America is changing. And so is the world.

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It's also a symptom of disruption that's happening everywhere.

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Explore. From WBEZ. I'm Erin Allen. When you think about square dancing, what comes to mind?

For me, is older adults in the Western attire of the 1950s dancing to music, also from the 1950s.

But you might be surprised to know that this hobby has continued into 2025.

Reporter Mary Hall recently went to do-se-dough with a few current dancers.

She starts this week's story on the dance floor.

Good. Pass through.

It's Tuesday night in Arlington Heights, and I'm with about 30 beginners who have gathered to learn to square dance.

And do we need to do it one more time so you're back with your original partner, ladies chain across.

While it may seem like your grandmother's hobby, I know it was mine.

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