Talk:Square dance
From Academic Kids
Comparison wanted
... If however you feel that a comparison is necessary I would encourage the comparison to be made to a currently used, widespread call (i.e. that appears on today's Callerlab list).
... I think a comparison of steps that are performed differently in the two types of square dancing would be useful. Allemande was the only one I could recall clearly from both that differed for a sensible reason. Perhaps you are more knowledgable than me and can suggest another step. I can think of "star right", which is performed in Western sd like the English step "hands four", but English dance is not really square dancing. David 11:37 Aug 16, 2002 (PDT)
... Otherwise, my best suggestion would be to find someone who dances both programs. Dan 11:34 Aug 30, 2002
Comment to KrisJensen:
I want to point out that not all MWSDers do Dosado with the "Highland Fling" styling. Many do it according to the "rule book". Many frown upon the widespread use of this styling. And of course there are also many who use the styling, especially within certain "communities", geographical and otherwise. Here in Denmark it is a rare thing to see people use it. Dan 13:34, 9. januar 2003
Comment about petticoats and square dance attire:
I had at one point moved the text dealing with square dance clothing from this article over to the Western square dance article. The reason for this was that the discussion of clothing did not focus on a comparison between that used in Western square dance and that used in traditional square dance. I have added a link to a "future" petticoat article in the Western square dance article.Dan 13:34, 9. januar 2003
- That does seem like a better place to address attire. -- Jeff
I removed external link to western square dance events in the Pacific Northwest (primarily Washington, as best I can see). This is a general article on square dance (both western and traditional), and the links should mirror the scope of the article. If you want to promote your guide to dances in this area, the Dosado.com (http://www.dosado.com) website is probably a good place to list your site. Sfdan 08:49, 24 May 2005 (UTC)
