Chris's Articles

This Square Dance World

Knee-Deep Squares

In each issue of the South Pacific Square Dance Review I present an article about this wonderful activity of ours. I know that not everyone will share my opinions, but my intention is to stimulate your thoughts. I hope you enjoy reading these articles.
Click on the headings to go to the articles listed below.

1997

  • The Ten Commandments Of Square Dancing

  • APD, DBD and CALLERLAB

  • Standard Applications
    Australian Square Dance Styling

  • The Future of Square Dancing

  • Country Music and Square Dancing

  • An Abundance Of Square Dance Festivals

1998

  • Looking The Part Is Only Part Of It

  • Reinforcing Good Habits

  • The Winds of Change Part 1

  • The Winds of Change Part 2

  • The Winds of Change Part 3

  • Life On An Ocean Wave

  • Dancing Standard at Conventions

  • The Best Years of Your Life

  • Square Dancing in the 21st Century

  • Delivering the Goods

1999

  • The Left-hand Dancer Part 1

  • The Left-hand Dancer Part 2

  • The Left-hand Dancer Part 3

  • Building the Pyramid

  • What's In A Name

  • A Balancing Act Part 1

  • A Balancing Act Part 2

  • Evolution

  • What Makes a Good Dancer

  • A Funny Thing Happened

2000

  • Legends of Aus Square Dance Part 1

  • Legends of Aus Square Dance Part 2

  • Legends of Aus Square Dance Part 3

  • Club Banners

  • Square Dancing on the Interne

  • Square Dancer Responsibilities

  • The Unwritten Rules

  • More Unwritten rules

  • National Convention Advisory Board

2001

  • Life without Square Dancing

  • Helping to retain dancers Part 1

  • Helping to retain dancers Parts 2

  • Recycling energy (applause)

  • How may I help Part 1

  • How may I help Part 2

  • How may I help Part 3

  • Difficult requests

If you have any comments about any of my articles, please send me an e-mail on chris@easy.com.au