A square comprises four couples who move as a team, with multiple squares on the floor during a “tip,” or dance session. When the music begins, the dancers follow the caller’s movements.

"My closet is full of square dance dresses and I just love to dress up." These days though the traditional outfits are not required. And the traditional songs have been suplemented by more modern ...

Clothes make the dance for the women as much as the calls. Lucy Manning once had 80 square dance dresses in her closet. They can cost up to $300 if bought at a square dance convention.

“We have two granddaughters, Aubrey and Allie, who are 4 and 2, and Aubrey likes to have square-dance dresses made for her,” he said. “She went to the dance [Aug. 10], and she loves to get ...

Square dance leaders have relaxed the dress code — and it showed Thursday evening. There were only a couple cowboy hats in Exhibit Hall A. Some women wore petticoats and skirts but others opted ...

Square dance appears to be just the thing for winter 2022-2023. Cannon calls at private events: Girl Scout dances, senior community classes, fundraisers, weddings, summer camps.

This July 3, 2019 photo shows Marge Coahran, left, of Toronto, and Scott Amspoker Albuquerque, N.M., calling to dancers during the annual International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs ...

and those of us just wanting more floor time. Mainstream lessons run from 8:30 until 9:30 PM. Future lessons/workshop are just $5 per dancer. Casual dress and comfortable shoes. Just show up ready ...

It began with a strong love for each other, a sense of community, and big, fluffy dresses. After nearly 55 years, square dancing has not only complimented Bruce and Eileen Williamson’s love for ...