Square Dance History for the Curious and the Researcher
Britannia.com Earth Mysteries |
Chris Witcombe has a well written article on the beginning of square dancing roots as it relates to "Morris Dancing" in Great Britain. Does square dancing come from the Celts, Welts, Moorish Africans, Spanish Moors, or the "morisco" from courts of Italy? Read Witcombe's article at Brtiannia.com and decide for yourself. Click here to read the entire article. |
eaasdc.de |
A collection of summary essays from Dorothy Shaw, Bob Osgood, and Kenny Reese on the origins of square dancing can be found at www.eaasdc.de/history/sheindex.htm. Extremely good reading, especially if you like the historical music and a feel for what the times were like! |
A Brief History of Square and Round Dancing |
Marlan Sorenson of North Dakota has an essay at geocities.com that is written in present tense of the history of round and square dancing. She pays more attention to the American history of square dancing than our European ancestors. Good reading about the development of square dancing in America. |
HISTORY IN THE HEADLINES |
Square Dancing: A Swinging History Swing your partner and do-si-do—November 29 is Square Dance Day in the United States. Didn’t know this folksy form of entertainment had a holiday all its own? Then it’s probably time you learned a few things about square dancing, a tradition that blossomed in the United States but has roots that stretch back to 15th-century Europe. Published: November 29, 2011 - By History.com Staff |
Square Dance Foundation of New England, Inc. |
The Square Dance Foundation of New England has a fantastic collection of works for the public interested in Square Dance History. The Square Dance Foundation of New England is affiliated with the University of New Hampshire. UNH's Library, the Special Collections includes recordings of Ralph Page and donated documents to make them available to researchers of square, round, and folk dancing. The Square Dance Foundation of New England is located in Waumbec Mill at Manchester, New Hampshire. Now you know where to plan for your next vacation. |
State of Virginia |
The state of Virginia has passed the necessary legislation to make Square Dancing the Official Folk Dance of Virginia. Click here to go to Virginia's web site. |
Virginia Square And Round Dance Association |
History of VASARDA celebrating their 20th anniversary. Click here... |
wikipedia |
Wikipedia presents an modern flare to square dancing in America and has some great links to other associations, clubs, and foundations. |