The sher is a set dance in 4/4 march-like tempo. The set is made up of four couples in a square formation, similar to a quadrille or square dance formation.
In the context of social gatherings, a sher is a type of group dance that involves four couples forming a square shape, typically performed to 4/4 music with a march-like rhythm, similar to other traditional dances like quadrilles or square dances.