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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 May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
The Sets In Order organization, started in 1948 as a monthly square dance magazine along with a record label producing music with and without calls for square dancing. Under the direction of Bob Osgood, Sets In Order would branch out into educational resources, printed and recorded along with institutes for dancers and callers. Many point to Sets In Order and Bob Osgood as the major force behind the evolution of Modern Western Square Dancing.
By 1971, "Sets" had developed two lists that would standardize which calls all dancers may be expected to know. Standardization of this kind would make it possible for dancers to travel the world and be able to find dancing that would be comfortable for them. This album represents the entry level of square dancing as proposed by "Sets" and included fifty "BASIC" or fundamental calls.
MC is Bob Osgood and featured callers are:
Al Brundage
Curley Custer
Johnny LeClair
Dick Leger
Joe Lewis
Jack Murtha
Bob Page
Bob Ruff
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