In square dance, how are moves guided?

• A. By a choreographer in advance
• B. By a caller who calls out moves
• C. By automatic timing cues
• D. By dancers' free interpretation

Answer: (B)

Moves in square dance are guided by a caller who calls out the steps and patterns while the music plays. The caller provides real-time prompts, announcing what to do next so four couples can stay coordinated within the square. This live cueing lets dancers of varying experience participate, because they respond to the caller's instructions rather than trying to memorize a fixed routine in advance. The tempo comes from the music, but the actual choreography is produced by the caller’s calls, not by automatic timing cues or individual interpretation. Without a caller, there wouldn’t be a shared instruction set to keep the group together, and attempting to dance with free interpretation would disrupt the standardized formations.