This dance is danced pretty much everywhere, but it’s not a single set of calls–the caller will ask to see different moves as he or she pleases. In this dance, the head couples (couples number 1 and 3) dance together as a set of four, and the side couples (couples number 2 and 4) will work together. Continue reading
Push Ma, Shove Pa
A simple dance, but not especially good for beginners, because it’s dependent on couple numbers, and the dancers’ “homes” move constantly. The kids and teenagers at the Hallsville dance love this one and tend to be rather….vigorous with the pushing and shoving. Continue reading
Common Square Dance Breaks
Here are a few breaks as danced around Missouri. Continue reading
Two Little Hobos
Common, with several variations, all over the state. Good for intermediate dancers. Continue reading
Swing on the Outsides, Insides, too
Common in southern and central Missouri. Good for intermediate dancers. Continue reading
Left-Hand Lady Under
Common in central and northeast Missouri. Good for intermediate dancers. Continue reading
Halfway up and Halfway back
Common in southern Missouri. A variety of two-couple figures can be substituted or added by individual callers, but this is the basic version. Good for beginners. Continue reading
Chase the Rabbit
Common in central Missouri.Good for intermediate dancers Continue reading
Grapevine Twist
Common in southern Missouri. Good for beginners. Continue reading
Grandpa’s Baby
Common in southern Missouri. Good for intermediate dancers. Continue reading