Wisconsin Art and Theater Symbols

Wisconsin State Ballad A ballad is a poetic story that may be put to music, and Wisconsin has elected a state ballad in addition to its state song. Check out the words to “Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams,” on this great page.Source: Classbrain Wisconsin State Dance The polka is Wisconsin’s state dance. This page has all sorts of information from the history and legends surrounding the dance, to...

Washington Art and Theater Symbols

Washington State DanceThis great article will teach you all about square dance in America. From square dance terminology from “caller” to “patter,” to the history of square dancing and how it has spread across the world, this page has it all.Source: Dosado Washington State Folk SongIn addition to their state song, the state of Washington has also designated a state folk song. You can...

Utah Art and Theatre Symbols

Utah State DanceCheck out this great article on square dancing. You can learn square dance terminology and find out how this American tradition is sweeping the world.Source: Dosado Utah State Hymn On top of having a state song, Utah has a state hymn. You can find the lyrics, adoption date, and all sorts of other important information for the hymn “Utah We Love Thee,” here. Source: Classbrain Utah...

Texas Art and Theater Symbols

Texas State Bluebonnet Song Texas has an official state song just to honor its state flower the bluebonnet. Learn the author, the adoption date, and the lyrics for Texas’ bluebonnet song here.Source: Classbrain Texas State Folk DanceSquare dance is Texas’ official state folk dance. Check out this great article on how square dance was developed in the U.S., and how it has now spread out across the...

Tennessee Art and Theater Symbols

Tennessee State Ambassador of LettersThis resolution details the appointment of Tennessee’s Ambassador of Letters. Find out why she was chosen for this honor and more here.Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee Tennessee State ArtformIn 2003, song writing became Tennessee’s official state artform. What could be more appropriate given how many state songs...

South Carolina Art and Theater Symbols

South Carolina State American Folk DanceCheck out the fascinating history of square dancing in the U.S., and find out why so many states have chosen this uniquely American dance for stately honors.Source: Dosado South Carolina State DanceThe Carolina shag is South Carolina’s official state dance. This variety of swing dance has a beautiful history. You can learn all about it here.Source: CU People South...

Rhode Island Art and Theater Symbols

Rhode Island State “American Folk Art” (History)The Charles I.D. Looff Carousel, also known as the Crescent Park Carousel is Rhode Island’s state “American folk art.” Check out its fascinating history here.Source: Crescent Park Carousel Rhode Island State “American Folk Art” (Photo)This brilliant photo gallery has dozens and dozens of photos that you can use in your...

Pennsylvania Art and Theater Symbols

Pennsylvania State Pops Orchestra: Band Philly Pops is Pennsylvania’s state pops orchestra. You can learn the basics about this orchestra here.Source: Philly Pops Pennsylvania State Pops Orchestra: MaestroLearn all about Peter Nero, the two time Grammy-award winning pianist, who leads The Philly Pops.Source: Philly Pops Pennsylvania State SongFind all the basics of the Pennsylvania state song here. Learn...

Oklahoma Art and Theatre Symbols

Oklahoma State AnthemOklahoma also calls their state song the state anthem. For the lyrics, adoption date, authors, and music of the state anthem. Please click the link to the state song, featuerd below. Oklahoma State Cartoon CharacterGusty is Oklahoma’s state cartoon character. Learn about Gusty and his artist on their official home page.Source: Don Woods’ official website Oklahoma State...

North Dakota Art and Theatre Symbols

North Dakota State American Folk DanceSquare dancing is the state American folk dance of North Dakota. Check out this history of square dancing in the U.S. Learn what “callers” and “patter,” are, and learn how square dancing caught fire throughout the U.S. and around the world.Source: Dosado North Dakota State Art MuseumThis page has a quick history on the North Dakota Museum of Art. Find...