Modern western square dance dance, like traditional square dance, is directed by a "caller". In modern western square dance the caller strings together a sequence of individual "square dance calls" to make a figure or sequence. These calls are the building blocks of the choreography that is danced by the individuals – square dancers – in the squares. There are eight people (four pairs of males and females, traditionally) in each square; at a dance there may be many squares. Generally speaking, each of these squares dances independently of each other, with the exception of specialty or "gimmick" dances, where there might be some
Ballroom Dancers' Federation Ballroom Dancers' Federation The Ballroom Dancers' Federation was founded in 1958 to give a voice to competitive ballroom dancers. A previous organisation, called the Competitors' Federation had been disbanded soon after its formation in 1946. The purpose of the BDF is: These general aims are interpreted mainly from the point of view of professional competitors, though many of its activities do also benefit amateur competitors. The Federation has been responsible for starting many events: Delegates from the Executive Committee of the Federation sit on the board of directors for the British Dance Council; the Federation sees a major part of