I want to learn how to do the American "square dance." Would anyone here be willing to teach me how to square dance like American cowboy?
Hello again,
This is related to my last post on vocabularly. My American friends tells me that the caveman is not necessarily a man, but could be a woman as well. Is this correct? If so, why is he called a caveMAN?
Without stirring up a PC discussion, 'man' or 'men' is added to or included in many words to indicate the species or to refer generally to humans both male and female, rather than being male.
Here are some websites that may help. It's been WAY too long since I did this to be able to help anyone else learn!
http://www.squaredancecd.com/
Click on ENTER and then on the different items in the list on the left. There will be animations and drawings to help. This is also a sales site, so be careful not to click on anything that would result in buying a CD or whatever!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square_dance
Those are the main ones that have information without being (too) commercial.
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KungLi, suggestion, see if there is a square dance club in your area. If so, look into the possibility of joining it. Square dancing is great fun and a wonderful group activity. You really can't learn to do it from reading about it or on line... It is a participatory activity!
This guys posts seem to be like a board of multiple people which got affected by modern times. Im genuinely curious of what jiskha was like back then.
To learn how to do the American square dance and embrace the cowboy culture, there are a few resources you can explore:
1. Online tutorials and websites:
- One website you can visit is squaredancecd.com, where you can find animations and drawings to help you understand the steps and formations involved in square dancing. Be cautious not to accidentally purchase any products or services from this site.
- Another source of information is Wikipedia, which offers a comprehensive overview of square dancing including its history, formations, and calls.
2. Join a square dance club:
- It's worth checking if there's a square dance club in your area. Participating in a club will allow you to learn from experienced dancers, practice with others, and immerse yourself in the culture. Square dancing is a social activity, so the best way to learn is by participating in it.
Remember, square dancing is more than just steps and calls; it's about the experience of dancing with others and embracing the community spirit. So don't hesitate to join a club and start learning from experienced square dancers. Happy dancing!