Best Buddy Weaver Podcasts (2025)

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Modern Square Dancing in 2025 - Singing Calls by Buddy Weaver 24:19

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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is presented in this episode calling six singing calls that are brand new from the Blue Star and Hi Hat labels. All of the dance movements come from the SSD (Social Square Dance) program - the new Mainstream. Great for listening or when you don't have a caller for your party or demo. Learn more about Buddy Weaver …

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Vintage MSD - Live Dance of Frank Lane (1979) (part 2) 53:45

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Here is part two of the live dance called by Frank Lane in Petaluma, California - 1979. Part one was released on August 10, 2025 - go back and listen then we'll pick it up from there. Please take a moment to make a gift to offset our production costs. Every contribution helps and is appreciated. MAKE A DONATION…

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Vintage MSD - Live Dance of Frank Lane (1979) 52:32

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Frank Lane was one of the most important callers in modern square dancing. A sought-after traveling caller with many recordings on various record labels. Frank Lane was considered the first to explore what is today called "dancing by definition". His annual calling tours covered some 60,000 miles every year and included engagements in the San Franc…

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Vintage MSD Album of Melton Luttrell (1963) 43:47

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Melton Luttrell began calling in 1950 and over the past seventy-five years has left a last legacy in the square dance activity. In his home area of Ft. Worth, Texas, Melton has taught thousands of people to dance, mentored dozens of callers, and was instrumental in the construction of Swingtime Dance Center - the premier square dance hall in the U.…

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Modern Square Dancing in 1980 - Contra Dancing by Mike Seastrom 52:02

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Contra dance and Modern Western Square Dance have co-existed for many decades along separate paths. This episode is another episode featuring the intersection of Contra and MWSD. Released as part of a package put together by the Southern California Contra Callers Association - here are the audio tracks. The caller, Mike Seastrom, is one of the most…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2012 - Dance Album by Buddy Weaver 41:15

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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is todays featured caller. From a Mainstream Album released in 2012 using music from the Buddy Weaver Music collection. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATIONBy Buddy Weaver

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1975) (3 of 3) 35:33

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 75 Extende…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1975) (2 of 3) 34:05

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 75 Extende…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1975) (1 of 3) 36:48

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The Sets In Order American Square Dance Society under the direction of Bob Osgood, established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. SIOASD released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world to support use of the SIOASD lists. This album used the 50 Basics …

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Modern Square Dancing in the 1980s - Dance with Ken Bower 1:05:22

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This week our featured caller is Ken Bower. For over fifty-years, Ken was one of the most sought after traveling caller in the world. A prolific recording artist with dozens of best selling hits to his name. Ken Bower is the recipient of the prestigious Milestone Award. Today's episode is a recording of a live dance from the mid-eighties in Japan. …

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Modern Square Dancing in 1985 - Dance with Darryl McMillan and Tony Oxendine 1:17:22

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This week our featured callers are Tony Oxendine and Darryl McMillan. Both have an illustrious calling career spanning nearly fifty years. Darryl is producer of Ranch House Records and Tony is producer of Royal Records - both labels have produced many hits in the modern square dance era. Today's episode is a recording of a live dance from the mid-e…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2000 - Dance by Larry Letson 55:35

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This week our featured caller is Larry Letson. At the end of last century and the early part of this century, Larry was considered one of the most popular callers. He traveled the globe as a featured caller, while maintaining winter program in Texas. His singing call recordings were big hits when released and are classics today. Larry retired from …

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Modern Square Dancing in the 1980s - Plus Dance with Mike Seastrom 50:23

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Finally, a new episode. This week our featured caller is Mike Seastrom. One of the most popular callers in the activity with a long list of accomplishments. Learn more about Mike by clicking here. Today's episode is a recording of a live dance in the 1980s. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. MAKE A DONATION…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1964) 40:07

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ENCORE - originally broadcast 9/5/21 This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1010, "The Best Collection Of New Squares Yet By Marshall Flippo On Blue Star ... Of Course" This is Marshall's seventh recorded album. Here you begin to see MWSD evolving with th…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1964) 38:14

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ENCORE - originally broadcast 8/8/21 This episode we feature a vintage Blue Star Records long-play album recorded by Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1964 as Blue Star 1009, "More Dance For Fun Level Dancing By Marshall Flippo" This is Marshall's sixth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delivery by a master caller. Rea…

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing SSD (proposed new Mainstream) called by Buddy Weaver 38:43

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ENCORE The SSD or Social Square Dancing is featured. Here are patter and singing calls from Buddy Weaver. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers. This is also a great resource for what will be the "new Mainstream". Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODC…

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing SSD (new Mainstream) called by Buddy Weaver 42:51

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ENCORE The SSD or Social Square Dancing is featured. Here are patter and singing calls from Buddy Weaver. This is great for dancing when you don't have a caller or as a resource for callers. This is also a great resource for what will be the "new Mainstream". Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODC…

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ENCORE - Modern Square Dancing for TWO-COUPLE DANCING by Buddy Weaver 33:54

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ENCORE What modern square dancing sounds like today. Here is square dancing for two-couple squares. Both couples are "head couples" and the Social Square Dance program of calls is featured. Called by Buddy Weaver. The following accompaniment is used: "Cripple Cricket" future release on Blue Star Music "Get Ready" on Blue Star 2613 "Grand Slam" on B…

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ENCORE - Learn How To Square Dance Right Now by Buddy Weaver 38:37

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ENCORE Square dance now. Get your friends together and let Buddy Weaver introduce you to modern square dancing in five singing calls. Each of the five singing calls include a teaching narration, they introduce the fundamentals in sequence from the first through the fifth singing call. Buddy Weaver is copyright owner of all music and tracks. Permiss…

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ENCORE - Buddy Weaver presentation on "how to keep new dancers" 49:27

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ENCORE Recorded at the National Square Dance Convention in Evansville, Indiana here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic of new dancers. Buddy shares his forty-five years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to recruiting and retention. If you'd like to hear more from Buddy on square dance topics, become a s…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (Classic Easy Dances) 35:42

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ENCORE - originally broadcast 7/11/21 This is the second album of easy dances presented by Blue Star Records, featuring the calling of Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1963 as BS 1007 "Everybody Dances When The Great Marshall Flippo Calls On Blue Star". This is Marshall's fifth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delive…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1974) (3 of 3) 35:29

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists. This album used the 75 Extended Ba…

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1974) (2 of 3) 34:59

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The average club level was called the Extended 75, similar to today's SSD program. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from …

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Vintage MSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1974) (1 of 3) 34:42

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The introductory list was called the 50 Basics which was considered beginner or entry level. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using c…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2025 - PLUS Dance with Buddy Weaver 45:56

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PLUS square dancing - the intermediate level of modern square dancing for the dance enthusiast. The music and calling - speed, enthusiasm, variety is truly representative of square dancing in the 21st century. The caller is Buddy Weaver. Learn more about Buddy at: buddyweaver.com and be sure come to his dance near you. Keep this podcast going by ma…

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Vintage MSD - Square Dance Album (1956) by Holler Hawkins(?) 38:02

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Who is Holler Hawkins? A completely made up name/character in order to sell albums. This recording was originally released in 1956 on Hollywood Records with the calling of Jerry Helt. By 1960 Hollywood Records was defunct and the recordings made their way to various small labels but the artist, Jerry Helt had moved onto a new record label that woul…

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VINTAGE - Elmer Sheffield Sings For You 21:26

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ENCORE This past week the square dance world lost one of the most recognized callers - Elmer Sheffield, Jr. A great caller who has been featured at festivals in the US and internationally as well as the producer of ESP Records, one of the top labels in our activity. Here is a non-square dance album he recorded in the 1980's entitled "ESP And You". …

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ENCORE - Introduction to Modern Square Dancing by Buddy Weaver 38:37

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ENCORE Buddy Weaver is a caller committed to introducing modern square dancing to the general public so they may experience the excitement and social physicality of it all. Here now are five singing calls - derivatives of songs that are produced exclusively for square dance educational use - that will introduce you to modern square dancing. Each of…

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ENCORE - Vintage MSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1963) 35:42

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ENCORE This is the second album of easy dances presented by Blue Star Records, featuring the calling of Marshall Flippo. Released in August 1963 as BS 1007 "Everybody Dances When The Great Marshall Flippo Calls On Blue Star". This is Marshall's fifth recorded album. It is an excellent example perfect timing and delivery by a master caller. Keep thi…

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Vintage MSD - Joel Pepper with Jack Barbour at Sunny Hills Barn (1960) 37:08

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A live recording done at Sunny Hills Barn in Fullerton, California. From 1948 to 1962, it was the largest square dance hall in America boasting a dance floor that would hold 150 squares. Ed Smith, operator of the barn would bring top callers in on Saturday nights and Joel Pepper was considered one of the best in California at the time. The accompan…

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Modern Square Dancing in 2025 - A Live SSD Recording by Buddy Weaver 44:08

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SSD live recordings have been and continue to be the most downloaded of all episodes in the podcast. Recorded live in San Diego in early 2025, here are the sounds of square dancing today. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCASTBy Buddy Weaver

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Modern Square Dancing - Singing Calls by Ken Bower (2010) 1:02:06

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Ken Bower, first featured in this podcast on Sept. 24, 2023, is a square dance calling icon in the modern era. Ken recorded this album of singing calls for his many square dance fans spotlighting his incredible singing call showmanship. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST…

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Vintage MSD Album - Singing Calls by Ron Libby (1979) 41:22

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Ron Libby was a full-time professional caller from Maine. Wildly popular through out New England and internationally. Active until his passing in 2021, Ron was known for his singing call showmanship qualities and this album highlights that talent. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST…

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Modern Square Dancing - Singing Calls from Blue Star Music (2024) 28:17

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Blue Star Music, one of the top producers in the square dance field presents the best selling "hits" from 2024. Each release is available from buddyweavermusic.com #1. The Wanderer by Mike Hogan #2. Neon Moon by Buddy Weaver #3. Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Eric Henerlau #4. Greater by Ken Bower #5. Singing In The Rain by Eric Henerlau #6. Calenda…

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Vintage MWSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1973) (3 of 3) 36:32

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing; 50 Basics and 75 Extended Basics. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from the SIO lists. This album used the 75 Extended Ba…

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Vintage MWSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1973) (2 of 3) 37:29

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The average club level was called the Extended 75, similar to today's SSD program. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using calls from …

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Vintage MWSD - Sets In Order Premium Album (1973) (1 of 3) 34:54

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The Sets In Order organization which published Square Dancing Magazine had by 1970 established two lists of calls that made up Modern Square Dancing. The introductory list was called the 50 Basics which was considered beginner or entry level. "Sets" released albums for their subscribers which featured prominent callers from around the world using c…

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Vintage MWSD Album of Frank Lane and Bob Page (1967) 40:11

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Recorded in 1967, here are two of the big name callers of the day, Bob Page and Frank Lane. Both started calling in 1949 and both were successful full-time traveling callers. This is an excellent snap-shot of square dancing in 1967 - the calls used, the music played, style and speed of calling. These were two of the best. Keep this podcast going by…

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Modern Western Square Dancing Singing Calls by Buddy Weaver (2024) 27:35

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Buddy Weaver, host of this podcast is producer of Rawhide Music, accompaniment used in these singing calls. Excellent for all dancers as the calls are from the SSD program. "Smoothies From Buddy Weaver For Your Listening And Dancing Pleasure". The seven singing calls featured are available from buddyweavermusic.com "Just To Hear You Say You Love Me…

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ENCORE: Vintage MWSD Album of Marshall Flippo (1963) 38:11

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ENCORE Here is BS 1006 "The Great Flippo Calls A Terrific Dance Of Great Square Dances To Double Your Dancing Pleasure". Released in August 1963 for dancer's home practice with Marshall Flippo, premier recording artist and traveling caller using calls that were new to the dancer in 1963. Read more about Marshall Flippo here Please take a moment to …

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ENCORE: Vintage MWSD Album by Andy Andrus (1963) 39:22

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ENCORE Here is BS 1005 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Sensational" Incorrectly identified in the podcast (should be Blue Star 1005), this long play album was released in May 1963 for dancer's home practice. Some of the calls used are no longer in square dancing today so listeners have to do some research before dancing. Please take a moment to make a gift …

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ENCORE: Vintage MWSD - Marshall Flippo Easy Dances Album (1962) 34:45

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ENCORE Released in May 1962 for dancer's home practice. Only ten calls are used and the content of this album fits nicely into today's MWSD. Marshall Flippo, the premier recording artist and traveling caller comes across in the style that is clear, concise, and smooth. This is Blue Star 1004 Read more about Marshall Flippo here Please take a moment…

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Vintage MWSD - Live Dance Recording of Jerry Schatzer (1979) 1:17:15

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A star that burned bright but brief was that of Jerry Schatzer. In the seventies, Jerry began a national travel calling career that saw him quickly become one of the most popular callers in the country. Featured at festivals, weeks and weekends, recordings, Jerry Schatzer was well-known up to his passing in in 1986. Here is a live dance recording f…

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ENCORE: Vintage MWSD Album by Andy Andrus (1962) 34:58

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ENCORE Buddy Weaver Music is the copyright owner of Blue Star Records. Some episodes of this podcast will be presenting the Blue Star Records album collection. Here is BS 1003 "Andy Andrus Calls 'Em Wild" Released in April 1962 for dancer's home practice. At this time in history, demand for long-play albums of square dancing was growing and this is…

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ENCORE: Vintage MWSD Album by Marshall Flippo - 1962 31:02

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ENCORE: Released in March 1962 for dancer's home practice. While only twenty calls are used (the basic of MWSD at the time), they are put together in challenging combinations. Marshall Flippo's presentation is excellent and shows how he had evolved as a caller from his previous album. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the butto…

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Modern Western Square Dancing Singing Calls by Ken Bower (1982) 40:02

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Ken Bower is one of the most iconic callers in modern western square dancing. As popular and sought after today as he was fifty-five years ago. This was a studio recorded collection of singing calls, some originally done by him and some by his friends. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button below. SUPPORT THIS PODCAST…

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Vintage MWSD Live Dance Recording of Bob Fisk (1961) - part 2 42:08

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Here is the second part of the Bob Fisk dance from 1961. Please listen to part one in last weeks episode. The dancing is fast, the calling exuberant, and there were fewer calls used as compared to square dancing today. Here is a good example of great dancing with 50 calls or less. Keep this podcast going by making a contribution using the button be…

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Vintage MWSD Live Dance Recording of Bob Fisk (1961) - part 1 45:29

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This episode features probably one of the most popular callers from the sixties through the eighties - BOB FISK. Previously featured in this podcast. Bob was a recording artist for the Blue Star Record label, here he is calling a dance in 1961. The dancing is fast, the calling exuberant, and there were fewer calls used as compared to square dancing…

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Modern Western Square Dancing in 2024 - A Live SSD Dance by Buddy Weaver 58:34

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Recorded live in San Diego over the summer of 2024. Caller is Buddy Weaver SSD or Social Square Dancing program is a 25 hour long entry program to become a full-fledged square dancer. It is dancing the way, square dancing was meant to be - smoothly moving from call-to-call - also known as "wind in your face" dancing. Keep this podcast going by maki…

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ENCORE - Understanding and Utilizing the SSD Program presented by Buddy Weaver (2022) 39:55

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Recorded at the USA West Convention in San Diego, California here is Buddy Weaver speaking on the topic understanding and utilizing the SSD (Social Square Dance) program. Buddy shares his years of experience as a dance leader, caller, and teacher in a pragmatic approach to this new tool that could change the course of square dancing. It is certainl…