Square Dance Festivals

Square dancing originated in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States in the 19th century.

The National Square Dance Convention, held annually in the United States, attracts over 20,000 dancers from around the world.

Nashville, Tennessee, is known as the "Square Dance Capital of the World" due to its strong square dance community and numerous square dance events held throughout the year.

The Blackpool Dance Festival, held annually in Blackpool, England, is one of the most prestigious ballroom and Latin dance competitions in the world. It also features square dance competitions.

The Callerlab Convention, held annually in the United States, is known for its unique "callerlab" format, which allows dancers to learn new square dance calls from a variety of callers.

The Sydney Square Dance Festival, held annually in Sydney, Australia, is one of the largest square dance festivals in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Appalachian Square Dance Festival, held annually in the United States, is known for its focus on traditional Appalachian square dancing, with a focus on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the region.

The Calgary Square Dance Festival, held annually in Calgary, Canada, is one of the largest square dance festivals in Canada.

The World Square Dance Convention, held every four years in a different country, is known for its emphasis on international square dancing, with dancers from all over the world participating.

The Las Vegas Square Dance Festival, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, is one of the largest square dance festivals in the United States.

The Challenge Square Dance Festival, held annually in the United States, is known for its unique "challenge" format, which allows dancers to compete against each other in a variety of square dance challenges.

The Orlando Square Dance Festival, held annually in Orlando, Florida, is one of the largest square dance festivals in the United States.

The Modern Square Dance Festival, held annually in the United States, is known for its focus on modern and contemporary square dancing, with a focus on innovation and creativity in square dance choreography.

The Phoenix Square Dance Festival, held annually in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the largest square dance festivals in the United States.

The Round Dance Square Dance Festival, held annually in the United States, is known for its unique "round dance" format, which allows dancers to participate in a variety of round dances, including waltzes, polkas, and two-steps.