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This is a Flip hoedown with the ole GOLDEN SQUARE master, Bill Castner, calling the latest things that make dancers go wild, RECORD CO. simply wild over him. 1956 Solano Way Concord, Calif. THE KNOXVILLE STORY
by C. A. Newton
What is your city doing to promote squares and rounds follow in quick square dancing? Progressive munici- succession. A cost of only fifty cents palities throughout the country know per couple per evening helps to pay that square dancing is a wholesome, expenses. desirable form of community recrea- All six clubs are open to all gradu- tion. In Knoxville, Tennessee city ate dancers. These individuals and officials are sold on the wholesome their clubs constitute the Knoxville recreation that square dancing offers Square Dance Association. Member for couples. clubs are represented on an Executive In Knoxville between three and Council which harmoniously works four thousand people have learned to with the City Recreation Director in square dance in Bureau of Recreation the promotion of local square dancing. classes. Today there are about one New classes for those who want to thousand active, qualified dancers in learn square dancing are offered al- the metropolitan area. Of these you most continuously by the City of would seldom see more than two Knoxville, Bureau of Recreation. Ac- hundred dancing at any one time. Yet cording to Maynaid Glenn, Adminis- there are participating square dance trator of the Bureau, a new class can groups every night of the week. be started whenever there is sufficient As a result the Jessamine Street demand. There are several qualified Square Dance Center is furnished to and experienced teachers on the Rec- square dancers free by the Knoxville reation Bureau staff and city recrea- Recreation Bureau. It comfortably tion centers and many of the public accomodates thirty squares and is used school gymnasiums are available for exclusively for square and round danc- these classes. ing. Square dancing in Knoxville for the Six clubs maintain a year around newly-trained or experienced is also program and new classes in both a part of the Recreation Bureau adult
13 Right: Knoxville dancers at 1962 Dogwood Arts Festival.
Below: Municipal Coliseum, site of special events.
Below right: Jessamine Street Square Dance Center.
(Photos courtesy Knoxville Recreation Bureau.)
program. The dancing is done through tract dancers from many nearby com- several open membership clubs. The munities including Fontana, Middles- total membership of these clubs boro, Greenville, Kingston, and Cross- makes up the Knoxville Square Dance ville. Each year eight touring callers Association. Each month the clubs are brought to the city. send two representatives to an Execu- The bigger the dance, the more tive Council meeting to actually plan dancers from out of town. The two- and carry out the dancing program. day Fall Festival and the Dogwood This group works very closely with Arts Festival'draw dancers from Chat- Mr. Glenn. tanooga, Bristol, and Nashville. This In addition to the continuous year spring groups from Birmingham, At- around program of dancing the Square lanta, Columbia, and Evansville at- Dance Association holds many special tended the first Festival at the new event dances. These larger affairs at- Coliseum.
1A Every event is carefully planned to the Recreation Bureau staff two years make the square dance visitors wel- ago. The program is now being car- come in Knoxville. The Coliseum ried out and advanced by Steve Al- comfortably handles 1,200 dancers. bright, Ozzie Thaxton, Carlos Phil- Additional seating makes it possible lips, William Coleman, and Oliver for 2,000 to attend. The building is Tipton. Round dance teachers and designed so that the seats provide leaders include Genny and Campbell excellent vantage points for watching McCord and Mary and Ozzie Thaxton. the square dancing. These individuals have followed the An important part of the Knox- pattern and ideals of Mr. Kleinsasser villle square dance picture is rounds. to promote the square dance move- During an evening of square dancing ment as a wholesome form of adult many rounds are included. Two well- recreation. qualified round dance instructor couples teach and style rounds in the The work of the Knoxville Square area. The Recreation Bureau main- Dance Association, its' Executive tains beginning classes in the funda- Council and officers, and the officers mentals of rounds and an intermediate of all the local dance clubs has been level class was recently started. Two most effective in augmenting and im- local clubs are devoted exclusively to plementing the Recreation Bureau rounds and meet weekly to dance and program. The current chairman of the learn. Square Dance Association is business- Tourists who square dance are man George T. Winn. Merchant traditionally welcomed at square George Busch is Past Chairman and dance clubs all over the world. Situ- is still active in the affairs of the ated in a city where two national Association. highways intersect and within sight of Words can only partially describe the most visited national park in the the square dance picture in Knoxville. nation, Knoxville is a natural for the That is why you are cordially invited tourning dancer. In Knoxville the to see and participate in square danc- touring square dancer is always wel- ing in Knoxville. Says Maynard comed as a guest at the Jessamine Glenn, Director of Recreation, "We Street Center. Most motels and hotels offer one of the finest adult recrea- have information about local clubs tion programs in the state. Square available to help over-night guests. and round dancing is one of the few Maynard Glenn and his staff of recreations in which a man and his callers and instructors have worked wife may participate together with to bring square dancing as a folk art other like-minded couples. Knoxville to the position of prominence that it is proud to offer such a program and enjoys in the Knoxville area. The also proud to have other qualified square dance program was established dancers come and participate with by Ted Kleinsasser who retired from us."
15 JINGLES, JARGON, and BLURBS by Stan Burd ck
What's fresh and refreshing in the (This could be nicely illustrated with way of headings, phrases, and slogans dancers dancing on a target or some- nowadays, anyway? Too bad we have- thing). n't got a Madison Avenue "P.R." ex- "Tired blood? Take a dose of pert, a doctor of phraseology, hired SQUARE DANCING!" ( There's one to toss tricky terms to interpret the that lends itself well to a simple car- trend in modern square dancing and toon.) help harvest a new crop of avid fans with a magical verbal onslaught. But alas, there "ain't no such animal," so forget it! Well, let's set about to sift what's been around for awhile in the colorful field of jingles, jargons, and blurbs, maybe add a few, and see what comes up — whether it's "roses" or just so many thorns on the vine. Let's try adapting our slogans or "come-ons" from current trends or METHODS OF HATCHING IDEAS popular concerns: "Tired of TV? Change your chan- nels! SQUARE DANCE!" "Keep in TRIM . . . SQUARE DANCE!" "Your TENSION needs ATTEN- TION? Lose it SQUARE DANC- We could fall back on last year's ING!" "double the dancers" pitch as origin- "Need VERVE? Serve this HORS ated by another national magazine. D'OEUVRES . . . SQUARE DANC- (Yes, there is another national maga- ING!" zine). Or, how about borrowing the "SQUARE DANCING's back in slogans from some well known TV FASHION!" commercials? Our plugs might sound like this: "Fission for a NU-CLEAR, CLEAN "Be Sociable . . . have a SQUARE hobby? Catch onto SQUARE DANC- DANCE!" ING!" (That's a little far out. Oh, "People who like people SQUARE well.) DANCE! "Are you RUFFLED, RATTLED, "For those who think young . . . RUSTY? FIX IT QUICK! DO IT now its SQUARE DANCING!" YOURSELF! SQUARE DANCE!" "Put more FUN in your life . . . You've found, no doubt, that half SQUARE DANCE!" the trouble with getting a couple to "If you'd walk a MILE for a SMILE try square dancing for the first time ... SQUARE DANCE!" is the male member of the twosome. "SQUARE DANCING hits the So let's direct a few well-chosen words spot!" right at him:
16 "IT'S YOUR MOVE, MAN . . . BE A WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU . . . KNIGHT TONIGHT! TAKE HER SQUARE DANCING!"
We wonder if Jim Brower still uses that little slogan of his "Git yer 'IN- JOYS' from square dancin'!" The inimitable way he says it, it's as con- tagious as a smile. Mac McKenrick (see October 1962 American Squares) not only has done "TELESTAR HOW SWELL-YOU-ARE! wonders with his barn, but he's the SHE'D LOVE TO SQUARE DANCE!" personification of "P.R." For instance, to outstanding couples in the square dance field he awards those beautiful full-color Pennsylvania Dutch "hex signs" to "drive their troubles away." That suggests a slogan: "Put the HEX on the blues! SQUARE DANCE!"
"YOUR MAW, TAW, GRA'MAW AND MOTHER-IN-LAW ALL SQUARE DANCE!", How about you? Just a couple of parting shots be- fore we go that might stimulate some more productive ones: "Got a group? Give it a go . . . SQUARE DANCE!" "DON'T BE A SLOWER BORE! DO-CI- DO HER MORE!" "Learn your D's and Q's SQUARE DANCE!" "Want-some fun? Get-some four- some, try-some SQUARE DANCIN!" (Sounds like SIOUX good an idea). Well, there's a million stories out there in the vast, naked imagination Who was it that scribbled the very just waiting to be used (if you'll par- appropriate lines that are being used don the paraphrasing) to tell the over and over in square dance promo- world about square dancing. Have a tion? Something about "Square danc- brainstorming session. You'll come ing is the world's greatest social mixer, up with some! combining two non-alcoholic ingredi- The very best slogan I've seen to ents called FUN and FELLOWSHIP." keep 'em dancing happily after they've It's still a KNOCKOUT! started is this little gem: Jerry Helt swears by that little TENSION sign printed in American A smile is a CURVE Squares over a year ago. The one with That straightens out the wiggly letters. A SQUARE
17 E X THE
by Luv and Johnny Anderson
All of us are aware of the increased popularity of round dancing during the past several years. Teachers and leaders agree that it now plays an important part in the square dance picture.
Despite this popularity, the percent- age of those who have "dropped out" of round dancing has also increased. We who are Round Dance Enthusiasts can do much to eliminate this situation and at the same time promote our par- ticular form of recreation with the newcomer.
Since it is an established fact that square dancing and round dancing go New England round dance teach- hand in hand, we should continue to ers Luz' and Johnny Anderson have support the square dance activities. But been staff members at many week- what about the new dancer at a square end dance institutes and pioneered dance event? Many new dancers need the round dance movement in Con- only a little encouragement. A push necticut. Currently teaching round in either direction could very easily dance clubs and classes in their determine whether the new dancers hometown of Fairfield, Conn., the continue on with the rounds or drop Andersons feel that the smoothest them altogether. When was the last and most rhythmical square dancers time you traded partners and danced are those who are also round danc- one of the easier rounds with a be- ers. This month we present their ginner round dancer? round dance philosophy which is important to both square and round While the over-enthusiastics are dancers and leaders everywhere. "up" performing a new or a difficult round dance, they might give some thought to the dancers who are sitting T-E-N•D HELPING HAND
along the side line. How do they way to renew their faith in themselves. feel? They may feel admiration for It is amazing what a "lift" we can re- their dancing ability or possibly envy ceive as we observe their progress. because they are unable to do this We may be surprised to find that our dance. It might discourage them and so-called "chore" has actually turned they may feel that they will never be into fun. A little encouragement, a able to accomplish this feat. little support, and another pair of enthusiasts are on their way. Think back to the time when you were a novice dancer and wanted so If the round dance participation in badly to be up on the floor with the our particular area has dropped off, it "experts." Would it not be best then, might be wise for each of us to stand to save these dances for the confines aside and take stock. Have we recently of our round dance club or class? told our absent round dance friends Would it not be best to dance the more how much they are missed? Perhaps simple and easier rounds at square it has been a long time since we have dance events, knowing that the majori- invited a new couple to our round ty of dancers can join in and feel that dance club or class. they too are enjoying themselves? Possibly, we have been too snobbish The square dance caller/teacher, in- in our selection of rounds. We may be volved with learning and memorizing "drowning" our intermediate dancer square dance figures and calls, does in too many new routines. Many of not have time to teach more than a us have failed to extend the "helping few easy routines. To provide a sound hand" so desperately needed by the round dance basis background, begin- beginner. ner classes are formed wherein the simple round dance fundamentals are Only by our continued efforts can taught by round dance teachers and we promote harmony, which in turn leaders. will bring about the togetherness upon Inviting new dancers to attend a which our activity is built. It is this beginner class, and accompanying unity that will aid us in keeping our them the first few nights, may be all present dancers and help us to recruit that is needed. Assisting new dancers the replacements for those who can over the rough spots is a wonderful no longer participate. 19
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Enclosed is my check for $279.50. Please square YOUR SEMI send me your Kaller's Kit prepaid. P.O. BOX 148, NILES, ILLINOIS Name FREE CATALOGS: Order all your square Address or round dance records, books, sound City State equipment, accessories from us. ❑ Square E Round AMERICAN SQUARES WORKSHOP features original material submitted by you — our readers. Singing Squares, Figures and Breaks, New Basic, and Round Dances appear each month. Mail new and creative material to: Willard Orlich, Workshop Editor, AMERICAN SQUARES, 6400 North Leoti Avenue, Chicago 46, Illinois. man has a girl on his right side while making the arch. This rule is also true if the girl is CALLER'S on the LEFT side. The turn under would be of importance if the next call is "allemande left." It is also true QUESTIONS if two ladies or gents are making the arch. This new format for AMERICAN If the dancers fail to observe this SQUARES workshop is designed to rule, you can see that they would not answer caller's questions, inquiries, be in the proper position to make the articles, and general remarks. YOU figure work as the author intended the caller can help us to get this sec- it to work. Of course there is always tion rolling with direct questions for the possibility that the author wasn't the next issue. fussy either and so it might come out We will endeavor not to embarass all right after all, until it was tried anyone so if you would like to ask somewhere else. something without letting your name ROGER WELCH, Independence, Mo.: be known in the magazine, feel free " . . . MISuse of a basic is to follow to do so. a certain movement with one which is awkward or unsmootb, such as "star However, your request must be thru, right and left thru" or "star known to us. Perhaps it is something thru, square thru" . . . " that a couple of hundred other callers Yes, Roger, I agree with you as a have thought about but haven't had dancer that something that doesn't the courage or time to ask about. flow can be very uncomfortable. But Sometimes a misunderstanding of a your example of right and left thru or basic rule in square dancing causes a square thru after a star thru? Maybe lot of trouble for dancers when they you mean that it's unsmooth for the go to another area to dance. man to use his right hand twice in As a dancer I am afraid that 1 a row. The movements themselves wouldn't feel too kindly toward my don't feel jerky, just a drop of hands. teacher if I suddenly discovered that The girls have been using two same- after a year or two of dancing I was hands in a row for years. Like doing fouling up a set of new-found square an allemande left after a California dance friends only because I didn't twirl or after a dixie chain. follow thru with a basic rule. The star thru movement has just An example of this might be the made the men more conscious of two turning under of my partner (dish hands in a row. Since star thru uses rag) in order to face back to the cen- alternating hands on the part of the ter of the set when I was the arching men and women, the only call to be couple of "ends turn in" or "inside used might be a no-hand movement arch, dive thru" set-up. I don't think like pass thru or do-sa-do. Even these any dancer fails to do this when the are right-hand (shoulder) move-
21 ments. And how about a "box the centers turn back gnat and square thru (or do-sa-do)." Double back . . . fold back Perhaps a better example of MISuse Boys (girls) step forward, turn back would be a "flow-breaker" like "cen- . . . boys (girls) fold ters-in, bend the line" or "wheel and Heads (sides) step forward, turn back deal and a quarter more, bend the . . . heads (sides) fold line." And how about the MISuse of Out of an ocean wave ... centers fold "forward again?" fold or cross fold (couple faces a couple) Out of an ocean wave ... centers fold (to a four hand star) CHOREOGRAPHY From a line of four . .. ends cross fold This list could go on and on in FOLDING FIGURES the process of shifting dancers around in various combinations. Some of these combination thoughts might A very interesting development is have been a future brainstorm of happening in our square dance chore- someone who would give it a name ography today. One which is in re- and then the groans of "another new verse to the trend of the past several basic" would be heard again. years. This is the term "fold." This is not a new basic, only a facing direc- So try the idea and note the re- tion called to the dancers. action of your dancers on the floor. Some figures have been given in past It can be easily taught, easily under- WORKSHOPS of AMERICAN SQ- stood and executed, and eliminates UARES and there are more this rather than adds to the nomenclature month. You can also dig back to the of square dancing that our poor be- figures using "shake the dice" and ginners and others have to cram into "pair the line" which you might have their heads in order to enjoy a dance. ignored because you did not want to Upon hearing the command "to use a new basic term with your danc- fold," the designated people step for- ers. ward, turn back, and close ranks Many, many ideas pass through our ready for the next command. hands from all over the country. It The whole idea probably can be follows then that at times there is traced in recent square dance chore- more than one new basic coming to ography (and way back somewhere) our attention in one month. Each to the usage of "bend the line, ends month one is presented with the bend, fold the line," and finally to author's examples plus perhaps others today's very directional call as who is using the same idea. Mention might to do what. The terms "ends fold" or be made about some that warrant "centers fold" give all dancers time to less attention because of the limita- react to the command smoothly. tion of the movement, awkwardness, Here are some folding commands jerkiness, or any other reason that which can eliminate some "new bas- might be apparent. ics" into a common pool of knowledge Nothing will be overlooked but and still not disturb the figures or perhaps an analysis will be helpful be- thoughts already expressed by the var- fore the idea even gets into the ex- ious authors. It also opens up new perimental stage. Some fine move- ideas which will be shown in the ments have been over-looked because future as the wheels start turning in the author didn't see the potential creative minds across the country in a possibilities. syncopated fashion. With your help and thoughts Fold the line . . . ends fold through the Caller's Questions in Shake the dice . . . centers fold AMERICAN SQUARES each month Cross the dice . . . centers cross Fold we can do some constructive thinking Pair the line (in or out) . . . ends fold, about square dancing.
22 ENDS CROSS FOLD Bend the line, cross trail thru, left by Gordon Densmore, Madison, Ohio allemande . . . All four ladies chain across And at the heads cross trail thru CENTERS FOLD Around two and line up four by Willard Orlich, Akron, Ohio Forward eight and back you're told Pass thru, ends cross fold, left alle- All four couples half sashay mande . . . Heads go forward, back that way Cross trail thru, around one and line One and three square thru up four Do-sa-do, go all the way round Pass thru, wheel and deal and a one- An ocean wave and rock it quarter more Swing one-half by the right, all eight Centers fold, and box the gnat fold Change hands, left allemande ... Right and left thru and the inside arch DUECES WILD Dive thru, square thru three-quarters, by Willard Orlich, Akron, Ohio left allemande Heads to the right and circle four Head gent break and line up four HEADS CROSS FOLD Forward eight and back like that by Gordon Densmore, Madison, Ohio Pass thru, ends fold, centers turn back One and three square thru four hands Double pass thru across the way Do-sa-do to an ocean wave Face your partner, back away Heads cross fold Ends fold, centers turn back Substitute, square thru three-quarters, Separate single file, walk past two left allemande . . . Line up four, go forward and back Pass thru, ends fold, centers turn back SIDES CROSS FOLD Double pass thru across the way by Gordon Densmore, Madison, Ohio Face your partner, back away Two and four square thru four hands Ends fold, centers turn back Do-sa-do to an ocean wave Separate, single file walk past two Sides cross fold Line up four, left allemande . . . Double pass thru Centers out and cross fold Right and left thru, left allemande ...
FOLDING FIGURES FOLD A BOY (GIRL) FIGURES by Dick Kenyon, Lansing, Mich. First and third lead to the right & BREAKS Circle four and make a line Figures and Breaks are created endlessly. Each Forward eight and back with you month Workshop Editor Willard Orlich selects Pass thru, fold a girl top Figures and Breaks that have been care- Star thru, fold a girl fully analyzed and workshopped for your use. Star thru, cross trail, left allemande ...
Heads to the right and circle four INTRODIX Head gems break to a line of four by Del Coalman, Flint, Mich. Forward eight and back with you One and three right and left thru Square thru three-quarters around Two and four right and left thru Calif. twirl, right and left thru One and three ladies chain Star thru, pass thru, Calif. twirl Two and four ladies chain Forward eight and back, then pass Same two ladies dixie chain thru Both turn left Fold a boy, star thru Two and four pass thru, allemande Fold a girl, star thru left . . .
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Box 16, Bath, Ohio WHEEL THRU AND LEFT-WHEEL THRU TRIO-DEAL AND A QUARTER MORE FIGURES MORE by Paul Moore, Columbus, Ohio by Willard Orlich, Akron, Ohio Head couples square thru Head couples bow and swing Count to four that's what you do Twirl your girl to the right of the Meet corner, star thru ring Pass thru, go onto the next Three in line you stand Star thru, left wheel thru Forward six and back you reel Go onto the next, star thru Pass thru, wheel and deal and a quarter Left wheel thru, go onto the next more Star thru, dive thru Circle four you're doing fine Pass thru, allemande left . . . Side gent break and form a line Forward eight and back so bold, pass Heads go right and left thru thru, ends fold Turn 'em on around, the same two Centers turn back, dixie chain on a Pass thru and separate double track Go round one, into the middle Lady go left, gent go right, left alle- Star thru, wheel thru mande . . . Do a right and left thru, two by two Now these two do a left wheel thru HOOP-DE-DO Go onto the next, star thru by Pete Peterson, Palos Park, Ill. Square thru, three-quarters 'round Allemande left . . . Head two ladies chain Heads half square thru Head couples star thru Circle and the head gents break to Left wheel thru, separate a line Go 'round one, into the middle 0 Forward up and back you reel Pass thru and circle four Pass thru and wheel and deal Head men break to a line of four Double pass thru Forward up and back with you Lead two California whirl With the opposite two, you wheel Next two Hoop-de-do and substitute thru Face your partner and back away Do a frontier whirl, and the same End two box the gnat (or flea) two Forward up and back you reel Wheel thru, go onto the next, cross- 0 Three more times, then allemande trail thru, left allemande . . . left . . .
THREE ZA CROWD RIGHT AND LEFT THRU by John Ward, Alton, Kan. by Pete Peterson, Palos Park, The head two ladies lead to the right Couple number one go down the Circle up three you're doing fine center The ladies break and make the line Split the ring, go round two and It's forward six and back you reel Three in line you stand Now pass on thru and wheel and deal Forward and back, across from you (side couples wheel together with star thru head lady behind) Now those that can right and left The center four star thru, pass thru thru Circle up three you're doing fine Go all the way around The head gents break and make the Now those that can right and left line (head gents break with left thru hand as usual) Go all the way around. It's forward six and back you reel Now those that can right and left Now pass on thru and wheel and deal thru The center four star thru, pass thru Go all the way around Circle up three you're doing fine Those in the lead Califorina twirl The ladies break and make the line Couple number one dive thru Allemande left with your left hand ... Center four pass thru
26 There's old corner right and left thru Swing by the left, a full turn Jack Girl in front, left allemande ... Swing the corner lady 'round Promenade but don't slow down CENTERS IN, ENDS TURN BACK One and three wheel around by Jim Maullar, Flint, Mich. Pass thru, on to the next Four ladies chain across Star thru, left allemande . . . Turn 'em boys, the usual way Then roll-away a half sashay STAR DICE Heads forward up and back with you by Jim Maullar, Flint, Mich. Then star thru Head ladies chain to the right Centers in, ends turn back Head couples square thru Now wheel and deal Four hands around you do Dixie chain on a double track Now do-sa-do the outside two The girls turn back . . . left alleman- All the way round make an ocean de . . . wave Now rock it bold, the centers fold Head ladies chain across Star by the right, don't take all night Same ladies dixie style to an ocean Head gent and the girl behind wave Star left in the middle, you're doing Walk forward, centers in, ends turn fine back Same two, a right and left thru Now wheel and deal and double pass Turn your Sue, dive thru thru Square thru three-quarters around, left Centers in, wheel and deal allemande . . . Men square thru three-quarters round GO-MEN-GO Left allemande . . . by John Ward, Alton, Kan. A DANDY DIDO The head gents face your corner and by John Ward, Alton, Kan. box the gnat Then all four boys go up and back The heads move up and star thru Do a full square thru four hands you Do a double pass thru across the do track Then with the girls star thru The outside four "U" turn back Bend both lines and when you do Half square thru across from you Go right and left thru and turn this Bend the line then star thru Sue Do a double pass thru across the • Star thru, dive thru, pass thru, track star thru The outside four "U" turn back Do a full square thru four hands you Half square thru across from you fly Now bend the line then star thru Give a right to the corner and pull Center four square thru three-quarters her by man Allemande left with your left hand ... With the corners all go left alleman- ** Or star thru, allemande left ... de . . . LEFT CURLIQUE CROSS OVER CURLY WAVE by Gordon Blaum, Miami, Florida by John Strong, Santa Maria, Calif. Side two couples do a right and left Head ladies chain across you do thru Side two do a right and left thru Heads pass thru, go around one, make Heads to the middle and back with a line of four you Forward eight and back you reel, pass Forward again and curlique thru Split the sides Wheel and deal, girls square thru Both turn left around one three-quarters around Dixie style to an ocean wave Left curlique with the outside two Men will hook, rock forward and Make an ocean wave, balance forward back and back
27 Ladies cross over, gents turn back double pass thru formation. In effect Bend the line, square thru five hands you have mixed one couple from a around line with a couple from the other line. Allemande left . MIX THE LINES by Basil Pickett, Brownsburg, Ind. All four ladies chain across NEW Heads to the right and circle four Head gents break and line up four BASICS Forward eight and back in time New Basics add variety and interest. Some be- MIX THE LINES, you're doing fine come permanent parts of the activity, others die Centers-in, cast-off three-quarters a- a fest death. Each month current New Basics are explained and workshopped by Willard round Orlich for your consideration. Pass thru, wheel and deal two by two Double pass thru MIX THE LINE Centers in and cast-off three-quarters by Basil Pickett, Brownsburg, Ind. around From two lines of four facing each Forward eight and back other, on call to MIX THE LINES MIX THE LINES you're doing fine the right-hand couple in the line will Centers-in, wheel and deal wheel one quarter to the right while Double pass thru the left-hand couple in the same line First go left, next go right will wheel one quarter to the left Cross trail thru to a left allemande ... to fall in behind the couple from the other line. The couple they had been MIXED UP KIDS facing is across from them in the other by Willard Orlich, Akron, Ohio line. Dancers are now in a finished Heads to the right and circle four
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Head gent break and line up four ing couple who actually governs the Forward eight and back you whirl stopping point ready for the next Pass thru and dixie twirl command. MIX THE LINES you're doing fine EXAMPLE One-quarter in and pass thru, U-turn by Marty Winters, Cresskill, N. J. back Side ladies chain right MIX THE LINES you're doing fine Heads lead right and circle to a line One-quarter in and pass thru, U-turn Square thru across from you back WHEEL and SLIDE, double pass thru MIX THE LINES you're doing fine Lead couple left, next go right One-quarter in and pass thru, U-turn Cross trail to a left allemande . . back Left allemande . . . SLIDY TAKE OFF WHEEL AND SLIDE by Marty Winters, Cresskill, N.J. by Marty Winters, Cresskill, N.J. Heads half square thru From an eight-chain-thru position, Pass thru, wheel and slide everybody Calif. twirl. Now the out- Inside two square thru three-quarters side couples are facing out. Center Pass thru, WHEEL and SLIDE couples are facing each other. On Inside two star thru, right and left call to WHEEL and SLIDE, the out- thru side couple WHEELS to the left one- Cross trail thru to a left allemande ... quarter position of the set while the facing couples SLIDE (sashay as a The idea flowed very well after the couple) one-quarter to their right. The dancers oriented themselves as to end result is a double-pass-thru forma- what to do and where to go on com- tion. The wheeling couple keeps mov- mand. A very danceable movement ing until they fall in behind the slid- but choreography-wise is very limited.
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30 Opener, Break, and Closer: Four ladies chain across the ring, a Walk all around that corner girl and short walk home and there you swing pass by your own Sioux City Sue, she'll swing with you A right hand round the right hand There ain't no gal can swing like my girl, turn a left around at home sweet Sioux City Sue. Go all the way around to the corner, (Sequence: Opener, Figure twice for swing that lady, swing heads, Break, Figure twice for sides, Put her on the right and circle left, Closer.) just circle around that ring Then you half sashay, circle left that RED RIVER TRAIN way Record: Jewel No. 105 — Instrumen- Allemande left like you always do, tal. promenade your own sweet Sue Dance: jewel O'Brien, Birmingham, Sioux City Sue, Sioux City Sue Ala. There ain't no gal as true as my Music: Fontana Ramblers. sweet Sioux City Sue. Opener, Break, and Closer: Figure: Now you bow to your partner, swing The head two couples half square her round now thru, and then go right and left Allemande left, weave that ring you're thru gonna go Turn your girl and dive thru, in the Weave in and out, go down the valley middle go right and left thru Promenade with this Red River girl Make a full turn to the outside two Back right out, four ladies chain the and there you do-sa-do valley Go all the way around and swing this Roll away, weave by one, swing the girl, take her home and promeno next Promenade this Sue, sweet little Sue Promenade, go down thru the valley
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31 Roll away, weave by one, swing the Dance: Chuck Raley, Lakewood, Calif. next Music: Frank Messina and The Mave- Promenade, go down thru the valley ricks You swing on that Red River Train. Opener, Break, and Closer: Figure: Join hands and make a ring, circle One and three promenade, go round 'round the track the valley Allemande your corner, do-sa-do it's Half way round, lead to the right, back to back circle four Gents star right now once around you Make a line, go up and back, then go you star thru Allemande your corner, then weave Pass thru, swing that Red River Gal the ring, you know Join up hands circle left, go down You are the one, you're the one in the valley my heart Do-sa-da around that corner, come on Do-sa-do and we'll all promenade home and swing You Are the One, the one that I love You promenade your darling thru the I love you and I always will. valley Figure: Then you swing with your Red River Heads lead to the right, circle 'round girl. the track (Sequence: Opener, Figure twice for Head gents break and make a line heads, Break, Figure twice for sides, Go walking up and back Closer.) You pass thru, wheel and deal Double pass thru YOU ARE THE ONE First couple left, next one right Record: MacGregor No. 939 — In- Right and left thru you do strumental/with calls by Chuck Star thru and pass thru Raley. Your corner, you swing
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ORIGINATED BY GEORGE WORK
Music by Jack Barbour
34 11-12 Two Step Turn, Two Step 5-8 Repeat, action of meas 1-4 ending Turn; Two Step Turn, Two Step in Closed pos M facing LOD; Turn; 9-12 Slide, Hop, Slide, Hop; Slide, 13-16 Repeat All of Above in LOD Hop, Slide, Hop; Side, Behind, Ending in Open Pos. Side, -; Side, Behind, Side, -; 17-18 Walk, 2, 3; Step, Step; Back- 13-16 Slide, Hop, Slide, Hop; Slide, Up, 2, 3, Step/Step; Hop, Slide, Hop; Side, Behind, 19-20 Chas, 2, 3, Step Step; Back Up, Side, -; Turn Two-Step ( to Butter- 2, 3, Step/Step; fly); 21-24 Repeat Meas. 17-20 17-20 Side, Behind, Side, Kick; Side, Behind, Side, Kick (Semi-CP); OX BOW HOP Fwd Two-Step Fwd Two-Step (to by Frances and Oscar Schwartz Face); St. Petersburg, Fla. 21-24 Side, Behind, Side, Kick; Side, Record: Windsor No. 4681. Behind, Side, Kick (Semi - CP); Position: Closed, M facing LOD. FWD, Close, Back, -; Back, Close, Footwork: Opposite. Directions for FWD, - (to Open); M. 25-28 FWD, 2, 3, Point; Bwd, 2, 3, Introduction Point; Turn Away Two-Step; To- Meas. gether Two-Step (to Open); 1-4 Wait; Wait; Apart Two Step; To- 29-32 FWD, 2, 3, Point; Bwd, 2, 3, gether (to Closed) Two Step; Point; FWD Two-Step; FWD Two- Step (to Closed); Dance Perform entire routine for a total of 1-4 FWD Two-Step; FWD Two-Step; three times. Step FWD, Tap, FWD, Tap; FWD, Ending: Slide, Hop, Slide, Hop; Side, Tap, FWD, Tap; Close, Apart, Point;
901 Rea Vaoteeof Nude? 7ftey 'Weze NEW ON BELCO B-202 LITTLE BROWN JUG B-202 HOT TIME MIXER Round Dance - by Ned and Ruth McGuire Round Dance Mixer — by Pete and Ann Peterman NEW ON KALOX K-1018 WE'VE GOT A LONG, LONG WAY TO GO Flip Instrumental — Caller: Billy Lewis K-1019 MEAN WOMAN WITH GREEN EYES Flip Instrumental — Caller: C. 0. Guest
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35 GRENN 12046 KEE? YOUR SUNNY SIDE UP Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Earl Johnston Up to usual Grenn standards, this medium-level dance should be popu- EAST lar. A comfortable range makes this one easy to call. • BOW'S order by post card — well bill you GRENN 12047 P.O Box 16614, THRU THE WHITE AND DRIFTED SNOW Jacksonville 16, Fla. Instrumental Square Dance Calls by • DANCE RECORD CENTER Ron Schneider fastest serv'ce — biggest stock This seasonal item is club level with 1159 Broad Street a "wheel and deal" and other assorted Newark 2, N.J. MA-2-0024 basics. Music is excellent and Ron • RECORD CENTER does a nice calling job. folk-square-educational records 2581 Piedmont Road, N. E. TOP 25047 Atlanta 5, Ga. GOOFY SQUARE Instrumental Square Dance Calls by WEST Dick Jones You want something different? • AQUA RECORD SHOP largest s/d record stock in NW/ This is it! Dick has created an easy, 1230% Westlake Ave. N. fun, novelty square to "Too Much Seattle 9, Wash. AT-4-9966 Mustard" that will get your dancers into a Roarin' 20's mood real fast. • FASTER RECORD SERVICE This month's best buy. for all your record needs P.O. Box 592 TOP 25048 Glendale, Ariz . SQUARE DANCE JUBILEE • MAIL ORDER RECORD SERVICE Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by send 4c stamp for our new catalog Chip Hendrickson P.O. Box 7176 Supurb Top toe-tapping music. Fun Phoenix, Arizona level with nothing harder than an • SQUARE DANCE SQUARE "allemande char." Calling is Chip's we have "pops" for rounds best to date. 1928 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra, Calif. J-BAR-L 5002 RAMBLING ROSE CANADA Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Joe Lewis • BOUTHILLIER MUSIQUE, INC. Old timers will welcome this re- French and English Canadian Records pressing of a Joe Lewis standard from 6405 St-Hubert St. many years ago. Relaxed, easy danc- Montreal, Que. ing to a familiar style. • GERRY HAWLEY square and round dance records J-BAR-L 5003 34 Norman Crescent JELLY BEAN Saskatoon, Sask. Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Joe Lewis Another re-pressing of an all-time favorite which has become Joe's trade- mark. Now you can replace that worn- out old 78.
WINDSOR 4811 CRAWDAD SONG Instrumental Square Dance, Calls by Bruce Johnson Even though this is a re-pressing of an early recording, it has survived a decade of fads and changes to be- MIDWEST come a standard. "Crawdad Song" belongs in your library. • "AL" JOHNSON'S RECORDS Newcomb p.a. equipment 4148 - 10th Ave. So. SETS IN ORDER 128 Minneapolis 7, Minn. TA-3-4662 YOU'RE THE REASON Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by • ANDY'S RECORD CENTER Johnny Le Clair order by post card — we'll bill you A well-recorded, production line 1614 N. Pulaski number. Smooth, relaxed calling of Chicago 39, Ill. CA-7-1072 a medium-level dance. • CALLERS — DANCERS SUPPLIES p.a. units — records — badges SETS IN ORDER 2138 11041 So. Tolman Avenue NEW CRAZE/CHUG-CHUG Chicago 55, III. BE 3-5527 Hoedowns Played by Jack & Lunette Usable fake original hoedowns. • ENGLE'S S/D & WESTERN SHOP most complete s/d shop in Midwest Well recorded. "New Craze" sounds like "Phase Craze." 3701 W. 10th Street Indianapolis 22, Ind. ME-7-3098 BOGAN 1145 • MIDWEST RADIO COMPANY SILVER DEW records — Califones — Newcomb! Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by 3414-16 W. North Avenue Tommy White Milwaukee 8, Wis. HI-4-4671 Glossary calls and uninspired call- • SCHLEUNING'S RECORD SERVICE ing add up to an average record that square and round dance records is an improvement over Tommy's last Rt. No. 2, Box 15 recording effort. Rapids City, S. Dak. 343-2517 • SQUARE DANCE & RECORD SHOP BLUE STAR 1629 clothing and records COCAIN BLUES 3317 S. Euclid Ave. Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by Berwyn, Illinois Larry Fought • SQUARE DANCE RECORD CENTER A lively instrumental with pleasing records mailed anywhe-re calling. 166 Lake View Drive Wausau, Wis. BLUE STAR 1630 THE POSSUM SONG • SQUARE DANCE SHOP Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by complete line of western wear Andy Andrus 3119 South 4th Street Andy is alive when he calls this one. Louisville 14, Ky. EM-7-7491 Excellent music, an interesting call, • SQUARE YOUR SETS and a traditional tune combine to serving dancers since 1947 produce a top-notch recording. Buy P.O. Box 143 this one. Niles 48, Illinois
37 BLUE STAR 1631 THERE'LL BE SOME CHANGES MADE Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Andy Andrus Another good one in the Blue Star style. No. 901 BLUE STAR 1632 POLKA ON A BANJO YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT STRING Caller: Charles Dewey Drake BABY, BUT THE WRONG YO YO Instrumental Square Dance;'Calls by No. 902 Al Brownlee OUT BEHIND THE BARN A catchy title on an average produc- Caller: Charles Dewey Drake tion line number. No. 903 IT'S NO SIN LORE 1030 CANDY KISSES Caller: Les Ely Instrumental Square Dance, Calls by No. 904 Bob Augustin A well-played country and western HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY tune. Music is good, calling is fair. Caller: Charles Dewey Drake all 45 rpm LORE 1032 all flip instrumentals WHISPERING with Schroeder's Playboys Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Toby Dove WESTERN JUBILEE RECORDS Ed Gilmore made this tune a stand- Rt. No. 5, Box 693J—Phoenix 41, Ariz. ard. This release does not measure up to the original. SQUARE • ROUND DANCE RECORD LORE 1033 FREE CATALOG A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND • Buy Direct by Mail • 24-Hour Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Service •12,000 Records Always in Johnny Creel Stock • 58 Labels • Books & Acces- sories • P.A. Systems • FREE Another amateur caller and average BONUS OFFER. music in the Texas style. SEND FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY! 12 Years Continued Service. LORE 1034 FIVE MINUTES MORE MASTER RECORD SERVICE Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by 1210 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 14, Arizona Bob Augustin (Home of Mike's Square Dante Barn) Bob is improving with each re- lease. Best Lore record this month. SQUARE DAN MOTHER and DAUGHTER DRESSES LORE 1035 PEASANT BLOUSES and SKIRTS THINGS Ladies Square Dance Shoes •Q■■ Matched Square Dance Site Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by Mens Black Dacron Pants Johnny Pierce Mens and Boys Western Shirts A new recording caller does a poor Send for Brochure job on his first release.
MacGREGOR 945 MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by 1460 WASHINGTON AVENUE Bill Ball MIAMI BEACH, FLA. TEL. JE 847'4 A refreshing musical sound without
38 piano and banjo, the two dominat- WE HAVE A "TOP TEN," too, of some ing instruments this month. Medium of our own records of which we are level. especially proud. We have put this one on the list: MacGREGOR 946 No. 3301—OH, JOHNNY/OH, JOHNNY — called YOU'RE NOBODY'S SWEETHEART No. 3302—MAVERICK WALTZ/MAVERICK WALTZ —called NOW Clean, bright, beautifully-played music; crisp, Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by competent, ingratiating calling; simple, durable Bob Van Antwerp dance patterns; and — that big bargain — a flip Bob consistantly produces usable on each side! You can't keep house without these. And watch material. Fine, alive calling and good for more like them. music. LLOYD SHAW RECORDINGS, INC. P.O. Box 203, Colorado Spring, Colo. MacGREGOR 947 SWINGING HIGH AND LOW Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by attention: E wELRy Chuck Raley Nicely done instrumental with SQUARE DANCE average calling, glossary calls. DIRECT FROM MANUFACTURER STORES TO YOU ! MacGREGOR 948 Made by Square Dancers BY THE SWANEE RIVER Write on For Square Dancers Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by your letterhead Pins, Bracelets, Pendants, Ear- Don Stewart for assortment of Returnable rings, Bolos, Key Chains, Belt Poor diction holds this caller below Buckles, Car Emblems, Etc. Samples MacGregor's usual standards. Good FRANK L. WILMARTH CO. music. 6 Curtis St., East Providence 14, R.I.
THIS CHRISTMAS COVER TALK GIVE Fall is football time. But Mom has other ideas. She's going to the big AMERICAN SQUARES square dance tonight in her new dress. SUBSCRIPTIONS The team wants to play ball, but they'll wait. The ball belongs to our hero. TO YOUR FRIENDS
AMERICAN SQUARES 6400 N. Leoti Ave., Chicago 46, III. MacGREGOR 949 Please enter my subscription immediately. SHE'S TEASIN'
Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by Name Fenton "Jonesy" Jones Another version of "Teasin" ac- Address ceptably done by "Jonesy." City and zone DASH 2540 COON CREEK PARTY LINE State Instrumental Square Dance/ Calls by CHECK ❑ MONEY ORDER Phyllis Krafft With few exceptions, women call- A check or money order for $3.50 for 1 ers should not make records. This is year (12 issues) is enclosed. (Add 50 cents not an exception. Glossary calls, un- a year for Canadian and Foreign.) distinguished instrumental.
39 JEWEL 102 BARGAIN CLEARANCE SLOWLY Instrumental Square Dance, Calls by S-D and R-D RECORDS; Jewel O'Brien All new records, instruction sheets in- The Fontana Ramblers have a style cluded. Our selection but satisfaction all their own. It's a real square dance guaranteed: beat. Jewel's calling is excellent. Club 10 78's $3.00-20 for $5.50 level. JEWEL 103 5 45's $3.50-10 for $6.00 A LITTLE HEARTACHE All postpaid. Just tell us your preferences. Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by SQUARE DANCE RECORD ROUNDUP Jewel O'Brien 3875 Wadsworth BId., Wheat Ridge, Colo. You'll enjoy dancing to Jewel's re- laxed, pleasant calling. This number features some old basics including "catch-all-eight" and "slip the clutch," proving you don't need to invent a SQUARE DANCE DRESSES new call. Intelligent use of old ma- Why settle for anything less when an original terial is welcome. by Bettina can be yours at such moderate cost. JEWEL 104 Send for your FREE copy of our "Portable Show- TILL THE END OF THE WORLD room'' and compare the quality, styling and instrumental Square Dance Calls by value. You'll be amazed at the savings. Jewel O'Brien BILL BETTINA A modern version of an old square 2110 N. W. Miami Court — Miami 37, Fla. dance tune with an up-to-date club level dance. Excellent music and good calling. Special Sale! JEWEL 105 SQUARE DANCER'S GUIDE RED RIVER TRAIN OLE SALLY By Noble E. Spees Hoedowns Played by Fontana Ramb- Explains in detail 127 various square dance lers terms in alphabetical order for easy reference. "Red River Train" is a peppy ban- Ideal for the beginner as well as experienced jo version of an old traditional tune. dancers. Also included are photos of some of I Mr. Specs exhibition square dance groups. Com- "Ole Sally" is another banjo hoe- pare at $1.50 down. This band, caller, and material establish Jewel as a top-notch record Round Dancer's Guide for Square producer. Dancers Also written by Noble E. Spees. Explains the various movements, steps, terms and figures KEENO 2220 used in round dancing. Compare at $1.00 STEEL GUITAR RAG Instrumental Square Dance, Calls by BOTH BOOKS . . . A $2.50 VALUE Harold Bausch NOW ONLY $1.00 POSTPAID Current recording standards make this record unacceptable. Poor quali- AMERICAN SQUARES, Reader Service Dept. ty, music, and calling. 6400 North Leoti Avenue, Chicago 46, Illinois Enclosed is 51.00. Please send me BOTH the GOLDEN SQUARE 6501 Sq‘cire Dancer's Guide and the Round BILL'S BOOGIE Dancer's Guide. Instrumental Hoedown! Calls by Bill Name Castner
Address Old master Bill Castner calls high- level hash to a moving boogie hoe- City State ======MMM ======down tune. Easy to call to music should make this one popular.
40 GOLDEN SQUARE 6005 RAINBOW GIRL Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by
Don Atkins Travel 100 miles each A quite danceable club-level record- way (one square or ing. Shifting keys will throw many more) to attend club or unexperienced callers, although Don open dance. For appli- handles it well. cation form write:
GO 107 PICTURE WINDOW FACING SOUTH WASHINGTON KNOTHEADS Instrumental Square Dance Calls by P.O. Box 245 — Gig Harbor, Wash. Red Warrick Red Warrick of Longhorn fame makes his first appearance on this label. Good music, medium-level VELCO dance. MEANS SAFETY STOP SLIPPIRT NO DUST - NO PARRAFIN NO ABRASIV.'S GO 108 DANCE FLOOR 16 OZ. CAN SLO.DOWN NOBODY'S SWEETHEART a s Of Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by SLO-DOVIA 11 OZ. CAN SPEE-DUP Mel Holly By 21.108 Postpaid 1.75 (USA only) The instrumental is handicapped 1.50 (Calif. only) 111Fseitir7::: by a poor fiddle lead. Amateurish J. V. SUPPLY calling. P.O. Box 69894 IL DAMN WTI sArm \ss-s, Los Angeles 69, Calif. GO 109 WINGS OF AN ANGEL Instrumental Square Dance Calls by Be the first to wear the Mack McClosin new square dance earrings. An cm-A _ uninspired recording.
GO 110 SIOUX CITY SUE • Instrumental Square Dance 'Calls by Hand made of light- A variety of colors Wes Dyer weight Plastic, a gold and shapes to The band comes to life to produce color ed dancing suit your taste. couple embsdded in Match your favor. a needed recording of an old standard. a background of glii• ice outfit. Also A live-wire piano player makes this ter. $1.10 ea. includes matching Bolo instrumental. This is the same group Fed. Tax. Californians Slides for the that produced "Chewing Gum." add 4% Sales Tax. men. Mary DU"COI1, 5835 E. Beverly Blvd., L.A. 22, Calif.
NOTICE! SQUARE KNOTS FOR$995 The entire contents of AMERICAN SQUARE DANCERS L. PPD. SQUARES are copyrighted! Written Rugged, handsome, traditional — this belt, hand- permission must be obtained before knotted of white seine twine, with genuine leath- reproducing any material. Address in- er end and solid brass buckle. About one inch quires to Arvid Olson, Editor, AMERI- wide $2.95 postpaid, all sizes. CAN SQUARES, 6400 N. Leoti Ave.. Chicago 46, Illinois. State EASTWOOD Size •F 289 South St., Hyannis, Mass.
41 3713 York Ave. N., Minneapolis 22, Minn. for reservations.
• MISSOURI — For a good old Ozark style good time, plan to be in Joplin on November 9-10 for the 3rd Annual State Festival sponsored by the Missouri Federation of Square • ILLINOIS — Aurora's Swinging and Round Dance Clubs. The Con- Squares are presenting "Singing Sam" nor Hotel is Festival headquarters Mitchell at the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday, where all events except the main event November 18. For more information will be held. The Saturday night contact Fred Douglas, 910 Main St., dance will be at the R & S Stadium. Aurora, Ill. Contact Dorothy Mitchell, 1414 Mof- fett Ave., Joplin, Mo. for information. • MINNESOTA — Alumni of AM- —Lee Gozia ERICAN SQUARES dance camps will meet for a reunion at Camp Ihduhapi • CONNECTICUT — The Con- during the weekend of November 16- necticut Square Dance Callers and 18. Dancers who attended Ihduhapi Teachers Association held its annual helped to promote square dancing in fall festival in four different cities Minnesota to its present position around the state on September 29. which enabled the Minnesotans to Dancers were held in Milford, New- hold the 12th National Convention in ington, Waterbury, and Norwich. St. Paul next summer. 1963 will be Each year these festivals draw hun- the big year for square dancing in dreds of dancers who dance to many Minnesota. All alumni are invited to of the fine callers in the state. attend. Write to "Luke" Lukaszewski, —Frank Minnehan NEW DAY-GLO FLUORESCENT SQUARE DANCE NAME TAGS Nothing like them anywhere. Truly unique tags that will be the talk of your dance. Your choice of three lively designs. Printed in jet black on super-bright red fluorescent card stock, 2',4 inches square. Send self-addressed, stamped envelope for free sample. Must be seen to be appreciated.
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• NEW YORK — Long Island call- lost much of its appeal and that this ers directed a class in caller education Festival would provide an incentive and training last fall under the direc- necessary to revitalize square, round, tion of Oscar Nelson, Paul Hunt, and folk dancing in this area. Dick Jones, and Marty Winters. As —Mary Labahn a result a callers club has been formed to continue the development of the • F /D GUIDE — The 1963 Direc- callers and promoting dancer develop- tory of Instruction Groups is now be- ment and interest. Dances sponsored ing prepared. Groups and classes may by the club are now a regular feature be listed free by sending necessary in- of the Long Island dance program on formation to Paul Schwartz, Editor the fourth Sunday afternoon of each and Publisher, Folk Dance Guide, month. Want to dance in the New P.O. Box 342, Cooper Station, New York City area? Write David Blaus- York 3, N.Y. ton, 5611 - 30th Ave., Woodside 77, N.Y. for when and where. • NEBRASKA — The Omaha Area Square Dance Council and the Omaha • CHICAGO—Over forty callers ap- Callers Association held a benefit peared on the Chicagoland Square square dance October 28 for the Chil- Dance Festival program held October dren's Memorial Hospital. Paul Calla- 28 at McCormick Place. Russ Miller, han was the MC, and top callers from General Chairman for the Festival, Iowa and Nebraska were featured. stated that this event was planned to —Arlene and Glenn Lapham bring square dancing back into its proper and rightful perspective as a • MICHIGAN — A "Friendship recreational activity. He said that Jug" is a new gimmick being used by square dancing in Chicagoland has the Lansing area clubs to promote
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A hard-bound textbook written exclusively for beginning THE KEYS TO CALLING or experienced callers and teachers. Complete course with 4715 Greenwich Drive home study lessons. Rated "Excellent" by top leaders. Price Sarasota, Florida includes postage and handling—Canadians Please send me "The Keys to Call- add current exchange—Floridians add 39,-, $ ing." Enclosed is sales tax—Air mail add 51.12—Send Check or money order. .95 Name Address Hurry! Send for Your Copy Today! City State
43 square dance fun and fellowship. A radio and TV stations to publicize club desiring to get the jug must send your events. The results are worth at least two squares to a dance spon- the effort. sored by the Dansville, Michigan club. The Dansville "Swing 'Em In • FLORIDA — Another way to Gingham" club was presented with promote and publicize square dancing the jug by club caller Bob Norton is used by Sarasota's Bob Dawson. recently. Each club that takes posses- Periodically Bob mimeos a few pages sion of the jug paints their club name, of square dance news and mails it to town, and date on it. his dancers. Club interest items. —Joann Norton schedules, and comments are included. Write to Bob at 4715 Greenwich Dr., • NEW YORK — Folk Dancing is Sarasota, Fla. for a copy. You might now a part of the gay white way in find the idea useful in your local. New York City. Herman Rottenberg leads International Folk Dancing at • NEBRASKA — Over four hun- the Palladium, 1698 Broadway, every dred square dancers earned their Night Monday evening. Attend when in Owl Pins recently at an all-night New York. dance in Columbus, Nebr. Harold Bausch and fifteen other callers were • CHICAGO — What makes square featured on the program which drew dancing grow? Publicity is the mov- dancers from over fifty cities through- ing force. And news media want out the Midwest. —Lill Bausch square dance news. Almost a full page of the September 13 Chicago Daily • MINNESOTA — Are you regis- Tribune was devoted to square dance tered? It's not too early to firm-up photos and information. It can be plans to attend the 12th Annual Na- done. Contact your local newspapers, tional Square Dance Convention in
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44 St. Paul, Minn., June 20-22, 1963. For Schroeder Memorial Park on the first your advance registration application and third Fridays at their regular write to Registration Committee, P.O. club dances. Box 3330, St. Paul 1, Minn. — Dorothy and Barney Barnes • NEW JERSEY—The Circle Eight • WORLD — One-time AMERI- Squ..re Dance Club invites all dancers CAN SQUARES Editor and world in or visiting northern New Jer- traveller Ricky Holden will soon com- sey to dance with them at one of their plete his second trip through the club dances. Club caller Marty Winter countries of Asia. Announced purpose and guests are featured throughout of this trip is to stimulate interest the winter. Newly elected club offi- in folk dancing as a recreational acti- cers are Dorothy and Paul Pullman, vity. During the past few weeks Pres.; Alice and Nick Mosier, Vice- Rickey has been in Athens, Greece co- Pres.; Alma and Jim Mitchell, Treas.; authoring a book of Greek folk and Mildred and Bob Lee, Sec'y. For dances. a list of dance dates and places write • WISCONSIN — Learn To Square to Bob Lee, 259 Camden St., Oradell, Dance Week in the State of Wisconsin N.J. was September 23-29. As a part of its • ILLINOIS — Broadview's Dudes continuing efforts to educate the pub- and Dolls Square Dance Club have lic to the pleasant activity of square started their twelfth year with Bill dancing, the Milwaukee Area Callers Clarke, Westchester, again doing the Council planned a week-long campaign calling. In cooperation with the to promote square dancing in the Broadview Park District they are state. Wisconsin Governor Gaylord sponsoring a beginners class for square Nelson issued a proclamation officially dancers. You can dance with them at endorsing square dancing.
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45 VENTS Nov. 2-3: Oklahoma City, Okla. State S, D & R/D Festival. Municipal Auditorium. Nov. 2-4: San Diego, Calif. 12th Ann. Fiesta de la Cuadrilla. Balboa Park. Nov. 3: Aurora, Ill. ISDCA 8th Ann. NEW RELEASES Northern District Fall Festival. Y.M.C.A. Nov. 7: Storm Lake, Iowa. Fall Festi- FLIP INSTRUMENTALS val. Cobblestone Ballroom. Nov. 9-11: Colorado Springs, Colo. 2nd Ann. State R1 D Festival. Ant- FENTON "JONESY" JONES ler's Hotel. No. 950-A Nov. 10: Joplin, Mo. 3rd Ann. State "TWELFTH STREET RAG" Festival. Connor Hotel. With Call By "Jonesy" Nov. 10: El Dorado, Ark. Fall Festi- val. BILL BALL Nov. 10: Jacksonville, Fla. Fall No. 951-A Roundup. Nov. 10: Huntsville, Ala. 2nd Ann. "YOU'LL BE MINE" Rocket City Round Up. With Call By Bill Ball Nov. 11: Bell Gardens, Calif. Southern California RDTA 10th Ann. Round- BOB VAN ANTWERP up. Ford Park. No. 952-A Nov. 11: Kenosha, Wis. Fall R/D "SUGAR BABE" Festival. With Call By Bob Nov. 16: Marietta, Ga. Guest Caller Dance. Larry Bell Auditorium. DON STEWART Nov. 16-18: Camp Ihduhapi, Minn. No. 953-A AMERICAN SQUARES Camp Al- umni Reunion. "MY WAGON" Nov. 17: Oak Ridge, Tenn. All Nit- With Call By Don ers Dance. Oak Terrace Ballroom. Nov. 17-18: Raleigh, N.C. Tobacco CHUCK RALEY Land Round-up. National Guard No. 954-A Armory. "PREACHER AND THE BEAR" Nov. 18. Aurora, Ill. Swinging Square With Call By Chuck Dance. Y.M.C.A. Nov. 18: Omaha, Neb. Callers Series Dance. Riverview Park. MUSIC BY FRANK MESSINA Nov. 23-24: Detroit, Mich. 2nd Michi- AND THE MAVERICKS gan S/D and R/D Festival. Cobo Hall. Nov. 23-24: Dallas, Tex. 2nd Ann. R,'D Festival. Statler-Hilton Hotel. MAC GREGOR Nov. 24: Clearwater, Fla. Holiday For RECORDS Rounds. Jack Tar Hotel. 729 S. Western Avenue Nov. 24: Fayetteville, N.C. Federation Los Angeles 5, California Fall Festival. National Guard Ar- mory.
46 "ANYTIME" "ANYTIME" "ANYTIME"
Most any time is the right time to dance "ANYTIME," and every time you dance "ANYTIME" you're sure to have a GOOD time. Learning to dance "ANYTIME" takes practically no time at all, after which you can enjoy doing it time after time. BLACKIE & DOTTIE HEATWOLE of Virginia had a little time on their hands and they whomped up a real dinger of a little two-step to this all-time favorite tune. "WABASH MOON"
Using the incomparable music of the Memo Bernabei Band, STAN & BETTY ANDREWS of Kansas City recently composed a new waltz that is virtually a POEM of motion and beauty. Lovers of good waltzing everywhere will recognize in this dance everything they could expect from skilled choreography and lovely music.
JUST FOR DANCING
Windsor No. 4683 Windsor Records lafa•wawheei f 111 I 11 6 0 "ME" venturing JUNE 16-23,1963 * MANNING & NITA SMITH * BRUCE & SHIRLEY JOHNSON Flamingo Hotel * LEE & MARY HELSEL SANTA ROSA, CAL. A square dance vacation of unparalleled fun! For information write FLAMINGO DAZE 4504 Thor Way, Sacramento 25, Calif.