Tony Parkes 2 - Quadrilles and Visiting Couple Squares
Creator: Square Dance History Project
In this interview, caller Tony Parkes describes the basic structure of quadrilles, the 19th century dance form that set the pattern for traditional New England squares, and contrasts that with visiting couple squares. In a typical quadrille, head couples interact often with each other (and the same for sides with each other). In a visiting square, couple 1 leads out to the right and does something with couple 2, then moves on to the 3rd couple.
Collection: Brasstown Interviews
Subjects: General - Dance and Culture
Tags: interview, New England Squares, quadrille, Tony Parkes, visiting couple
Subjects: General - Dance and Culture
Tags: interview, New England Squares, quadrille, Tony Parkes, visiting couple
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Square Dance History Project, “Tony Parkes 2 - Quadrilles and Visiting Couple Squares,” Square Dance History Project, accessed February 22, 2025, https://squaredancehistory.org/items/show/25.
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Tony Parkes 2 - Quadrilles and Visiting Couple Squares
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In this interview, caller Tony Parkes describes the basic structure of quadrilles, the 19th century dance form that set the pattern for traditional New England squares, and contrasts that with visiting couple squares. In a typical quadrille, head couples interact often with each other (and the same for sides with each other). In a visiting square, couple 1 leads out to the right and does something with couple 2, then moves on to the 3rd couple.
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