Traditional Square Dance

Traditional Square Dance, also known as short or Traditional Oldstyle, is a still existing form of square dancing and is as much a precursor of the modern square dances.

It is traditional folk dances of the 19th century, probably from the time of settlement of the Wild West and the American Civil War.

Be danced Contra, Mescolanza, blender, Cowboy Dance and Quadrille in time with the music. Each dance has a specific sequence of figures that repeat themselves. A " Prompter " or announcer explained before each dance and the process is during the dance commands to synchronize, so that no prior knowledge of the dancers are required.

In the traditional square dance music is traditional " country dance " music: Mostly Irish jigs and reels as well as folk music from Quebec ( Canada ), England, Scotland and other countries. The music is almost always played by a traditional dance music band.

• Group dance
• Ballroom dancing
• Folk dance form
• Dance from the United States
• Country music