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A square dance is a dance for four couples, or eight dancers in total, arranged in a square, with one couple on each side, facing the middle of the square. Square dances are part of a broad spectrum of dances known by various names: country dances, traditional dances, folk dances, barn dances, ceilidh dances, contra dances, Playford dances, etc.
Right and left grand, also known as grand right and left, is a square dance move in which all eight dancers in the set, moving in a circular fashion, execute a series of four alternating hand pull-bys (right pull by, left pull by, right pull by, left pull by). Men (or gents) travel counter-clockwise around the ring, and ladies travel clockwise.
Challenge square dance is more cerebral, and focuses on problem solving. At the basic square dance levels, the dancer is introduced to many square dance calls. A few of the most fundamental and well-known calls are "do-si-do", "promenade", and "right and left grand". Among other things, the dancer is additionally trained to move smoothly and ...
At some adult square dance clubs (called couples clubs) and events, dancers may be expected to come with a partner, and dance mostly--in some cases exclusively-- with that partner. Although such clubs are becoming increasingly rare as the square dance population ages and couples are split by death or divorce, they may still be found.
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This is a list of dance categories, different types, styles, or genres of dance. For older and more region-oriented vernacular dance styles, see List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin .
The 90-90 stretch is a simple way for men over 40 to help improve their hip mobility, which can be important to help with movement.
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