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Square Dance Famous Events

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Which event is considered the birthplace of modern square dancing?

  1. The Grand March

  2. The Virginia Reel

  3. The Quadrille

  4. The Contra Dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Quadrille, a French dance introduced to America in the 18th century, is widely regarded as the precursor to modern square dancing.

Who is credited with popularizing square dancing in the United States?

  1. Lloyd Shaw

  2. Henry Ford

  3. Thomas Edison

  4. Theodore Roosevelt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lloyd Shaw, an American educator and dance enthusiast, is widely recognized for his efforts in promoting and standardizing square dancing in the early 20th century.

In which year was the National Square Dance Convention first held?

  1. 1926

  2. 1930

  3. 1934

  4. 1938


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The inaugural National Square Dance Convention took place in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1930, marking a significant milestone in the history of square dancing in the United States.

Which state is known as the "Square Dance Capital of the World"?

  1. Texas

  2. California

  3. Oklahoma

  4. Tennessee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oklahoma holds the title of the "Square Dance Capital of the World" due to its rich square dancing heritage and the annual National Square Dance Convention held in the state.

What is the name of the largest square dance festival in the world?

  1. The National Square Dance Convention

  2. The World Square Dance Jamboree

  3. The Grand National Square Dance Festival

  4. The International Square Dance Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The World Square Dance Jamboree, held every four years, is the largest square dance festival in the world, attracting thousands of participants from around the globe.

Which square dance move involves two couples exchanging places while passing each other?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Do-Si-Do is a fundamental square dance move where two couples face each other, take four steps toward each other, and then pass each other by stepping to the side.

What is the name of the square dance move where dancers form a circle and move around in a counterclockwise direction?

  1. The Circle Left

  2. The Circle Right

  3. The Grand Right and Left

  4. The Promenade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Circle Left is a common square dance move where dancers form a circle and move around in a counterclockwise direction, holding hands with their partners.

Which square dance move involves dancers moving forward and back while facing their partners?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Promenade is a basic square dance move where dancers move forward and back while facing their partners, holding hands.

What is the name of the square dance move where dancers swing their partners around in a clockwise direction?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Swing is a popular square dance move where dancers swing their partners around in a clockwise direction, holding hands.

Which square dance move involves dancers moving forward and back while facing each other?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Allemande Left is a square dance move where dancers move forward and back while facing each other, holding hands with their left hands.

What is the name of the square dance move where dancers form a square and move around in a clockwise direction?

  1. The Circle Left

  2. The Circle Right

  3. The Grand Right and Left

  4. The Promenade


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Circle Right is a square dance move where dancers form a square and move around in a clockwise direction, holding hands with their partners.

Which square dance move involves dancers moving forward and back while facing their partners?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Promenade is a basic square dance move where dancers move forward and back while facing their partners, holding hands.

What is the name of the square dance move where dancers swing their partners around in a clockwise direction?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Swing is a popular square dance move where dancers swing their partners around in a clockwise direction, holding hands.

Which square dance move involves dancers moving forward and back while facing each other?

  1. The Do-Si-Do

  2. The Allemande Left

  3. The Promenade

  4. The Swing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Allemande Left is a square dance move where dancers move forward and back while facing each other, holding hands with their left hands.

What is the name of the square dance move where dancers form a square and move around in a clockwise direction?

  1. The Circle Left

  2. The Circle Right

  3. The Grand Right and Left

  4. The Promenade


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Circle Right is a square dance move where dancers form a square and move around in a clockwise direction, holding hands with their partners.

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