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Doc Alumbaugh speaking to Al Brundage, 1957
Doc Alumbaugh, based in southern California, was one of the first traveling callers. In 1950, he founded Windsor Records, which became one of the foremost square dance record labels. (In addition to… View itemSound
Shoo-Fly (clip) - Mac McKenrick
Singing square, called to the familiar children's song; not to be confused with the "Shoo-Fly Swing," a figure sometimes found at the end of big circle dances. View itemDocument
Ozark Square Dance, 1949 - newspaper article
Newspaper article (1949) describing dance traditions in Arkansas; includes references to local square dance patter. View itemWebsite
Old-Time Dancing Traditions in Missouri
(excerpt from start of article) It is nearly impossible to discuss old time fiddling without referring to old time dancing at some point. In Missouri, the development, maintenance, and preservation… View itemWebsite
Ozarks - Old Time Fiddling
Article about Ozark fiddling traditions, including a long section on fiddler Bob Holt, heard playing on videos elsewhere on this site. View itemMoving Image
le quadrille Américain - late 19th century
Tune composed and dance choreographed by François Paul in 1888, this dance was done up until World War I. It is composed of five figures: promenade, the basket, wooden horses, the visits and "The… View itemMoving Image
Contredanse française - pot-pourri of dances
This selection of dances from the period of the French Revolution begins with an introduction (in French). The actual dancing begins about 2:20. View itemMoving Image
La boulangère - dance of French Revolution
Dance from the period of the French Revolution. La Boulangère was the only dance mentioned by name by Jane Austen, and it is related to an American dance figure of the south called the Shoo-Fly Swing. View itemDocument
Shoo-Fly Swing and La Boulangère
Compilation of sources that reveal the similarity between La Boulangère, a European dance around 1800 and the only dance mentioned by name by Jane Austen, and the Shoo-Fly Swing, its American… View item
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