Independence Lancers - Pennsylvania
Creator: Bob Dalsemer (September, 1979)
The Lancers is a form of quadrille dating from the 19th century. It appears in many communities throughout the western world. Here is a version (filmed in Super-8 by Bob Dalsemer, September, 1979) that was kept alive in Independence, PA, in the southwestern part of the state.
Dalsemer's detailed description of the dance figures, and music transcriptions, can be found here.
Subjects: Lancers
Tags: Bill McAdoo, Bob Dalsemer, Independence, Lancers, Lancers Quadrille, Pennsylvania
Tags: Bill McAdoo, Bob Dalsemer, Independence, Lancers, Lancers Quadrille, Pennsylvania
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Citation
Bob Dalsemer, “Independence Lancers - Pennsylvania,” Square Dance History Project, accessed February 23, 2025, https://squaredancehistory.org/items/show/268.
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Independence Lancers - Pennsylvania
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Description
The Lancers is a form of quadrille dating from the 19th century. It appears in many communities throughout the western world. Here is a version (filmed in Super-8 by Bob Dalsemer, September, 1979) that was kept alive in Independence, PA, in the southwestern part of the state.
Dalsemer's detailed description of the dance figures, and music transcriptions, can be found here.
Dalsemer's detailed description of the dance figures, and music transcriptions, can be found here.
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Bob Dalsemer
Date Created
September, 1979
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9:06
Original Format
Super8
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H.264