Square dancing has long been a tradition in Appalachia, and many communities throughout the region still host regular dances. Square dance calling — the spoken instructions said over the music
Square dance calling the spoken instructions said over the music makes participation easy. But there are other aspects like the prevalence of gendered language such as “ladies and gents” that can make square dancing an unwelcoming or confusing space. One group of friends in the Appalachian square dance scene are taking action to make the tradition more welcoming for all participants.
NELSONVILLE — Stuart s Opera House Arts Education Department will host the Happy Hollow Hootenanny on June 8-11 at Snow Fork Event Center, outside of Nelsonville.
NELSONVILLE, Ohio - This year Stuart's Opera House presents their annual Old Time Music week as the annual Happy Hollow Hootenanny, happening Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11.The event, lo