Official American Folk Dance of Alabama

Square Dance Image

The square dance is known widely throughout the United States. It is a traditional dance that has been historically recorded since 1651.

It was designated the American Folk Dance of Alabama in 1981 by Act no. 81-48.


Source:
Acts of Alabama, February 18, 1981

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Updated: February 13, 2008
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Alabama Department of Archives & History
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