who can join the Mountain Dew-ers square and round dance club?
Dancers should be proficient at the Mainstream Level and/or at the Phase 2 Round Dance Level before joining the Mountain Dew-ers. Dues are $10 per year. In November, $5.25 of the $10 is forwarded to the State Federation to pay for dancer insurance.
Why am I asked to sign when I attend a dance or lessons?
Having a sign in sheet is necessary for insurance purposes.
Do I need to wear traditional square dance clothes?
Traditional square dance attire is always admired, but not required for Mountain Dew-ers dances. Men are strongly encouraged to wear long sleeve shirts at dances and lessons. It is a good idea to check on dress requirements before visiting other clubs or attending State Festivals.
What is a Community Dance?
Mountain Dew-ers host community dances several times each year, usually in September and January. Circle, square, sicilian circle, and line dances are called at this event. No previous square dance experience is required to attend a Community Dance.
what is Square Dance Etiquette? (Rules of the Road)
∙ Everyone is expected to wear a name tag.
∙ Arrive on time and don't leave early.
∙ When the music starts, get on the floor.
∙ Fill in the square nearest to you.
∙ Never leave a square early.
∙ Introduce yourself to others in a square if you don't know them.
∙ Don't dance above your own level of dance, unless invited.
∙ Be gentle with other dancers.
∙ Long sleeve shirts for men.
∙ Ladies should avoid wearing excessive jewelry.
∙ Personal cleanliness is important.
∙ No perfume or cologne.
∙ No drinking or drugs before or during dancing.
∙ Thank fellow dancers in your square. Thank the caller and cuer.
∙ Follow the dress code.
∙ Be considerate of others.
∙ Once a tip is underway, refrain from talking.
Dance Etiquette with explanations can be found here: Square Dance Etiquette
∙ Arrive on time and don't leave early.
∙ When the music starts, get on the floor.
∙ Fill in the square nearest to you.
∙ Never leave a square early.
∙ Introduce yourself to others in a square if you don't know them.
∙ Don't dance above your own level of dance, unless invited.
∙ Be gentle with other dancers.
∙ Long sleeve shirts for men.
∙ Ladies should avoid wearing excessive jewelry.
∙ Personal cleanliness is important.
∙ No perfume or cologne.
∙ No drinking or drugs before or during dancing.
∙ Thank fellow dancers in your square. Thank the caller and cuer.
∙ Follow the dress code.
∙ Be considerate of others.
∙ Once a tip is underway, refrain from talking.
Dance Etiquette with explanations can be found here: Square Dance Etiquette
Basic Program - Part A Sept 19 1. Circle Left / Circle Right Sept 19 2. Forward and Back 3. Dosado / Dosado to a Wave 4. Swing 5. Promenade Family A. Couples (Full, 1/2, 3/4) B. Single File Promenade C. Wrong Way Promenade D. Star Promenade 6. Allemande Left 7. Arm Turns 8. Right and Left Grand Family A. Right and Left Grand B. Weave the Ring C. Wrong Way Grand 9. Left-Hand Star / Right-Hand Star 10. Pass Thru 11. Half Sashay Family A. Half Sashay B. Rollaway C. Ladies In, Men Sashay 12. Turn Back Family A. U-Turn Back B. Backtrack 13. Separate Around 1 or 2 A. to a Line B. and Come Into the Middle 14. Split Two 15. Courtesy Turn 16. Ladies Chain Family A. Two Ladies Chain (Reg. & 3/4) B. Four Ladies Chain(Reg. & 3/4) C. Chain Down the Line 17. Do Paso 18. Lead Right 19. Veer Left / Veer Right 20. Bend the Line 21. Circulate Family A. (Named Dancers) Circulate B. Couples Circulate C. All Eight Circulate D. Single File Circulate E. Split/Box Circulate 22. Right and Left Thru 23. Grand Square 24. Star Thru 25. Circle to a Line 26. Walk Around the Corner 27. See Saw 28. Square Thru (1, 2, 3, 4) / Left Square Thru (1, 2, 3, 4) 29. California Twirl 30. Dive Thru |
Basic Program - Part B 31. Wheel Around 32. Thar Family A. Allemande Thar B. Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar C. Wrong Way Thar 33. Shoot the Star / Shoot the Star Full Around 34. Slip the Clutch 35. Box the Gnat 36. Trade Family A. (Named Dancers) Trade B. Couples Trade C. Partner Trade 37. Ocean Wave Family A. Step to a Wave B. Balance 38. Alamo Style 39. Swing Thru / Left Swing Thru 40. Run / Cross Run 41. Pass the Ocean 42. Extend (From 1/4 Tag Only) 43. Wheel and Deal 44. Double Pass Thru 45. First Couple Go Left/Right, Next Couple Go Left/Right 46. Zoom 47. Flutterwheel / Reverse Flutterwheel 48. Sweep a Quarter 49. Trade By 50. Touch 1/4 51. Ferris Wheel Mainstream Program 52. Cloverleaf 53. Turn Thru 54. Eight Chain Thru / Eight Chain 1, 2, 3, Etc. 55. Pass to the Center 56. Single Hinge / Couples Hinge 57. Centers In 58. Cast Off 3/4 59. Spin the Top 60. Walk and Dodge 61. Slide Thru 62. Fold / Cross Fold 63. Dixie Style to an Ocean Wave 64. Spin Chain Thru 65. Tag the Line (In/Out/Left/Right) 66. Half Tag 67. Scoot Back 68. Recycle (From a Wave Only) |
