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The only podcast dedicated to square dancing, this show brings the excitement of square dancing to you with live recordings and vintage albums that celebrate callers from both yesterday and today.
Episodes are released on the 1st and 15th of each month with occasional bonus episodes. Each episode offers a rich snapshot of square dancing - honoring its roots while spotlighting its living legacy. Hosted by Buddy Weaver, acclaimed caller, recording artist, and publisher of American Square Dance.
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Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
This episode we feature a vintage long-play album recorded by Les Gotcher. Released in 1970 on his own Black Mountain Label (copyright ownership by Buddy Weaver Music)
Les was the true pioneer of square dancing. His type of calling - blending parts of one routine with another routine - gained popularity with the dancers which then gave encouragement to other callers to adapt this style. Along with this new extemporaneous square dancing came a new style of calling. Les Gotcher's style of delivery from timing to cadence is the model of modern western square dance calling.
Read more about Les Gotcher here
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