Square dancing is an American pastime. It originated in America, during the California Gold Rush.Having been a popular folk tradition since 1651, it grew out of various traditional dances from around the world. In those days, men and women worked in groups to build a house or harvest crops. When the work was done, they usually danced merrily and happily in a store or in a farm kitchen.
In this dance eight people work as a team, called a square, to successfully complete a set of complex dance figures that are delivered by a caller, who calls out the movements. Four couples stand facing the center of the square, each couple standing on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the right.
Large or small numbers of people can dance at one time. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. Or there may be only one square of eight people.
Costumes are worn by those who square-dance .This makes the dancing more colorful to watch. Women often wear full skirts of verious colors with a pretty blouse. Men may have colored shirts and western trousers,which they wear only when square-dancing.In some country areas, everyone wears his best clothes.
Square dance still exists today,ever since President Ronald Reagan signed an Act of Congress in 0982 making square dancing the National Folk Dance of America. Many schools teach square dancing in Physical Education, and there are actually square dance competitions. In all parts of the United States you will find some schools, clubs, or other groups that are square dancing for fun.
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