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. Some classes may have been going on for an extended time already, so it would be beneficial for propsective dancers to look for "a new class". 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.
Sheridan: Swinging Jackets: A NEW CLASS started on Jan. 15, 2022, and it'll be held on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of the month at the Sheridan Recreation Center, 1511 South Rose Street. Contact: Rick and Sheila Gesing (870) 883-1363 (PDF). Note that the class will NOT meet on June 4, or July 2, 2022.
Little Rock (Mabelvale): Twirling Lariats: Every Monday from 7pm to 9pm through December, at the American Legion Post 128, 9925 Leah Lane (Mann Road and Leah Lane). Contact: Larry and Heidi Whitman (316) 259-5324.
Rosebud: Heber Springers: Every Friday at 7pm at the Rosebud Community Center.
Contact: Theresa Tubbs at (501) 238-2713
Charleston: Swingin' Cavaliers: Every Thursday at 7pm at Hug Chevrolet, 407 Main Street. Contact: Anita Vandergriff (479) 639-0019
Bryant: Art Ritter. ** Postponed until May 5, 2022 ** -- Contact: Art Ritter (501) 326-8003
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!
