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Tennessee Symbols, Folk Dance: Square Dance
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Square Dance
Adopted in 1991.
Chapter 829 of the Public Acts of 1980 designated the square dance as the offi-cial state folk dance stating, "Among the traditions (of our ancestors) that havesurvived intact is the Square Dance, a uniquely attractive art form that remains avibrant and entertaining part of Tennessee folklore.
Square dancing is the American folk dance which traces its ancestry to the English country dance and the French ballroom dance. It is called, cued, or prompted to the dancers. It includes squares, rounds, clogging, contra, line, the Virginia reel, and heritage dances. When the pioneers came west, they brought with them a dance called the quadrille, which means square in French. The pioneers liked the simpler term and so the square dance was born. The dance is known for its series of figures and footwork. Dancers are directed by a caller. It is easy to learn, a good form of exercise and fun.
Eligible For: Any Tennessee resident registering a private passenger motor vehicle.
Tennessee State Association of Square and Round Dance Clubs, Inc
Purpose of the Association
The purpose of the association is to promote square and round dancing through the following:
- A. Provide information for coordinating activities of all square and round associations, clubs, etc. throughout Tennessee. This includes functions such as area festivals, special dance dates, state conventions, etc.
- B. Assist if possible any association , club, caller, dancer, etc. which have encountered problems and request help
- C. Improve the social image of square dancing through acceptable publicity and practices
- D. Increase the social strength of square dance organizations, through the effects of a collective, unified body
- E. Qualify Tennessee to host a national convention if the situation arises
- F. Promote and maintain standards which will keep square dancing on a high social level above reproach
- G. Conduct an annual state convention
- H. Act as a liaison for Tennessee square and round dancers and the national organization and with square dance organizations of other states
Tennessee Code Annotated
4-1-312. State folk dance.
The square dance is hereby designated as the official state folk dance.
[Acts 1980, ch. 829, § 1.]
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