![]() ![]() Popular reels, danced with a partner, included Lady Walpole's Reel, aka Boston Fancy, Lady Washington's Reel and Speed the Plow. Southern wrote that "the whites themselves, and especially the younger ones, were apt to move into reels and jigs at their own dances after a few perfunctory bows in the direction of "society sets" such as minuets and cotillions. Others come and cut them out, and these dances always last as long as the fidler can play." Another author wrote of whites doing "giggs". A couple gets up and begins to cut a jig (to some Negro tune). One 1774 account states that "Betwixt the country dances they have what I call everlasting Jigs. These dances soon developed into less formal dances, particularly the jig. These dances were particularly influential in the development of the square dance. The cotillion appears to have originated from a quadrillion. French dancing teachers also brought quadrilles, dances which featured four couples dancing in a square. The American version of the Virginia Reel, for example, is based on the French dance called "Sir Roger de Coverly". In particular, there was a fad for French culture in the United States during the French Revolution of 1789–1799, and many French dances were absorbed into American popular culture. History Early history Ĭountry–western dance originated in the dances and music brought to the United States by the people of the British Isles and continental Europe. At other times men dancing the role of the woman wore aprons. A photograph from one early "stag" dance shows a "closed" dance position, with the "man's" right arm around the back of the "woman". "Heifer branded" men, those dancing the woman's role, wore handkerchiefs tied around one arm. Two men had to dance together to make a set." Another account states that "due to the scarcity of young women, a number of young bachelors who were either smooth shaven or wore polished shoes were designated as ladies." There were also "stag" dances with no women. According to an early settler in Texas, "The gentle sex were few in number at the dance. In frontier days men danced with each other when women were not available. In cases where the woman knew the routine and the man did not, it was acceptable for her to subtly direct the man, although she would still be the following partner. The partner is expected to synchronize with the man, performing her part of the dance at his pace. He leads his partner, usually a woman, by assertively yet gently directing her movements. In traditional country–western dance, the man leads the dance by establishing the pace and length of stride, as well as deciding when to change the step. ![]() However, by imagining a bearded and pantalooned fellow to be of "t'other kind," they succeed in getting up what they call a "Stag Dance," which is better than none, as is shown by the intense interest evinced by the spectators." OUR soldiers believe in the literal interpretation of the dictum of the Wise Man that "there is a time to dance." But to put their faith into works is not the easiest thing in the world, owing to the lack of partners of the feminine persuasion. Lead and follow Civil War Harper's Weekly, February 6, 1864. Steps should be a light footed glide rather than a flat footed shuffle. Neither foot is lifted completely from the ground. Cowboy, or "country" waltz consists of gliding steps that are consistent with wearing cowboy boots, rather than "on the balls of the feet" quick steps of the classic version. Some dances even have specific names local to particular dance venues. Individual dances may have different names in different areas of the United States. There are many versions of each dance, and many have no one "correct" set of steps. Because of cowboy boots, country western dance is more likely to feature a flat-footed glide with some heel and toe touches rather than a lot of "toe type" dancing. Western group dances include the following:Ĭountry dancing is informal. The Two Step and various Western promenade or pattern couples dances are unique to country western dancing. ![]() These dances include: Two Step, Waltz, Cowboy or Traveling Cha Cha, Polka Ten Step (also known as Ten Step Polka ), Schottische, and other Western promenade dances, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Nightclub Two Step. Many different dances are done to country-western music. ![]() Western couple dancing is a form of social dance. Country dancing is also known as "kicker dancing" in Texas. Many are descended from dances brought to the United States by immigrants from the United Kingdom and Europe as early as the 1700s, which became integrated into American popular culture. Dance genre originating in parts of the United States Country-western dancing in TexasĬountry–western dance encompasses any of the dance forms or styles which are typically danced to country-western music, and which are stylistically associated with American country and/or western traditions. ![]()
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