Articles -- Informative

A Partner Rotation For Single Dancers www.dosado.com by Judy Anderson reprinted from The Zipcoder
B.C. Teens Prepare to Compete at the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival www.squaredance.bc.ca by Brian Elmer: Competition in square and round dancing.
Buzz Step Swing by John Brant: It was more popular in past years but still fun today.
Class Graduation www.usda.org: The Graduation Ceremony should be a most memorable event and should be designed to "bridge the gap" between the student and a club member. (PDF document)
Good Callers: Opinion or Fact by John Brant: A study done on callers comparing different categories.
Handicapable Square Dancing reprinted from June 1998 issue of "Dixie Crier": Tells what Handicapable Square Dancing is and how it got started.
On Being a Caller's Wife (one woman's view) by Debi Bliss: A description of what it is like to be a caller's wife.
Sound Effects www.dosado.com by Paul Asente: Sound effects for square dance calls.
Sound Enhancement www.csrds.ca: We now have the technology to assist those dancer who may have difficulty in hearing.
Square Dance Attire www.usda.org: PDF document requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Square Dance Organizations www.usda.org: A brief summary of the functions of the major National and International organizations within the square dance movement. (PDF document)
Square Dance Programs...What's the Difference? www.dosado.com by Clark Baker
Square Diversity by Jeff Garbutt: Before changes are made, possible effects need to be considered.
Square Gridlock by Roy Gotta: Expresses an opinion by some that "pat squares" are causing a problem at events.
Star Tips by Charles Young: We see star tips listed on many dance, festival and weekend flyers. But what do we know about star tips?
Stepping Out in Style by Steve Sandeman: Good styling is good dancing.
Styling Workshop (as listed in the book "Dancing for Busy People") by Calvin Campbell: A half page article giving styling instructions on 6 common moves.
The Caller?s Partner by Judy Obee
The Guide To IAGSDC Convention www.danceinfo.org by Allan Hurst: Many new dancers are reluctant to attend the annual IAGSDC Convention because they don't know what to expect. This article was written just for them. (Or for any dancer who hasn't attended an IAGSDC Convention before.) This version of the Guide adds photos. Enjoy!
Timing is Everything by Calvin Campbell: Skill on the part of the caller and the dancer.
Western Style Square Dancing is in trouble fortytwo.ws by Ralph Sweet: What follows is an excerpt from "let's create 'Olde Tyme' Square Dancing" by Ralph Sweet. It is Copyright 1966 by Ralph Sweet and posted with his permission. Please do not make further copies of it.
Who's Your Partner? www.dosado.com by Orlo Hoadley: Partner identification (historical)
Why Attend a Festival or Square Dance Weekend? by Pat Tardiff: Describes the advantage of attending large events.
Will Square Dancing Just Fade Away? by Calvin Campbell: Those who do not study history are doomed to repeat it.