Bill Litchman 1 - Traditional Western Squares

Bill Litchman 1 - Traditional Western Squares

Traditional Western (pre-1940)

Caller Bill Litchman discusses characteristic features of traditional western square dances, incorporating his memory of Colorado dances that he encountered starting in the 1950s.

For a more detailed look at this topic, see Litchman's article on Rocky Mountain Square Dancing.

Square Dance History Project

Southwest

1940s