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Oregon State Dance
Square Dance
Adopted in 1977.
In 1977 the legislature declared the Square Dance to be the official state dance.
The dance is a combination of various steps and figures danced with four couples grouped in a square. The pioneer origins of the dance and the characteristic dress are deemed to reflect Oregon's heritage; the lively spirit of the dance exemplifies the friendly, free nature and enthusiasm that are a part of the Oregon Characte.
Each year, a week in summer used to be designated as "Square Dance Week." This year, the Honorable John Kitzhaber, Governor of Oregon, signed a proclamation designating August 18 to 25 as Oregon Square Dance Week. A special dance outside the state capitol building in Salemwas held scheduled for 2 PM on August 18, 2001.
The Oregon Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs was organized in March of 1956, and now includes more than 110 clubs across the state of Oregon, the northern edge of California, and the southern edge of Washington. The purpose of the Federation is to promote the encouragement and enjoyment of square dancing and its associated activities.
It was through the efforts of the Federation that the Square Dance became the Official Dance of Oregon and they were also instrumental in having the United States Congress designate the square dance as the National Folk Dance.
The Federation sponsors two festivals each year.
The Oregon Square Dancer Online iThe Oregon Square Dancer Online designed to offer up-to-date schedule of events, lessons and news though out Oregon state and areas effecting.
Oregon Revised Statutes
Square dance declared to be official dance, SCR (1977)
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State Symbols
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State symbols represent things that are special to a
particular state.
symbol \ˈsim-bəl\
noun
Etymology:
in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in
other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token
of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together,
compare, from syn- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 15th century
1: Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or
convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible.
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