Despite hillbilly stereotypes and a checkered history, square dancing is on the rise among young and diverse crowds.

Marilyn Applebey has been square dancing for 48 years. And at 92, she does not plan to stop anytime soon. “It keeps your mind going, it keeps your body going and you have a lot of fun,” said the South ...

It’s a Thursday night and a group of folks in Washington Heights do-si-do to the bassline from “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb. Square dancing has a reputation as more of a hobby for white ...

CAMBRIDGE — The Dorchester Square Dance Club is a lively bunch who enjoy each other’s company just as much as they enjoy dancing. You must be logged in to react. Click any reaction to login. You must ...

HUNTINGTON — With live, music-fueled square dances now popular again around the country with young people and folks of all ages, the Huntington Old-Time Dance and Music organization is about to ...

HERE’S SHAYNA. GIVE IT TO ME HIGH. GIVE IT TO ME SOFT. LEAVE IT ON THE DANCE FLOOR. LET’S HEAR IT FOR DAN AND ROCHELLE. ALL RIGHT, EVERYBODY. DOSEY DOE. IT’S THURSDAY NIGHT IN THE NORTH SHORE TOWN OF ...

This tape were recorded on Nov. 7, 1953, at a square dance in Springfield, Missouri. The performers include callers, fiddler, banjo player, bass player, and, on one track only, a pianist. Most tracks ...

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shreveport is swinging into action this week as the city hosts the National Square Dancers Convention at the Shreveport Convention Center. The annual event draws dancers, vendors, ...