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    This document provides information about the folk song and dance "Red River Valley" including: 1) It discusses the origins and history of square dancing in Europe and how it influenced the dance traditions in North America. 2) It explores the uncertain origins of the song "Red River Valley" which has gone by different names in different places in Canada and the United States. 3) It provides context on the purpose of learning the English Canadian square dance, which is to learn basic dance steps and understand English Canadian culture.

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    This document provides information about the folk song and dance "Red River Valley" including: 1) It discusses the origins and history of square dancing in Europe and how it influenced the dance traditions in North America. 2) It explores the uncertain origins of the song "Red River Valley" which has gone by different names in different places in Canada and the United States. 3) It provides context on the purpose of learning the English Canadian square dance, which is to learn basic dance steps and understand English Canadian culture.

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    This document provides information about the folk song and dance "Red River Valley" including: 1) It discusses the origins and history of square dancing in Europe and how it influenced the dance traditions in North America. 2) It explores the uncertain origins of the song "Red River Valley" which has gone by different names in different places in Canada and the United States. 3) It provides context on the purpose of learning the English Canadian square dance, which is to learn basic dance steps and understand English Canadian culture.

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    Red River Valley

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    Jewel Marie Bayate
    This document provides information about the folk song and dance "Red River Valley" including: 1) It discusses the origins and history of square dancing in Europe and how it influenced the dance traditions in North America. 2) It explores the uncertain origins of the song "Red River Valley" which has gone by different names in different places in Canada and the United States. 3) It provides context on the purpose of learning the English Canadian square dance, which is to learn basic dance steps and understand English Canadian culture.

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    Objectives
    At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to:

    a. to identify the main purpose of dance;

    b. to determine the origin and history; and

    c. to perform Red River Valley appropriately.


    Brief History

    "Red River Valley" is an English Canadian square


    dance which is suitable for grade 3+.
    In 17th century, the Square dances was first
    documented in England, but this dances were common in
    France and throughout Europe. Around 1600, the team of
    six trained male performers presented a choreographed
    sequences known as the Morris dance in England.
    Brief History

    In 18th century, French couple form or arrange themselves


    in a square formation to perform social dances such as Quadrille
    and the Cotillion. Folk dances in Scotland, Scandinavia and
    Spain have also influenced square dancing.
    When Europeans began settling England’s thirteen North
    American colonies, they brought both folk and popular dance
    traditions with them.
    Origin

    "Red River Valley" is a folk song and cowboy music standard


    of uncertain origins that has gone by different names — e.g.,
    "Cowboy Love Song", "Bright Sherman Valley", "Bright
    Laurel Valley", "In the Bright Mohawk Valley", and
    "Bright Little Valley"— depending on where it has been
    sung.
    Origin

    Edith Fowke offers anecdotal evidence that the song was


    known in at least five Canadian provinces before 1896.
    This finding led to speculation that the song was composed at
    the time of the 1870 Wolseley Expedition to Manitoba's
    northern Red River Valley. It expresses the sorrow of a
    local woman (possibly a Métis) as her soldier lover prepares to
    return to the east.
    History and Purpose

    To learn basic dance steps of English Canadians' square


    dance, and in the mean time, develop better cognition on
    English Canadians’ culture.
    Music
    Composed of one part of sixteen measures.
    Performers
    Traditionally performed with one boy at the
    middle of two girls in each of three, but can also be
    performed with one girl at the middle and two boys
    at the sides.
    Costumes
    Girls- dressed in gay printed or checkered skirt and white
    blouse.
    Boys- denim trousers, checkered shirts and straw hats. One leg
    of the trousers may be rolled up to give a rustic touch.

    Counting
    One, two to a measure.
    Basic Step Used
    Cross-waltz and Waltz Balance.
    Note:
    1. Dancers may start with either foot ( L Or R)
    2. The steps must be light and springy.
    3. The dancers sing “good and loud”
    4. The whole dance may be repeated as many times as desired.
    Thank you

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