A lively dance in which sets of four couples are arranged in a series of squares and prompted through various steps and movements by a caller.
HOW TO SQUARE DANCE
There are a few ways to get started:
- There is always a friendly face waiting to show you the steps at your local square dancing venue! There are dozens of places around the state that dance, check out our list of clubs below.
- There are videos online to watch and to practice alongside of while you're learning! A few of our members recommended the "Video Square Dancing Online" when they first started.
- Taminations is an app/online tool that shows hundreds of different calls in each style (Basic, Mainstream, Plus, Advanced, and Challenge).
LESSONS
Many clubs will hold lessons at various times of the year. There's usually a minimum of prospective students needed before the class can be held. Please contact the individual indicated for the status of the class...as the day, time, and location for the class, may change.
Classes are noted up to 3 weeks after the start date; after which time, the listing will be removed, until word is received of a new class starting. The reason for this change is that after 3 weeks from the start date, it's too late for students wishing to begin, to get into the class, as they'd be "too far behind" to catch up.
Clubs planning classes need to send the information (day, time, location, contact info) to the Editor (the email is located on this page).
The average time for a class ranges from 10 to 20 weeks, depending on how many "moves" are taught during a particular night...and each lesson "builds on" what was taught in previous weeks. Please call before you travel, in case of last minute cancellations.
Some classes may be on successive nights, but schedule wise, one night might be better than another for some students and/or dancers. The material taught is the same, even if the instructor is different.
Hot Springs: Square Dancing -- Levi's And Lace. New Class Starts Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Lake Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2891 Airport Road, Hot Springs, AR, at 7pm. Contact: Ted and Phyllis Keeney (501) 991-3292. (Facebook)
Little Rock (Mabelvale):Square Dancing -- Twirling Lariats. New Class Starts Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. American Legion Post 128, 9925 Leah Lane (Mann Road and Leah Lane), at 7pm. Burgers and Hot Dogs before the start of the first class. Contact: Carolyn Cullins (501) 847-2157. (Facebook)
Little Rock (Mabelvale):Square Dancing -- Maverick Mixers. New Class Starts Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. American Legion Post 128, 9925 Leah Lane (Mann Road and Leah Lane), at 7pm. Contact: Lanita Hammett (501) 889-4679. (Facebook)
HOW TO GET CONNECTED
Each local club looking for new members. It doesn't matter how long you've been dancing or how young you are! If you are interested in joining, please go to the clubs page to find out which region you are in!
DANCE REGIONS
Clubs can become members of the ASSDF, and any dancer can become a member of a club!
