The dance used to be taught in elementary school physical education classes and became the official dance of Texas in 1991.

There are many ways square dancing has evolved in the past few years. But perhaps the best way to demonstrate that comes from the music. You won’t hear “Turkey in the Straw” as much as “Bad Romance.” ...

Whenever Debbie Dexter tells someone she’s the lesbian president of a gay square dance club, she gets the look. A little smirk, a raised eyebrow--the facial giveaways of disbelief and a barely ...

In 2000, a friend of mine asked me to go to square dance lessons with her. I frowned, that did not sound like fun at all. I didn’t want someone telling me what to do. I am a two-stepper and dance to ...

Waco, TX (FOX 44) – Thousands of dancing enthusiasts gathered for the 75th annual National Square Dance Convention in Waco! People came together in a lively celebration of camaraderie, music, and ...

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The National Square Dance Convention is bringing more than music and tradition to Waco; it’s also ...

After the death of her husband, Don, in July, Yvonne Martin needed an outlet. She belonged to a knitting group, but wanted something more, something that kept her connected with Don. She honed in on ...

After a two-song tip with her weekly square dancing club, Loretta Meleton took a break from the floor and greeted a number of regulars. Judging by her quick steps and confident movements, it might be ...

Led by caller Doren McBroom, members of The Crossfires Club square danced hand in hand leading one another across the dance floor at Columbia Presbyterian Church. Founded by Chip Campbell in 2016, the ...

Marge Anderson’s association with square dancing began in California and accompanied her back to Atlanta decades ago. ExploreArchery facilitates coordination, upper body strength in seniors Anderson, ...

Allie Hays’ friends had a good laugh when they heard about the class she had signed up for at North Central College in Naperville: Mathematics of Square Dancing. Hays thought it was pretty funny ...

Dan Lawyer was on the dance floor with a woman who wasn't his wife. Betty Lawyer would usually lend her husband out for at least one dance a night. The women outnumber the men by so much at Cowtown ...