Country Round Dance Lessons
Country “Pattern” dances are done in a circle around the dance floor. These are very popular dances. You will see them danced all over the Pacific Northwest in various clubs and venues. Some of the country round dances we teach at the dance barn include Cowboy or Traveling Cha-cha, Polka, Ten-Step (also known as Ten Step Polka), and Sweetheart Schottische
History
A group of German settlers from El Paso, Texas reportedly invented the Schottische as well as various other line dances. These dances were spring boards for other western dances such as the Cotton-Eyed Joe.
Schedule
for Country Round Dance Classes
Syllabus
Country Round Dance Class
*You can start with either (1a) or (1b) and a partner is not required.
Syllabus (1a)
Sweetheart Schottische
Cha-cha Del Rio
10-Step
Side Kick
Cotton-eyed Joe
+ Variations !!!!
Syllabus (1b)
Cowboy Cha cha
Horseshoe Shuffle
16-Step
El Paso
Cowboy Bump
+ Variations !!!!
Music Selections
for the Country Round Dancing
10-Step or 16-Step
BPM
136
140
140
Song Title
Oh Suzannah
5-6-7-8
Hold Your Horses
Artist
Southern Culture On Skidz
The Steps
E Type
Cowboy Cha-cha
BPM
102
107
112
Song Title
Neon Moon
It’s Not About Blame
One Night At A Time
Artist
Brooks & Dunn
Holly Dunn
George Strait
Sweetheart Schottische
BPM
157
159
174
Song Title
Any Man Of Mine
Copperhead Road
Goin’ Through The Big D
Artist
Shania Twain
Steve Earle
Mark Chesnutt