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    This document provides instructions for an American square dance lesson. It begins with an overview of square dancing, noting that it is a fun physical activity that provides mental and physical challenges while helping to reduce stress. It then provides details on dance etiquette and attire for both gentlemen and ladies. The document outlines a square dance called "Oh! Susanna," including the music, steps, and formations. It concludes with thanking students for their participation in the lesson.

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    This document provides instructions for an American square dance lesson. It begins with an overview of square dancing, noting that it is a fun physical activity that provides mental and physical challenges while helping to reduce stress. It then provides details on dance etiquette and attire for both gentlemen and ladies. The document outlines a square dance called "Oh! Susanna," including the music, steps, and formations. It concludes with thanking students for their participation in the lesson.

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    Lesson 2 American Square Dance

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    This document provides instructions for an American square dance lesson. It begins with an overview of square dancing, noting that it is a fun physical activity that provides mental and physical challenges while helping to reduce stress. It then provides details on dance etiquette and attire for both gentlemen and ladies. The document outlines a square dance called "Oh! Susanna," including the music, steps, and formations. It concludes with thanking students for their participation in the lesson.

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    PHYSICAL EDUCATION

    LESSON 2:
    AMERICAN SQUARE
    DANCE
    SQUARE DANCING

    Square dancing is a great way to get some exercise and


    is also a fun and entertaining form of physical activity.
    It aims to provide a mental challenge because of the
    movements in entail. It can be a pastime activity that
    helps in reducing daily stresses, and keeps the body and
    mind healthy for all ages.
    DANCE
    ETIQUETTE ATTIRE

    GENTLEMEN LADIES
    Formal: suit and tie Formal: cocktail gown or evening dress
    Semi-formal: slacks with dress shirt and Semi-formal: dinner dress and flowing
    Tie; vest or a sweater that shows the tie pants
    Dressy casual: cotton slacks with solid Dressy casual: conservative and toned-
    color T-shirt, mock turtleneck, or polo down appearance
    shirt

    PERSONAL GROOMING
    BEFORE DANCE DURING AND AFTER THE DANCE
    Take a shower and use your deodorant. Always check your grooming. Freshen up
    in the bathroom during active dance.
    Brush your teeth and use mouth wash. For men, bring extra shirt in case you
    need to change.
    Avoid food that produce strong odors.
    Do not smoke. It causes bad breath and
    odor to clothes.
    AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE: oh!
    Susanna
    Foreign Folk Dance by Francisca Reyes Aquino

    I. Music A
    1. Starting with the R foot, stamp four times in place.
    2. Clap your hands in front four times.
    3. Honor your partner twice. Step R foot sideward (ct. 1), close L to R
    4M (ct. 2), and bow to partner (cts. 3-4). Step L foot sideward (ct. 1)
    , close R to L (ct. 2), and bow to partner (cts. 3-4).
    4. Repeat all (a-c).
    II. Music B
    1. Starting R foot, take four steps forward (cts. 1-4) and four 4M steps
    back to places (cts. 1-4) with all hands joined.
    2. Repeat all (a-c)

    III. Music A
    1. Repeat figure 1 (a) and (b).
    2. Swing partner (buzz steps or skip steps).
    3. Repeat (a) and (b).

    IV. Music B
    1. Execute the promenade counterclockwise, sixteen walking steps
    with your partner. The girls stand at the right side of the partner
    holding a skating position. (perform the steps as many times as
    desired.)
    THE END OF
    THE LESSON

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