Square Dance History Project
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  • Creator is exactly "Richard Kraus"
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Square Dance in Our Schools

Writing in 1952, the author notes that a recent survey shows that square dance is a widely accepted part of school programs. "These certainly are striking figures. But they are not surprising in… View item
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Four Bachelor Boys - Richard Kraus

Let's Square Dance!, Album 5 View item
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Swing Like Thunder - Richard Kraus

Kraus writes, "This lively square dance is especially popular with teen-agers." In his book, Square Dances of Today, he writes, "This one goes under a variety of names. Some call it the 'California… View item
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Lady Go Halfway Round - Richard Kraus

Kraus says, "This is not a difficult square, but for a few moments the active boy has to keep his ears open, and do some fast stepping!" Let's Square Dance!, Album 3 View item
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Swing at the Wall - Richard Kraus

Let's Square Dance!, Album 2 View item
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Form an Arch - Richard Kraus

Let's Square Dance!, Album 2 View item
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Red River Valley - Richard Kraus

Let's Square Dance!, Album 1 View item
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Duck for the Oyster - Richard Kraus

Let's Square Dance!, Album 1 View item
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Let's Square Dance! - instruction booklet - Richard Kraus

This a sample instruction booklet from Album 3 in the "Let's Square Dance!" series, aimed at ages 12-14, Grades 7-8. View item
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Let's Square Dance! - Richard Kraus

This series of five albums was recorded in 1956 featuring the calling of Richard Kraus, a caller and professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. This item serves as a general introduction to… View item