Tag: Blog Post
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🌪️ Tornadoes, Two-Stepping, and Tennessee Adventures — Another Wild Weekend for Brushy Mountain Squares! 🌪️
The Brushy Mountain Squares were spread across Tennessee this weekend, proving once again that square dancers will travel through just about anything for a good time… and this weekend, Mother Nature decided to put that to the test! The first annual Chapel Hill Getaway took place at beautiful Henry Horton State Park, featuring the always… Read more
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Stars & Squares
Eastman Square and Round Dance Club recently hosted their Patriotic Dance with guest caller Ken Rittuci leading the evening’s fun. While the crowd may have been on the smaller side, the energy in the hall certainly was not — everyone in attendance had a wonderful time dancing, laughing, and enjoying great fellowship together. A special… Read more
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From Petticoats to Blue Jeans: The Evolution of Square Dance Attire
If you ask ten square dancers what people are “supposed” to wear to a dance, you’ll probably get ten different answers. And honestly, that makes perfect sense — because square dance attire has changed dramatically over the years. Like square dancing itself, the clothing has evolved with the times. The Early Days: Practical Clothing In… Read more
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Funny Things Every Square Dancer Has Said
Square dancers have their own language. Some of it makes perfect sense.Some of it sounds absolutely ridiculous outside the hall. And honestly? That’s part of the charm. One of the funniest moments is sitting around a restaurant table after a dance with callers and dancers, casually carrying on a completely normal conversation — at least… Read more
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Everybody Panic! (And then form a line)
Every square dancer has been there. Everything is flowing perfectly… timing is good, the music is clicking, everybody’s smiling — and then suddenly: Somebody turns the wrong way.A couple ends up where they absolutely should not be.Half the square is confident.The other half is improvising with alarming enthusiasm. And somehow… …it recovers. Honestly, some of… Read more