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
101
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Looby Lou | Piute Pete | 3:09 | |
102
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Shoo Fly | Piute Pete | 2:38 | |
103
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Climbing Up the Mountain | Piute Pete | 4:24 | |
104
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B-I-N-G-O | Piute Pete | 4:25 | |
201
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Take a Peek | Piute Pete | 3:30 | |
202
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Bow Belinda | Piute Pete | 4:59 | |
203
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Brown-Eyed Mary | Piute Pete | 2:10 | |
204
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Come My Love | Piute Pete | 3:45 | |
205
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Swing Your Partner | Piute Pete | 1:47 |