If you miss square dancing, plan to immerse yourself in an informative talk by David Millstone about the history of this traditional dance in North America. It will take place on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 pm, presented by Catskills Folk Connection's series "Catskills Folk Lyceum." The talk is free and the link will be announced here on Catskills Folk Connection's blog after June 5.
In Millstone's presentation, "Square Dance: An American Medley," the dance caller and historian will talk about the European sources of square dance's traditional form and figures, regional variations in North America, and the 20th century revival of square dancing, Using historic movie footage, audio clips, and photographs in this engaging hour-long presentation he will explore the complex history of this dance form that is a vital part of American culture.
An author and video documentarian, David Millstone has called dances in New England for over 40 years, coordinates The Square Dance History Project, and is a past president of the Country Dance and Song Society.
Watch here on Catskills Folk Connection's blog to obtain a link to the free presentation, which will be posted after June 5.
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