark Baker independently found that it was possible to have a Hexagon dancing in the back of the hall while the caller was calling to standard squares. There are several key differences in Clark's method versus my method. Because of that, I've started calling his version "East Coast" and this method "West Coast."

Square dancing is usually danced by 4 couples who start each sequence in a square formation. This paper describes how 6 couples can start each sequence in a hexagon formation, and dance the same choreography with the same timing as the usual square. Certain dancers will enjoy this twist on square dancing.

A look at the math behind FASR and resolving the square.

Simple mental image method and sight calling aid.

In April 2004 I was asked to join a sub-committee of the Mainstream committee tasked with creating a new teaching order for the Mainstream dance program. Here are my thoughts on the subject.

Recently the definitions committee has been faced with updating the definition of Shakedown. Looking at some of the issues and decisions faced while changing Shakedown will give you some insight into the definitions business in general. In writing definitions we generally want to document how the call works today without allowing applications which violate the "sense" or "essence" of the call.

This paper describes a symmetric sight calling resolution based on ocean waves. It was developed and explained to us by Dave Wilson at a callers school in 2007.

One of the first steps of resolving the square.

A flowchart on how to resolve a square.

Different ways of memorizing the square for sight resolve.

Written by the Choreographic Applications Committee (CAC), Caller Training Committee, and Caller Coach Committee.

Ed Gilmore's 1949 Square Dance Callers Instruction Course, sponsored by the Redlands (California) Recreation Department. Originally 52 type-written pages.

Specific basic movements, dance routines, and music are discussed, as well as round dances and styling. Ed also teaches callers to focus on the entire dance experience for the participant, and cautions that this course will not make you a caller...for that you need time and experience.

Sight calling to groups with mostly same-sex or mixed-sex couples.

The secret is to significantly reduce the number of combinations with a resolve process.

There are times when we want to use Two Couple Calling as a programming or showmanship tool. There are other times when we may have less than two full squares and we want to get as many dancing as we can. This paper provides insight on how to effectively utilize this type of calling and includes some of the pitfalls as well.

A zero is a call or sequence of calls that ends with the same setup it started from; in other words, an equivalent to no call at all, formation-wise. Equivalents are two calls or sequences of calls that start with the same setup and end with the same setup. Orlo gives us some examples in this article.

Being a good dancer has nothing to do with level!

Because Challenge Square Dancing is more difficult and demanding it requires a high level of commitment to the art of Square Dancing and a high level of cooperation amongst the dancers in each square.

What makes a good dancer. (originally printed in Zip Coder Magazine)

To help or not to help? That is the question. (originally printed in Zip Coder Magazine)

Strategies for memorizing calls.

Dancing, Teamwork, Definitions, Identification, Precision & Breathing, Study & Practice, Have Fun!

Excerpt from Up the Infinite Corridor.

Dissolving myths proposed by Nasser Shukayr.

What is Challenge Dancing? What is Square Dancing? And how is Challenge Dancing different than Square Dancing?

When should you learn a new dance level? More specifically, when should you move up to Advanced or Challenge? This article talks about what you can reasonably expect if you decide to move up to Advanced or Challenge dancing.

So you're thinking about taking Challenge lessons. You will find Challenge square dancing to be intellectually challenging and stimulating. It can be done and done well. And it is fun to dance at the Challenge levels.

Many Challenge dancers do not understand basic square dancing positions and movements. This paper is written to clarify dancer positions for Challenge dancers.

These are my rules of flow in square dancing.

This paper describes a method of thinking about the Matrix concept.

This commentary has four sections. The first was written by Linda Kendall and was printed in Zip Coder in 1998. The second was written by Bill Ackerman and posted to Lynette Bellini's web site in September 2002. The third part is a summary of the rules developed in Linda's and Bill's articles and email discussions on the challenge-sd email service. Diagrams are provided to illustrate these rules. The fourth part provides additional diagrams about the Disconnected concept.

An explanation of the Jay Concept.

These concepts generalize the existing concept Triple Boxes Working Together and also expand and clarify the Grand and Triple Lines concepts.

A discussion of the definition of Once Removed, problems with the Once Removed concept, and strategies which may be used to dance this concept. Many diagrams are included.

The Once Removed concept is one of the hardest and least understood concepts in Challenge square dancing. This paper provides an explanation of this concept for most of us. This will be done by showing sample calls with some discussions of the nuances of the examples including discussion of the strategy to be used for the call.

How to successfully dance the more difficult Parallelogram and Offset Line/Column calls.

There are some basic facts about parallelograms that must be understood if you are to become competent in the use of the concept.

Square dancers require a significant awareness of what is going on in their square at all times. "Positional Awareness" requires detailed knowledge of the following: 1) the starting formation for the call 2) the definition of the call and how the call is danced from the starting formation 3) how, when and where to move in the mechanics of the call 4) formation to end up in at the end of the call.

This book on Rotates is a comprehensive study including directions, teaching hints, diagrams, and choreography by the author of the call/concept himself.

A list of the things you must know when you do Split Phantom concept calls.

Breathing is the expansion and decrease of the size of the formation as we execute a call. We breathe all the time while dancing but never think about it. It is important to successful dancing to be aware of breathing and to be able to do it well.

A lot has been said over the past couple of years about square breathing and the importance of keeping it in mind when one is dancing. Still, I see two kinds of situations where dancers continue to have problems with it - and in the second situation many callers also have trouble.

Callers have begun combining meta-concepts with supercalls.

(after the original work of Bill Heimann see: http://www.lynette.org/starwars.html )

There are three Stretch concepts; Stretch itself, Stretched Box ans Stretched Line/Wave. Each of these concepts has its own rules and strategies for dancing. Some of the dancing strategies are applicable to more than one of these concepts.

A class of calls which fall in a currently undefined region between call and concept.

Calls can become concepts!

This definition accurately describes previously-used calls such as Checkmate (and even Transfer!) and allows the 3 by 1 concept to be applied to many other calls.

The 3 by 3 concept clarifies the 12 Matrix concept since it provides a well-defined method of converting 8-person calls to 12-person calls.

Clark Baker's definitive work on Challenge Dancing written in 1978. Including discussions on Naming Conventions, Setups and Formations, Descriptive Terminology, Concepts, Extensions and Variations, Calls and more.

The Fractional Twosome Concept is a new method of working jointly with another dancer.

You may have seen diagrams that explain calls using little pictures of dancers with arrows showing the paths one takes when dancing the calls. What if the arrows went in the opposite direction?

SCATTER is a motion-based concept where the leaders in a wave (or line) who would normally flip over into their partner's space, dance to the spot that the other lead would normally flip into and adopt the identity of that dancer.

A proposed definition of "Single".

An extension of the call "Straight Fire".

A concept that can be used with any call whose active's initial dance action contains a pass thru, pull by, touch, or single circling action.

Square Dancing has the same roots, but Australia has a few different variations.

The differences between square dancing in Australia and the U.S.

The dancers clothes are of exuberant mismatched colors.

There are some interesting differences.

Follow-up article to "SD & RD Japanese Style"

It has flourished since 1982.

A report about a trip to Sweden.

Would Square Dancing be your first choice?

Some of the contributing factors impeding people from joining us.

We can learn from a country where Square Dancing is flourishing.

In squares of eight across the country, Americans from senior-citizen age on down are linking arms, sashaying, and "do-si-doing" themselves to longer, healthier, and happier lives. They're having a blast and also lowering their risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, age-related memory loss, osteoporosis, and depression.

Article in local weekly newspaper about the history of Palomino Records.

The Ladder Climbing Syndrome is hurting Square Dancing.

Discusses the controversy of making MWSD the national folk dance.

Square Dancing presents us with some paradoxes that would baffle the greatest scientific minds.

CALLERLAB's Standard Applications may save the day.

The problems single women have being able to square dance.

We have to care about our dancers and their feelings.

What the aftermath is following the T2K proposal being voted down by Callerlab.

We've codified dress and not kept it the changing thing it was.

Many have been worried about the decline of square dancing since the mid-1980's. Over time people have proposed many solutions, some of which actually work. Clark Baker recommends studying to understand how society has changed, how we can recruit in this new era, and how we may wish to change our product.

What job requires more decisions to be made in a shorter period of time than any other job in the world? Answer: Square Dance Caller.

Today's square and round dancing is a continuation of the social dance history of western civilization.

The roots of our modern square and round dancing.

Some of the terminology used in 1946.

A conversation with Don Ward about the history of dancing speed.

Explains some of the changes in square dancing during the past few decades.

Square Dance attire has evolved from France and Europe, to the "old west", to now.

American servicemen started something that has grown for fifty years.

The first attempt to provide some standardization of square dance terminology was undertaken by the late Bob Osgood who was the editor of Square Dance magazine (known as Sets in Order). For more than a year in the late 1960's Bob assembled a group of leading callers from around North America and asked them to identify the calls that new dancers should be taught. This Gold Ribbon Committee finally agreed on a list that was published in the December 1968 issue of the magazine. It was a list of 50 terms that became widely known and accepted as the SIO 50 Basics.

A tour of dance forms from primitive societies through to our Modern Western Square and Round Dancing of today.

Modern Square Dance grew mainly from two roots: the English Country Dances and the Appalachian Big Circle Dance.

Very few people realize just how much the Rocky Mountain Square Dance Camp has done in training, inspiring, and encouraging many of our country's leading Square Dance callers and Round Dance instructors. More than one ambitious callers today have had their careers launched by having been given the chance to serve on the staff of the Rocky Mountain Square Dance Camp.

Attire has been influenced by life styles for 200 years.

Their roots are similar and their history intersected at one time.

The history of CALLERLAB

A series of 3 articles about an interview with the legendary caller in 1961.

A history of American folk dancing: from Playford to Henry Ford.

Movies helped to fuel Square Dancing's rise in popularity.

The origin goes back to France.

Have you ever heard a new sound effect for a call, and wondered where it came from? More importantly, have you ever wondered HOW a new sound effect is created? This article traces a sound effect as it evolved from its first use into its now-popular usage all over the world.

Square Dancers and callers sign multi-million dollar contracts.

The President's speech about Square Dancing.

From the Science Fiction Association of Bergen County.

Go Over There and Turn Around!

A newscast from the future.

The perfect caller.

How wonderful would it be to have a robot dancer in your square?

A (humorous?) comparison of what square dancing looks like when compared to other daily use products.

A commentary on what happens when you aim to please the middle eighty percent of your clientele.

Are we too afraid of change to make the necessary improvements to square dancing?

A humorous look at some of the problems in Square Dancing.

Collective nouns for square dancing.

A quick little government safety inspection.

A Square Dancing computer session.

A humorous look at some of the problems in square dancing.

What if swim lessons were the same as Square Dancing lessons?

How many of the following superhuman square dance achievements did you already know about?

A PDF document requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Duties and responsibilities for a club caller. (PDF document)

This checklist was developed for leaders and dancers to assess the effectiveness of their club operations. (PDF document)

A list of typical duties and responsibilities for a club delegate. (PDF document)

How is your club doing? Growing? Having a great time each dance night? Financially sound? Supporting other clubs, area association and state association? Feel welcome each dance night? Feel part of the gang at the club? Attractive dance facility? (PDF document)

A PDF document requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.

A list of typical duties and responsibilities for a club member. (PDF document)

A PDF document requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.

A list of typical duties and responsibilities for a club PAST president. (PDF document)

A list of typical duties and responsibilities for a club president. (PDF document)

A list of typical duties and responsibilities for a club treasurer. (PDF document)

A list of typical duties and responsibilities for a club vice president. (PDF document)

Lists the important factors when choosing a club caller.

The following are ideas and strategies that have worked in our workshops. They may not be appropriate in all situations.

You might want to try a weekend festival!

The success of the class depends as much on the attitude of the club as on the talent of the students.

A list of dancing and studying hints made available through Vic & Debbie's published definition book series, the Ceder Chest of Square Dance Definitions. This material is copyrighted.

Ever danced in a square that suddenly broke down? Ever wish there was a way to fix things and keep on dancing with the rest of the hall? Take heart - this article illustrates several different ways to keep on dancing!

Ten rules to help enjoy dancing.

A few tips on improving dancing.

The issue of unsolicited helping while square dancing is very complex. The net gain from helping a square (the gains from getting more material minus the loss due to ill will and bad feelings) may not be as large as you think.

A recommended procedure for returning to dancing once a square has broken down.

Square Dancing made easy with 13 rules.

Simple rules for class angels.

Here are a few tips on square dance behavior--customs peculiar to square dancing, as well as common sense reminders to respect your fellow dancers.

When we were introduced to BASIC level square dancing, we were presented with a list of the "10 Basic Rules of Square Dancing Etiquette" which included items like "Always use a deodorant" and "Don't drink before attending a dance." After many years of dancing, we have additional items to add to the list, based on observations of behavior that is questionable.

Square dancing etiquette, expectations, and recommendations.

How to "Swing your Partner".

Being a club angel: what's in it for you? Some of the answers in this article may surprise you. (Keep in mind that even students with only a couple of months under their belts, can benefit from angelling a new Basic class.) There have been excellent articles on how to angel, and on appropriate behavior for both angels and students in a square dance class. Rather than discuss how to angel, let's examine why it's important for dancers to angel.

A Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Square Dance Behavior.

There is more to square dancing than just knowing the calls.

Jazz up your fitness routine with a regular dose of dancing!

A new study shows square dancing is the perfect exercise.

Having fun and excercising with others is important for good health.

Many new dancers are reluctant to attend the annual IAGSDC Convention because they don't know what to expect. This article was written just for them. (Or for any dancer who hasn't attended an IAGSDC Convention before.) This version of the Guide adds photos. Enjoy!

Competition in square and round dancing.

It was more popular in past years but still fun today.

The Graduation Ceremony should be a most memorable event and should be designed to "bridge the gap" between the student and a club member. (PDF document)

A study done on callers comparing different categories.

Tells what Handicapable Square Dancing is and how it got started.

A description of what it is like to be a caller's wife.

Sound effects for square dance calls.

We now have the technology to assist those dancer who may have difficulty in hearing.

PDF document requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.

A brief summary of the functions of the major National and International organizations within the square dance movement. (PDF document)

Before changes are made, possible effects need to be considered.

Expresses an opinion by some that "pat squares" are causing a problem at events.

We see star tips listed on many dance, festival and weekend flyers. But what do we know about star tips?

Good styling is good dancing.

A half page article giving styling instructions on 6 common moves.

Skill on the part of the caller and the dancer.

What follows is an excerpt from "let's create 'Olde Tyme' Square Dancing" by Ralph Sweet. It is Copyright 1966 by Ralph Sweet and posted with his permission. Please do not make further copies of it.

Partner identification (historical)

Describes the advantage of attending large events.

Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it.

What is Square Dancing?

Information on square dancing, round dancing, clogging and contra is provided for the use of people who may be interested in learning more about this activity.

Short descriptions of square dances, line dances, contra dances, quadrilles, mescolanzas, trios, mixers, etc.

Contra dancing and Square dancing both originated from the same basic roots. It is only natural that they can be accommodated within the same evening dance program.

It is probably NOT what you think it is.

Square Dancing is many things.

Articles from Cal Campbell's site.

Barstool Dancing is an after party or hallway gimmick that I have been using to entertain square dancers for many years. I don't remember who invented it. It's really just the Anchor Concept from C4 called to a mini-square with the same dancer anchored for every call.

A hall for square dancers, by square dancers, celebrating their 17th year.

A detailed description of the Community Dance Program (CDP) including goals, history and uses.

Statistics show why Square Dancing has declined.

Hints for live bands wanting to play for contras or square dances.

Who gives it, who doesn't, and why.

A complete script for a class graduation ceremony.

Fortunately there is one command we all know.

A new national organization is formed to guide Square Dancing into the next century.

As Noah calls, the animals on the ark perform a variety of square dance steps.

Determining a comfortable square dance speed.

Do you speak Square Dance?

Apply these standards to your club to see how it measures up.

Does it matter what we wear?

No matter how much planning you do for a square dance event, an unplanned emergency situation is usually inevitable.

Oh greatest Caller, Who knowest all moves...

Assume that you know how to square dance. Not only that, but that you are good at it. Perhaps you have already learned some Advanced and Challenge dancing. Perhaps you are even a little bored at the current dance, weekend, festival, or convention. Or perhaps you just want a slight change to make things interesting. What you need is a square game -- something you or your square can do while the caller is calling to the rest of the folks.

If you are going to Alaska this summer, then consider dancing or even calling while you are there.

The big moment for you to get a computer may be just around the corner.

Modern science at it's best!

Good leadership is important for the survival of Square Dancing.

What is good about Square Dancing and how to strengthen it.

Square Dancing exists long after a caller, dancer or club passes on.

All are welcome at this safe, comfortable environment in Alaska.

An article showcasing the Fairs 'n' Squares (Santa Barbara, CA) one of Santa Barbara's oldest clubs back in 1987.

There is a desperate need to increase the number of square dancers, particularly younger dancers. Though this proposal was formulated with the San Diego County area in mind, the suggestions in this article would be appropriate elsewhere.

Recruitment and promotion ideas.

First analysis, then create change and variety.

Selling the benefits of Square Dancing.

It would help celebrate the fiftieth national convention.

Retaining new dancers is the key to club success.

How to use the 10+10 Program.

Do not ask new people to join your class, invite them to join.

New ideas for teaching beginning square dancers.

New dancers are the lifeblood of this activity. We would like to bring in MORE new dancers, and to KEEP more of the new dancers we bring in. In many areas, beginner lessons start only once a year. This makes it hard to get new people into square dancing. Once we get new people in, if they miss two or three lessons in a row, they have to drop out. Then there are always some students who don't learn as quickly as others. Under the present system, these people either hold the entire class back,or they get frustrated and drop out.

Demos - as in parades, picnics, shopping malls, fairs, etc.

Information Sheets from The Ontario Square and Round Dance Federation Inc.

Recruiting new dancers is a never ending task within the square dance movement. (PDF document)

An old means to new members or a new means to old members.

Let positive targets work in your favor.

Accelerated classes are successful in Alaska.

American and Australian attitudes may be similar.

Alter the product and begin a new product life cycle.

Summertime is a great time to start recruiting new members for fall classes.

Describes social factors that effect square dancing.

An idea for clubs to provide a map to their dance location.

A method of bringing new life to Square Dancing Clubs.

Square Dancing can learn from successful businesses.

A list of seven reasons why kids should dance.

World wide dance for every club.

How to choose which dance to buy, teach or showcase.

The five points of contact are the key to comfortable dancing.

A wonderful adventure is starting.

The number of records cuers have will amaze you.

More and more cuers and dancers are starting to write dances to their favorite piece of music. (PDF document)

Did you ever wonder where dance rhythms originated?

The story of why and how.

Each individual will develop their own dance style.

The rules of etiquette were complicated in the 19th century.

Four guidelines of being a "good" round dancer.

The only youth Round Dancing demonstration group in America.

Phase II is rich with dancing history.

Odd name for a three step move.

The Round Dancing rating system helps dancers know what moves are in the dance.

A three part series about the origin and structure of Round Dancing. (reprint from Canadian Dancers News)

Did you wonder where dance rhythms originated?

ABC Records becomes the first Square Dance label in Eastern Europe.

Square Dancers donated time and money to build a dream dance hall.

The age gap in square dancers today presents one of the largest obstacles to keeping square dancing alive and growing. This article was written to help us think how we can bridge that gap.

A Guide Dog in training who loves to go to dances.