Larry Edelman: Influences on a Community Dance
Channel: Square Dance Interviews
Date: 2016-05-18

Caller Larry Edelman discusses some of the many different influences that shape a traditional dance community. He bases his comments on his research in southwestern Pennsylvania, a region that has been influenced by both southern Appalachian and northern dance styles.

Recorded November 18, 2011, at the Dare To Be Square dance weekend, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. Interview conducted by David Millstone and videotaped by John-Michael Seng-Wheeler, with financial support provided by Country Dance and Song Society. This documentation is part of the Square Dance History Project. Dance videos from the weekend:
     https://www.youtube.com/user/SquareDanceHistory
     http://squaredancehistory.vidcaster.com