Square Dance is an American Folks Dance, who through the years has evolved to the dance it is today. The root of the “Square Dance” lay with Americas Immigrants from all over the world, and is now danced throughout the whole world. The Square Dance is danced in groups of 4 couples, in the formation of a square. The dances are completed in that a “Caller” in any number of possibilities places the figures in choreography and danced to almost any type of music form. The more popular music style used is Country-Western; Square Dance is a rhythmic flowing, courteous, friendly and friend-filled group dance. The directions given by the Caller are in English, with no way of change, a translation would be out of style!  Additionally, there needs to be a “universal” language so that one can dance worldwide. While one learns the names of the figures to place with an action, it isn’t a must to converse in perfect English.

In Germany and bordering European countries there are presently approximately 480 Square Dance Clubs, that are members of one larger Association called, The European Association of American Square Dance Clubs e.V., abbreviated “EAASDC”.  The EAASDC hosts bi-annually large events covering a three-day weekend, the so-called "EAASDC- Spring Jamboree" and the "Fall Round-Up". The EAASDC clubs apply to be the host and when chosen are responsible for carrying it out.  The Callers und Cuers also are organized in a larger organization known as the European Caller and Teacher Association, abbr., ECTA. Most every club organizes beginner courses on a regular basis (normally in the Fall). These taught figures (s. "What is Square Dance") are the same everywhere therefore a dancer can travel around the world, dance in clubs and feel welcome anywhere they go. We don’t conduct competitions, the fun in a shared hobby and the contacts made are the priority.