A reprint of the original 1902 edition by A. C. Wirth, a professional dancing master and teacher. The author describes the contents as follows: 

 

"Containing a full list of calls for all the latest square dances, including many of the old ones, with measures of time and steps required. Also a complete instructor and guide to every known round dance, figures for the German, etiquette of the ball room, etc." 

 

Over 55 different dances are described in detail. This book is a useful reference for both experienced contra dance callers, and those interested in learning to call contra dances and square dances. For those unfamiliar with the term "quadrille," its just a french word for four couple arranged in a square formation to dance, in other words, a "square dance." Look below for the full list of dances in the book: 

ISBN 978-0-931877-40-7 

8.5" by 11.5", comb bound, $24.95 

 

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List of dances described in Quadrille Call Book:

Plain Quadrille

U.S. Quadrille

Sheldon's Polka Quadrille

Sheldon's Presidential Polka Quadrille

Fairy Queen Quadrille

Varieties Quadrille

Francaise

Cake Walk Quadrille

New Plain Quadrille

National Quadrille

National Two Step Lancers

Lancers

Dixie Figure

Girl I left Behind Me

Old Dan Tucker

Money Musk

Waltz Lancers

American National, or Saratoga Lancers

Military Lancers

Columbian Lancers

Oakland Minuet

De Gormo

Waltz Quadrille

Polacca

Parisienne

Montibello Quadrille

The Cotillion     

Spanish Waltz