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What is Country dance?

Country dance

This dance form is an example of a partnered dance. In classes a choreographed sequence is generally taught, but in practice it is an improvised dance. (Editor)

Country-dancing: a traditional folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line. This is a sociable dance usually in couples of three, four or five either in lines or in a square. Steps are repeated to the lively music of reels.

See also Scottish Country Dancing

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