0 an informal dance in which people do traditional dancing in rows and circles, changing partners regularly --
The radio barn dances of the 1920s and 1930s interspersed hokum in their variety show broadcasts.
Then head over to the barn for barn dances.
Michelsen barn dances were popular for more than 75 years.
Such events are known in the calling trade as fun nights, barn dances, or one-night stands.
Fund-raising activities to provide the floral displays throughout the village includes barn dances, quizzes, a bonfire celebration and an annual carol singing event.
Having lived on a farm, he knew how people loved the familiar music and informal spirit of old-fashioned barn dance music.
The term barn dance is usually associated with family-oriented or community-oriented events, usually for people who do not normally dance.
We had a barn dance a week ago and someone telephoned the police to say that an acid house party was taking place.
