Tag: Dancers
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Brushy Mountain Monster Mash: A Night of Tricks, Treats & Trouble!
The inmates were on the loose again, and this time they were ready to MONSTER MASH! Little T’s was the scene of the latest Brushy Mountain Halloween adventure, where 12 Brushy Mountain dancers gathered for a spooky night of square dancing, laughter, and a little questionable behavior! Tom Davis was our caller for the evening, keeping the inmates moving… Read more
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Well, Hello Dolly: When Square Dancing’s Magazine Went to Dolly Parton
There are a lot of famous people who have had a connection to square dancing. Country singers have recorded songs that callers have used. Actors have appeared at dances. Politicians have proclaimed it a wholesome American pastime. Even Elizabeth II, the late Queen of England partook of the dance floor herself in her younger years.… Read more
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One Year of Being the Brushy Mountain Outlaws
One year ago today, Brushy Mountain Squares became official. Which is still a little hard to believe, considering the whole thing started with a text message and a joke. If you’ve read our origin story, you know how it happened. George Hawkins and Angie Wittwer were on their way home from square dance class one… Read more
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So you think you want to Square Dance…
Excellent! I have several questions. First of all, how did this happen? Did somebody drag you to a dance? Did you see a flyer somewhere? Did a friend tell you it was fun? Did you watch a bunch of people spinning around a dance floor and think, “I could do that!”? You see the dancing… Read more
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If They Can’t Hear You, They Can’t Dance
Every time the square dance community gathers to talk about the future of our activity, the conversation usually centers around the same ideas. We talk about recruiting younger dancers, improving our marketing, updating our image, simplifying lessons, or finding ways to make dances more exciting. Those are all good discussions, but I feel that we’re… Read more
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Square Dance Clubs Are Getting in Their Own Way
Square dance clubs don’t usually set out to sabotage themselves – but many are quietly following patterns that shrink their communities year after year. It’s rarely one big mistake. It’s a collection of small habits that feel “safe,” “traditional,” or “just how we do things,” but together they slowly make clubs less welcoming, less visible,… 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