In fact in square dancing they are often referred to as 'mini-squares' Mescolanzas Mescolanzas are danced in lines composed of two couples facing another line of two couples. The dance starts with one line with their back to the prompter and the other half of the set facing the prompter. Sets are lined up the length of the hall so each individual line of four can progress to face another line of four at the end of each time through the routine. Mescolanzas are prompted. Round Dance Mixers Mixers are dances where partners are exchanged several times during each dance.
Couples dance in a large circle facing counterclockwise around the hall.
They can be danced to anything from marches and two-steps to waltzes tunes. Dances No-partner dances are just that. You can get out onto the floor and have a ball by yourself. No partner is necessary, but here is still a standard pattern to be followed for each dances. No partner dances can be done in lines or loose grouping of people starting out facing the same direction.