Deggendorf dancer inspire in Prague at the international Square Dance!

Deggendorf dancer inspire in Prague at the international Square Dance!

Deggendorf, Deutschland - Last Friday morning, 13 passionate dancers of the Danube Waves Deggendorf made their way to an international Square Dance event in Prague. This excursion not only offered the opportunity to dance with like -minded people, but also to explore the beautiful Czech capital. After their arrival, the rooms were distributed and the group was faced with the fact that this trip had much more than just dancing.

The first stage of the sightseeing led the dancers to the magnificent Prague castle. The tram went through the city before finally walking along the royal garden to the entrance to the castle complex. Here they circled the impressive St. Veitsdom and treated themselves to a little coffee break - a welcome break before going to the legendary Karl Bridge. This bridge, which captivates with its statues and the view of the city, is known for its lively atmosphere and invites you to linger.

What is Square Dance?

Whoever thinks that the Square Dance is “only” a dance, you are mistaken! The Square Dance has a rich history that goes back to the Morris dances in England, where men danced in ranks and sounded music from flute players. Over the years, this dance that we know today, especially in the USA, where the caller - the dance manager - took on a central role. Potsdam-promenaders knows that the Square Dance has gained popularity since the 18th century and is still anchored in the heart of many dancers.

Square Dance is a great way to experience community and enjoy dancing. There is another interesting dance form: the round dance. This is a couple dance in which the dance couples also carry out the steps in a circle according to a cuer, i.e. the dance manager. The cuer specifies the steps shortly before the execution in the music and often plays the role of a teacher. This ability to explain new steps and figures is extremely important and is practiced in many Square and Round Dance clubs worldwide. You can find more about this at the Danube waves .

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While the Deggendorf dancer in Prague experience the joy of the Square Dance, the history of these dances is just as fascinating. You have to imagine the beginnings of the dances in the United States, where experts suspect that many of today's dance types emerged from the traditional folk dances, such as the Morris dances or the country dance. Square Dance and Round Dance are closely interwoven today and are very valued by many dancers all over the world.

However, there are also challenges: The Round Dance was hired in the past at the Danube Waves due to falling number of participants. But the enthusiasm for Square Dance continues and shows how strong the community is among the dancers who find themselves again and again and dance together, as during their stay in Prag.