Pavelko: Modernization of country dancing is sweeping across nation

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Popular dancing shows often introduce the general population to new dancing styles like the cha-cha, pasodoble, Viennese waltz and Charleston. These are only some of many styles of dance, and in recent years, I have seen firsthand the increase in popularity of a different dance style: country.

Country dancing encapsulates several different styles of dance, including the two-step, square dancing, country swing and line dancing. Each one has its own unique style and rules. Some styles of country dancing are more popular in certain geographical areas than others, but I have witnessed the rise in popularity for most of these styles during my time in college…

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