One semiquincentennial is
a quarter of a millenium
That's the age of the
🎈🇺🇸USA🇺🇸❣️
Well, but what dances were practiced in this newly born country? The answer is:
1] Mostly Longways...
Like those two below:
LA BAGATELLE LONGWAYS
AURETTI'S DUTCH SKIPPER
Stepsheets were not necessary, because there was always a caller who told the step. Longways are dance in different manner: in line, in square, in couples, etc. These dances crossed the Atlantic with the settlers. Their origins were various: England, Scotland, France, Holland, etc
2] And also Gay Gordons
GAY GORDONS ON TELL ME MA
