Newfoundland square dance - an introduction

Woody Wilson offers some introductory comments about square dancing, Newfoundland style. The occasion was a dance party at Dan's Hall, a beloved local venue, showcasing many styles of dance and song. The party was part of a meeting by the Executive Committee of Country Dance and Song Society, hosted by the dance community in Victoria, British Columbia. Wilson is quick to emphasize that he is by no means an authority on Newfoundland dance, but his comments serve as a useful introduction to the subject. He would be the first to encourage those interested to seek out information and dances from those more authoritative on the subject. (See the text on the next item for a more specific information about six figures in a set.)