It’s a Thursday night and a group of folks in Washington Heights do-si-do to the bassline from “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb. Square dancing has a reputation as more of a hobby for white ...

Nolan Neikirk was skeptical when they were first taken to a square dancing class in downtown Sacramento. “I was like, ‘Square dancing? Like what you do in fourth grade?’” Neikirk said. “But (former my ...

Despite hillbilly stereotypes and a checkered history, square dancing is on the rise among young and diverse crowds.

Susan Michael of Clearville and Bob Schlenker of Greensburg take part in a preview dance at the Blair County Convention Center on Thursday evening. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski About 300 square ...