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Play Party Dances and Ice Breakers for Young Folk

Piute Pete with the Cactus Crackers
Play Party Dances and Ice Breakers for Young Folk Square dance, sometimes called square dancing, came to America with English settlers in the 1700s. A dance is usually composed of four couples but can be expanded into larger groupings. Dances are directed by a caller who provides spoken instructions for each dance. Square dance experienced a revival in the mid-20th century. On this recording, veteran square dance caller Piute Pete calls nine dances. Among the most well-known traditional songs and dances heard here are “B-I-N-G-O” and “Shoo Fly.” Spoken dance instructions, along with illustrated instructions for each dance, are included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

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Looby Lou Piute Pete 03:09
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102
Shoo Fly Piute Pete 02:38
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103
Climbing up the Mountain Piute Pete 04:24
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104
B-I-N-G-O Piute Pete 04:25
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201
Take a Peek Piute Pete 03:30
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202
Bow Belinda Piute Pete 04:59
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203
Brown-Eyed Mary Piute Pete 02:10
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204
Come My Love Piute Pete 03:45
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205
Swing Your Partner Piute Pete 01:47