Professional square dance caller Tony Oxendine is backed up by the music of the Ghost Riders at the 73rd National Square Dancing Convention on June 27 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

Square dancing soared in popularity in the 1970s but has since been in free fall. COVID-19 caused a huge hit, cutting the worldwide square dance population by as much as 65%.

But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Square dancing can be traced to 15 th -century Europe, influenced by dance moves from England, France, Scotland, Scandinavia and Spain.

Cilberti, who loves both square and round dancing, had wanted a birthday party themed around the two dance styles. Unfortunately, before it could happen, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, canceling it.

Following that, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. an interesting combo of Country Ballroom Fusion takes the focus lead by world champion title holder, Professional Dance Instructor Tammy Jankowski.

The inaugural Pismo Beach Bash Square Dance Festival happened Saturday from 9 a.m to 10:30 p.m. at the Veteran's Hall in Pismo Beach. Attendees of all dance levels and all ages took part in square ...