How to Learn to Square Dance

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Step 1

Face each other and join hands to form a circle.
Step 2

Turn slightly left or right as directed by the caller.
Step 3

Move forward around the circle enough to cover the distance directed by the caller.
Step 4

Circle left if the caller doesn't specify which direction to move.
Step 5

Go the full distance around the circle if the caller doesn't specify a distance.
Step 6

Drop hands at the end of the circle, although couples may continue to hold hands.

Step 1

Step forward three steps.
Step 2

Pause and bring the free foot forward to touch the floor without transferring your weight to the free foot.
Step 3

Step back three steps, starting with the free foot.
Step 4

Pause and touch the free foot down beside the weight bearing foot.

Step 1

Advance by pairs, passing right shoulders.
Step 2

Pass to the right behind your partner.
Step 3

Move backward, passing each other's left shoulder to return to your starting position.
Step 4

Avoid touching your partner.
Step 5

Maintain your position in the circle. Do not change.

Step 1

Face each other and hold hands.
Step 2

Step forward until your right sides are beside each other.
Step 3

Turn in a clockwise direction while moving around each other.
Step 4

Drop hands.
Step 5

Turn to the right until you are beside your partner and facing the same direction. Only one dancer performs this move.
Step 6

Join hands to form a couple.

Step 1

Hold hands as a couple and walk around the circle counterclockwise.
Step 2

Walk a full time around the circle unless otherwise specified by the caller.
Step 3

Go further than once around the circle if the man's home position is not reached on the first turn.
Step 4

Go a shorter distance such as a quarter- or half-turn around the circle if the caller specifies a shorter distance.
Step 5

Turn toward the center of the circle as a couple and continue to hold hands at the end of the set.

Step 1

Face each other.
Step 2

Join left forearms.
Step 3

Walk around each other until you cover the distance specified by the caller.
Step 4

Join right forearms.
Step 5

Walk around each other to cover the distance specified by the caller.

Step 1

Partner with the dancer facing you on the other side of the square.
Step 2

Join hands with your partner.
Step 3

Men should bow to the women.
Step 4

Women should curtsy to the men.
Step 5

Keep holding hands with your partner until the hold is broken when the caller chooses a new dance step.

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