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Les Gotcher recordings
Les Gotcher, the self-described Hashmaster, was a prominent figure in the development of modern square dance. (See various entries about him here on the Square Dance History Project or his entry in… View itemSound
Les Gotcher - caller talk, 1962
Talk given by Les Gotcher to Tri-State Callers Association (New England) in March of 1962. Les emphasizes the importance of callers understanding the action of each call and describes early forms of… View itemWebsite
Miami Valley Dance Council archives - Ohio
This archive contains records of clubs in the Dayton, Ohio, area as well as the regional dance council. The Miami Valley Dance Council was formed in 1955, with representatives from 15 dance clubs. A… View itemMoving Image
Red River Valley - Lester Bradley
Lester Bradley (caller and guitar) with Paul Amey, fiddle, joined by Bob Reed, banjo; David Colburn, guitar; George Randall, 12 string guitar, spoons; Mike Hebb, fiddle; Sue Hunt, piano &… View itemMoving Image
Oh Johnny - Lester Bradley
In modern square dance programs, squares are often intermingled with round dances. Similarly, traditional dance programs often involve a variety of dances other than squares—waltz, polka,… View itemMoving Image
Comin' Round the Mountain - Lester Bradley
Lester Bradley (caller and guitar) with Paul Amey, fiddle, joined by other musicians: Bob Reed, banjo; David Colburn, guitar; George Randall, 12 string guitar, spoons; Mike Hebb, fiddle; Sylvia… View itemMoving Image
Forward Six and Back - Lester Bradley
Lester Bradley (caller and guitar) with Paul Amey, fiddle, joined by other musicians: Bob Reed, banjo; David Colburn, guitar; George Randall, 12 string guitar, spoons; Mike Hebb, fiddle; Sylvia… View itemMoving Image
Listen to the Mockingbird - Lester Bradley
Lester Bradley (caller and guitar) with Paul Amey, fiddle, joined by other musicians: Bob Reed, banjo; David Colburn, guitar; George Randall, 12 string guitar, spoons; Mike Hebb, fiddle; Sylvia… View itemSound
Choo Choo Square Dance - Les Gotcher
Les Gotcher is often remember today as the Hashmaster, known for his flamboyant outfits, his energetic calls, and his often challenging choreographic sequences. However, like other performers, he was… View itemMoving Image
Quadrille - late 19th century
From a series of dances videotaped for the Library of Congress, illustrating different styles throughout several centuries of American dance. View itemWebsite
Late Eighteenth-Century Social Dance (article)
Article that provides a summary of 18th century dance, including the contredanse française, a dance for four couples in a square. Also offers links to documents in the Library of Congress… View itemWebsite
Nineteenth Century Social Dance (article)
Library of Congress overview of dance history, including links to specific books in their collection. View item
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