To assist in the debate "Is Challenge Square Dancing really dancing" we created a video with 10 sequences, each at a different level. Check out the YouTube video "Square Dance patter tip with all dance programs".
I hope you agree that the calling and dancing was "dancing" with the potential exception of the harder C4 sequence.
I think a better name for challenge level is not dancing; it is square walking. Not much dancing going on; just people telling each other where to stand, then walk.
The real level snobs in square dancing seem to be the plus level dancers who don't approve of challenge level dancers for supposedly not having fun. Of course, they are enjoying the mental excercise. Otherwise, they would not do it.
I wouldn't want you in a square, b/c you seem to be one of those perfectionists that criticizes or finds fault with everything people do. Hey, it's just square dancing kid!
We use to square dance in elementry school and it does require you to remember a lot of different variation of movements. Its actually not that bad...Although I perfer Jsetting..LOL
Doing challenge levels requires learning to think in a different way as well as have a highly developed memory. By the challenge 4 level, the dancers must have memorized so many movements and variations of movements that one is able to respond to immediately. The entire set has to be 'as one', and its really a gorgeous feeling to be able to dance to some callers...don't be afraid to try it!
To assist in the debate "Is Challenge Square Dancing really dancing" we created a video with 10 sequences, each at a different level. Check out the YouTube video "Square Dance patter tip with all dance programs".
I hope you agree that the calling and dancing was "dancing" with the potential exception of the harder C4 sequence.
clarkmbaker 2 months ago
I think a better name for challenge level is not dancing; it is square walking. Not much dancing going on; just people telling each other where to stand, then walk.
cajoboy 10 months ago
The real level snobs in square dancing seem to be the plus level dancers who don't approve of challenge level dancers for supposedly not having fun. Of course, they are enjoying the mental excercise. Otherwise, they would not do it.
SuperMattTO 1 year ago
How come challenge dancers never smile. I thought it was supposed to be fun.
Foxwagon1 1 year ago
Good grief! I thought A2 was hard!
dancebear 3 years ago
It took you EIGHT MONTHS just to think of a THAT? I wouldn't want to dance with you either because you are too slow...
SaraCampbell0 3 years ago
HEy Sara,
I wouldn't want you in a square, b/c you seem to be one of those perfectionists that criticizes or finds fault with everything people do. Hey, it's just square dancing kid!
jayhawker53 3 years ago
We use to square dance in elementry school and it does require you to remember a lot of different variation of movements. Its actually not that bad...Although I perfer Jsetting..LOL
shortyd999 3 years ago
Doing challenge levels requires learning to think in a different way as well as have a highly developed memory. By the challenge 4 level, the dancers must have memorized so many movements and variations of movements that one is able to respond to immediately. The entire set has to be 'as one', and its really a gorgeous feeling to be able to dance to some callers...don't be afraid to try it!
pimobius 4 years ago
I only square dance for the exercise. It's good for your heart.
jayhawker53 4 years ago