Types Of Dance
There are basically three types of dance that are held at Midwinter Festival.
Square Dance
Square dance usually has eight dancers in a square, made up of four couples, with a caller choreographing the dancers, usually using a patter or singing call.
For more details go to Dosado.com
Round Dance
Round Dance is usually couples, however individuals often will dance by themselves if they do not have a partner. Round Dance is often listed as ballroom dancing.
For more details go to Roundalab.com.
Clogging
Clogging is a dance performed by individuals, while wearing shoes, usually with taps, or occasionally with wooden soles. For a brief history of clog dancing click here. For additional information you can go to http://websites.iclog.us/What_is_Clogging.html.
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