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What is the SQUARE DANCE?

It is one of the most interesting group of American country dances. It starts from a square formation (thus square) and the dancers do not learn each dance individually as a whole, rather than individual figures, which is the basic model (Basic) and then several dozen more in the higher levels up to several hundred.

Instructions for giving so-called dance caller, who sings the music titles of figures and thereby creating the choreography, which brings dancers to various partners and in different formations. A good caller can dancers mesmerize with surprising situations, which is home but ultimately leads, ie the initial formation of the square with the original partners. Furthermore, while nicely sung, the dance is really relish.

Diversity figures and that the dancers never know in advance of their combination, means that SD is never boring. Requires attention to the dancers, makes for thought in its management and is a manifestation of motion coordinated with the other when necessary according to the music. The question is not particularly physically demanding dance, on the contrary it is suitable for almost all age generations.

For traditional reasons, the names of all the pieces in English, and thanks to this "standardization" can dance ND worldwide. Dance clubs in SD, which is several tens of us, in Europe several hundred and several thousand worldwide. In all dominated atmosphere, everywhere you can find new friends and also a good time.

Dance clubs and individual dancers have the opportunity to attend club nights, the club held a weekend meeting with regional and international significance. The Czech dance clubs throughout the year organized a series of events of national importance, many of which have earned such a reputation, that they come from the dancers of neighboring countries.

The basic figures of the dance you learn the special rate, the so-called prep.