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square danceDance for sets of four couples standing in square formation. The most popular type of U.S. folk dance, it derived from the quadrille and was originally called a square dance to distinguish it from the contra, or longways, dance (for a double line of couples) and the round dance (for a circle of couples). The U.S. square dance progresses through specific patterns called or sung out to the dancers by a caller and accompanied by lively music played on instruments such as fiddle, banjo, accordion, guitar, and piano. square dance Chiefly US and Canadian any of various formation dances, such as a quadrille, in which the couples form squares www.squaredanceworld.com www.dosado.com How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A bouncy rhyme complements the exuberant, colorful illustrations of the Buckamoo Girls' exploits, from square dancing to rodeo rustling to singing by campfire and moonlight. A contra dance, a craze similar to square dancing, will be held June 17 in Lancaster, a dance preceded by lessons. The famous square dancing tractors made 23 appearances in 2005 throughout the Midwest. |
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