الثلاثاء، 15 أغسطس 2017

Guidelines On How To Square Dance

By Helen White


There are very many dancing styles and techniques. The square dancing however tops the list as the most preferred dancing styles among the couples. It is a social dance and it has been practiced for several years. There are several online tutorials that offer this kind of dance. This ensures that you get the needed skills but you should remember to follow the following etiquette on how to square dance:

This dance is hugely influenced by the mode of dressing. Since it originates from the western culture, the couples should be more western. The common rule for the gentlemen is that they should have long sleeved shirts. This is to prevent their sweaty arms from getting in contact with their partners. The ladies should maintain the traditional patterned dresses matched with a petty coat. Jewelry should be as simpler so as not to cause any harm to the other dancers.

The dancing must have a caller. They are primarily responsible for the directing of the dance and music. He calls off the band and can direct the dance using two types of calls. The caller can opt to use the patter call or the singing call which comprises of 64 beats and choreographed routine. The patter call is for the more experienced dancers because it has a faster rhythm and may be challenging.

The dancing is complete with four couples forming a square. There will also be several squares formed by different couples on the dance floor that will be waiting for the signal from the caller. The caller will be in of the dancing moves and all the dancers should follow their moves. The most common used moves are promenade and circle to the left but there are more than 68 dance moves.

No couple or dancer is allowed to join any square. You should ensure that you are sober before you join any square. When the caller or your dancing team realizes that you are under the influence you will be removed from the square. It is impossible to complete the moves because they require good coordination skills.

Once the dancing has started, you should refrain from talking. You should silence anyone that is trying to talk to you. This is because the caller may order for a call and you may not hear or prevent others from hearing. You should also be ready to join any square that are lacking enough numbers of couples.

You should pay much attention to the time. You should avoid being late at any cost because that means that other couples that do not have complete squares will have to miss out. You should also never quit the dancing as you will inconvenience others. When the dance is done, you should applaud the caller and make introductions to the other couples.

When you have the skills to dance, it will be easier for you to join any group. You should ensure that you have maintained the body hygiene standards for other members to feel comfortable. You should never miss a chance to join other members when you are conversant with these rules and you have attended your lessons.




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