The basic footwork of square dance has three steps and four steps, with 6 and 8 beats as one section.

The dance steps of the square dance mainly include 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 30, 34, 36 and 37.

Square dance is divided into dance performance forms, including national dance, modern dance and ballet, which are all developed from these foundations.

Square dance is the largest system in dance art, named after gathering in the square, which integrates self-entertainment and performance, with group dance as the main performance form and fitness as the main purpose. Including Jiamusi dance, dam dance, sailor dance and so on.

Square dance is a rhythmic dance that residents spontaneously perform in squares, dams and other open spaces for the purpose of fitness, usually accompanied by high-decibel and rhythmic music.

Square dance is spontaneously organized by the masses in public places. Most of the participants are middle-aged and elderly people, most of whom are aunts. Square dance is a dance created by non-professional dancers and belongs to the general public. Because of different nationalities, regions and groups, the dance forms of square dance are also different.

Square dance is a popular fitness dance with diverse dance elements, including national dance, modern dance, street dance and Latin dance.