Honor Your Partner is a comprehensive guide to American square, circle, and contra dances, featuring 81 different dances with complete instructions for performing them. Written by Ed Durlacher, a renowned dance caller and choreographer, this book is designed to help dancers of all levels learn and enjoy these traditional American folk dances. Each dance is described in detail, with step-by-step instructions for each movement and figure, as well as tips for timing, rhythm, and style. The book also includes information on the history and cultural significance of these dances, as well as helpful hints for callers and musicians. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, Honor Your Partner is an essential resource for anyone looking to explore the rich and vibrant world of American folk dance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.