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country dance

[kuhn-tree-dans, -dahns] / ˈkʌn triˌdæns, -ˌdɑns /
NOUN
square dance
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The 16-year-old has enjoyed the country dance style since she was seven, following in the footsteps of her mum, grandmother and great-grandmother.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025

Carolyn Harris and Jay Marsh met at a country dance in Virginia while he was finishing his Army stint.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 26, 2021

FRI Zydeco dance lesson, 7:15 p.m., blues, swing, zydeco, Cajun, country dance for all ages with DJ, 8-11 p.m.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2018

In its second episode, “Poldark” explodes with action, forbidden romance, double-crossing, clandestine meetings, a duel, and yes, Jane Austen fans, there’s even a country dance.

From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2015

At this country dance Johnny for the first time saw Rab move suddenly into action.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes


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