Curated OER
Swiss Ball Square Dance
Combine square dancing and a Swiss ball. There are quite a few square dance moves and how to do them while sitting on, or carrying a Swiss ball. Teach these square dance moves to the class. Then have them work together in small groups to...
Curated OER
Scattered Square Dance
Take a good, square look at this introductory square dancing lesson. Each square dance move has what is termed a "call." Teach some beginning calls to your young dancers. They can be scattered around so that their focus is on learning...
Curated OER
Mystery State #27
In this mystery state activity, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
Curated OER
Swing Your Partner! It's A Virtual Square Dance
Learners explore the Wessels Living History Farm website and research how to do a square dance. They read a story, listen to an explanation of barn dances, and participate in various square dances.
Curated OER
Swiss Ball Square Dance
Students use "Swiss Balls" to help them combine their movements into repeatable patterns.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Square Dancing
Square dancing has been part of American culture since the colonial settlers blended their varied traditions together. Contains historic photos, and an audio track of "Gents Go Center." Requires RealPlayer.
Other
Western Square Dancing: Square Dance History in the u.s.
This site contains the history of square dancing and the progression of the fad across the country.
Other
Western Square Dancing: Square Dance Callers Instruction Course
Learn how to call square dances from this free on-line written course. Quite lengthy.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Art: Graph a Dance
In this lesson plan, students will choreograph a figure for a square dance, graph it, and perform it. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: She'll Be Comin' Around the Mountain
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart helps to explain the square dance directions for She'll Be Comin' Around the Mountain.