04/11/2024
If you’ve ever been to a South Texas wedding, you’ve probably participated in the Grand March, but did you know the meaning behind each phase of the dance? The dance is typically led by a couple that has been married for many years and is set to upbeat music. It goes as follows:
• The dance begins with the couples being led around the room - life
• The couples separate - quarrel
• The couples join back together - making up
• The couples join together in rows of four or more - growing family
• The dancers make a single-file line that snakes throughout the venue - twists and turns of life
• The couples form a bridge which each person goes under - strength of the new couple’s bond
• The newlyweds dance together as the wedding party and guests form a circle around them - support of the marriage
