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Square Dancing. Miss Brown CSU Teaching Dance 16 November 2011. History. Official American folk Dance June 1, 1982 Early settlers of the eastern seaboard Wanted no association with their mother countries Therefore, two types of square dancing French quadrille Appalachian big set. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Square DancingSquare DancingMiss BrownMiss BrownCSUCSUTeaching DanceTeaching Dance16 November 201116 November 2011
HistoryHistory
Official American folk DanceOfficial American folk Dance June 1, 1982June 1, 1982
Early settlers of the eastern seaboardEarly settlers of the eastern seaboard Wanted no association with their mother Wanted no association with their mother
countriescountries Therefore, two types of square dancingTherefore, two types of square dancing
French quadrilleFrench quadrille Appalachian big setAppalachian big set
http://www.wku.edu/kentuckyfolkweb/KYFolklife_Brady.html
HistoryHistory
Appalachian big setAppalachian big set Involves square dancing in circles of fourInvolves square dancing in circles of four Came before the square of eight we know Came before the square of eight we know
todaytoday
French QuadrilleFrench Quadrille Circle of eight Circle of eight Danced with visiting couplesDanced with visiting couples
HistoryHistory
Appalachian big set and French quadrilleAppalachian big set and French quadrille Combined to form western square dancingCombined to form western square dancing
Because the dance was performed farther west Because the dance was performed farther west as our country was settled.as our country was settled.
Review this link for differing styles:
http://www.cdss.org/sd-styles.html
Teaching SuggestionsTeaching Suggestions
Start with the simplest move, then add the Start with the simplest move, then add the next simplest and see what variations you next simplest and see what variations you can do. Add a third move when appropriate, can do. Add a third move when appropriate, never teaching too many at one time.never teaching too many at one time.
The caller should strive to be the best The caller should strive to be the best possible square dancer before teaching possible square dancer before teaching others.others.
Moves should be taught, taught again, and Moves should be taught, taught again, and reviewed in succeeding sessions to ensure reviewed in succeeding sessions to ensure that the dancers know them.that the dancers know them.
Teaching SuggestionsTeaching Suggestions
Reinforce in a positive manner.Reinforce in a positive manner.
Start with a big circle for teaching the early Start with a big circle for teaching the early moves.moves.
To keep the dancers’ attention, mix the To keep the dancers’ attention, mix the squares regularly in the beginning.squares regularly in the beginning.
Learning time should be fun time, full of Learning time should be fun time, full of discovery and excitement at each session. discovery and excitement at each session. Don’t just say that square dancing is fun—Don’t just say that square dancing is fun—show it!show it!
Teaching SuggestionsTeaching Suggestions
If possible, callers should avoid using cue If possible, callers should avoid using cue cards; this allows them to keep their eyes on cards; this allows them to keep their eyes on the dancers.the dancers.
Use costumes, scenery, and square dance Use costumes, scenery, and square dance songs to stimulate interest and a deeper under- songs to stimulate interest and a deeper under- standing of the history and people who began standing of the history and people who began this type of folk dancing.this type of folk dancing.
Teach the dance by phrases rather than by Teach the dance by phrases rather than by counts. This is less confusing to the dancers.counts. This is less confusing to the dancers.
See Page 183 for moreSee Page 183 for more
Square Dance CallingSquare Dance Calling
Square dancing is directed by a caller. Square dancing is directed by a caller.
There are two basic calls in square dance:There are two basic calls in square dance: the patter callthe patter call the singing callthe singing call
Square Dance CallingSquare Dance Calling
Patter callingPatter calling In the patter call, the caller directs the dancers In the patter call, the caller directs the dancers
through many formations that eventually bring through many formations that eventually bring them back to their home positions.them back to their home positions.
Patter calling presents an element of surprise Patter calling presents an element of surprise to the dancers. to the dancers. They don’t know what sequence the caller is They don’t know what sequence the caller is
following and this challenges their skills.following and this challenges their skills.
Square Dance CallingSquare Dance Calling
Singing CallSinging Call usually has seven choruses, all of which are usually has seven choruses, all of which are
sungsung They have an opening figure, a main figure They have an opening figure, a main figure
done by two head couples for two verses, a done by two head couples for two verses, a break, a main figure done by two side couples break, a main figure done by two side couples for two verses, and an ending. for two verses, and an ending.
See page 183 for more informationSee page 183 for more information
Square Dance CallingSquare Dance Calling
When making up calls, think about eight moves When making up calls, think about eight moves at eight counts a piece for a total of 64 counts.at eight counts a piece for a total of 64 counts. This is the usual length of a chorus in your music.This is the usual length of a chorus in your music.
When starting out, it is always good to start with When starting out, it is always good to start with the phrase “honor your partners and honor your the phrase “honor your partners and honor your corners.”corners.”
If students cannot complete their moves in eight If students cannot complete their moves in eight counts, just wait until everyone has caught up counts, just wait until everyone has caught up before you make the next call.before you make the next call.
Square FiguresSquare Figures
Square has four couples Square has four couples facing centerfacing center
Females are on the Females are on the right side of the malesright side of the males Remember, this can be Remember, this can be
gender neutral by using gender neutral by using two differing colored two differing colored jerseys, scarves, hats jerseys, scarves, hats and so forth.and so forth.
Gender Neutral SquareGender Neutral Square
The colors do not have The colors do not have to be apparent as blue to be apparent as blue and pink.and pink.
Square Dance VideoSquare Dance Video
http://youtu.be/p-wDn9QRjJ0http://youtu.be/p-wDn9QRjJ0
Review of PositionsReview of Positions
http://www.sca.org.au/del/ddb/sections/english_country_dance4.html