The information on square dancing, round dancing, clogging and contra is provided for the use of people who may be interested in learning more about this activity. The material can also be used by the media in their coverage of the activity. An Overview of Square Dancing, Round Dancing, Contra Dancing and Clogging Square and contra are group dances.
Square dancing is for eight persons while contras are for six, eight or more.
Round dancing is a form of choreographed ballroom dancing with a cuer, and, like ballroom dancing, is done in couples. Clogging, a form of step-dancing, is done by each person as an individual. Both square and round dancing have been adapted for wheelchair dancers. These activities are excellent for maintaining health. As a rule, Clubs dance once a week with periodic breaks through the year.