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