Play Party Dances and Ice Breakers for Young Folk

Square dance, sometimes called square dancing, came to America with English settlers in the 1700s. A dance is usually composed of four couples but can be expanded into larger groupings. Dances are directed by a caller who provides spoken instructions for each dance. Square dance experienced a revival in the mid-20th century. On this recording, veteran square dance caller Piute Pete calls nine dances. Among the most well-known traditional songs and dances heard here are “B-I-N-G-O” and “Shoo Fly.” Spoken dance instructions, along with illustrated instructions for each dance, are included in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Looby Lou	Piute Pete	03:09
102	Shoo Fly	Piute Pete	02:38
103	Climbing Up the Mountain	Piute Pete	04:24
104	B-I-N-G-O	Piute Pete	04:25
201	Take a Peek	Piute Pete	03:30
202	Bow Belinda	Piute Pete	04:59
203	Brown-Eyed Mary	Piute Pete	02:10
204	Come My Love	Piute Pete	03:45
205	Swing Your Partner	Piute Pete	01:47