International Students Learn to Square Dance

The annual event to welcome new international students to the University of Texas continued for a second weekend.  ISFM and other campus ministries hosted a Square Dance in the Texas Union ballroom.  Several hundred students from 27 countries experienced a true American tradition.  Our "square" included students from Spain, Germany, Japan, and Lithuania.

8 people form a "Square" of 4 couples facing each other.  The couples turn and march in different patterns.8 people form a "Square" of 4 couples facing each other. The couples turn and march in different patterns.

This is our new friend Xiaomin "promenading" around the Square with her dance partnerOur new friend Xiaomin (from China) "promenading" around the Square with her dance partner

Emily and Anna attended with me
Emily and Anna attended with me

Anna and Hope share a hugAnna and Hope share a hug

Emily and Anna "promenade" around their SquareEmily and Anna "promenade" around their Square

Emily talks with Sabine (from Germany) during a breakEmily talks with Sabine (from Germany) during a break

All the students had a great time.  See you next year!All the students had a great time. See you next year!