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Dance Formations

The document discusses different dance formations that are used in choreographed group dances. It explains that formations add beauty to dance and may change throughout a routine. Formation dancing involves more than one couple performing a choreographed routine and can be done for exhibition or competition. Some common formations described include longways sets with partners facing each other in lines, single and double circles facing various directions, squares, semi-circles, and double lines.

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Dance Formations

The document discusses different dance formations that are used in choreographed group dances. It explains that formations add beauty to dance and may change throughout a routine. Formation dancing involves more than one couple performing a choreographed routine and can be done for exhibition or competition. Some common formations described include longways sets with partners facing each other in lines, single and double circles facing various directions, squares, semi-circles, and double lines.

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DANCE

FORMATIONS
FORMATIONS
-are very important and it adds
beauty to dance. Formation may
vary or change after each figure in
a dance.
DANCE FORMATION
-”Formation dance” or
“formation team” dancing refers
to a choreographed routine
involving more than one couple.
-The choreography may be
based on a particular dance or a
medley of dance.
Formation dancing may be done
for exhibition or for competition
between teams.
DIFFERENT DANCE FORMATION

LONGWAYS SET-is comprised of two lines of dancers facing


each other. Each dancers stands across from their partner.
Counter Clockwise
-the reverse direction of clockwise, L
shoulders toward center. Movement is
toward right when facing center of
circle.
Single Circle Formation

1. All facing center, no partners


2. All facing counter clockwise
3. By partners, all facing center
4. By partners, with partners facing
Double –Circle Formations
1. Partners facing each other.
2. Partners side by side, facing counter
clockwise.
3. Sets of four, couples facing with girl on
partner’s right.
4. Sets of four, all facing counter clockwise.
Single circle, Single circle partners facing Single circle, facing counter-clockwise Single circle, Double circle, facing clockwise
facing clockwise facing center

Double circle, couples facing Double circle, facing counter clockwise Square or quadrille formation Semi-circle or Double circle, partners facing
half moon

Double lines, partners facing Double lines, Long open formation


facing front

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