There are many similarities between this kind of dancing and Modern Western Square Dance (MWSD). They clearly come from the same roots. I wonder if there is a different name for this dance, or if it is just known as square dancing. I’m sure this is a good way to stay warm in the frozen north of Canada!
The Canadian Olde Tyme Square Dance Callers’ Association was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1954 by a group of callers interested in preserving, and promoting the traditional Canadian style of square and couple dancing.
There are over 20 clubs offering Open House nights in September so that you can see what Square Dancing, Round Dancing and Line Dancing is all about. You can dance all over Eastern Ontario and neighbouring areas… from Belleville to Prescott, Carleton Place to Pembroke, Ottawa to Cornwall and many cities and towns between. Come join us.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh dance at a square dance in their honor in Ottawa, by Governor General Viscount Alexander. (October 17, 1951)