Since the 19th century, much of the square dance repertoire has been derived from jigs and reels from Scotland and Ireland, sometimes in relatively unaltered form, sometimes as played in the old-time music tradition or as adapted by other cultures, such as that of Quebec. This sort of music is played on acoustic instruments, such as the fiddle, banjo, guitar, and double bass; certain instruments, including the piano, accordion, concertina, and hammered dulcimer, are popular in specific regions. In some communities where square dancing has survived, the prevailing form of music has become popular songs from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, played on instruments such as saxophones, drums, and electric guitars. Tempos can vary from around 108 to more than 150 beats per minute, depending on the regional style. (Wikipedia, 14.01.2026)

English

Square dance er en form for folkedans med fire par. Square dance utviklet seg ut fra tradisjonell amerikansk folkedans på 1930- og 40-tallet. Lloyd Shaw var med på å gjøre dansen populær. I dag danses den i hele verden av folk i alle aldre. Square dance har sine røtter i eldre europeiske danser som kontradans og 1700-tallsdansen kadrilj. (Wikipedia, 18.03.25)

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