The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing)
April, 2000
Published
Recommended Text
Ideal for Classrooms
About Casey's The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing)
“Square dancing is friendship set to music,” says author Betty Casey. Just take four couples, old or young, put ‘em on a good floor, turn on the music, and you’re all set. Whether you’ve done it before or you’re just starting out, this book tells you everything you need to know—85 basic movements used all over the world, the spirited calls unique to square dancing, the costumes and equipment that are best, and music (from “Red River Valley” to “Mack the Knife”) that will set your feet in motion. Down-to-earth details and anecdotes give a taste of the good times in store for you. Find out how native folk dances grew out of European quadrilles, jigs, and fandangos. Open this book and get ready to
Wipe off your tie, pull down your vest,
And dance with the one you love best.
This book includes:
- 50 basic Movement + 35 more advanced ones + variations
- 15 dances part of the American heritage
- Contra and Round Dances, polkas and reels
- Calls: past and present
“A must for teachers, callers… “ —American Square Dance
Printed on demand.
Classroom Adoption
The Complete Book of Square Dancing (and Round Dancing) is a recommended text for use in classrooms where the following subjects are being studied: Dance.
“Square dancing is friendship set to music,” says author Betty Casey. Whether you’ve done it before or you’re just starting out, this book tells you everything you need to know—85 basic movements used all over the world, the spirited calls unique to square dancing, the costumes and equipment that are best, and music (from Red River Valley” to “Mack the Knife”) that will set your feet in motion.
Adopted By
[“Community College of Baltimore County for "American Recreational Dance"”]
About the Author
BETTY CASEY, formerly a ballroom dancing instructor, saw her first square dancing at the Cowboys’ Christmas Ball in Anson, Texas. She got the bug while researching the dance so her Girl Scout troop could earn a folk dance badge.
Among the first women callers in Texas, she studied under Dr. Lloyd Pappy Shaw and Francisca Aquino and introduced square dancing to Marshall Flippo, America’s foremost national caller. Hundreds of students of all ages attended her school in Abilene, Texas. She taught square dancing and studied foreign folk dancing in Asia, Europe, and Africa. She participated in folk dance cultural programs from Tangier to Hong Kong and from Manila to Munich for the U.S.O., Military Special Services, North Atlantic Girl Scout Council, Brussels World Fair, embassies and consulates, U. S. Information Services, television and movies.
Betty called for square dancing at the Brussels World’s Fair and the 2nd Asian Games, and her dancers appeared on TV programs and in movies.