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It's a Party


      Square Dancing brings people together for fun and exercise. The fun starts the first time you step onto the dance floor. It's a great way to escape the worry and pressure of today's busy lifestyle.

 It's a Challenge


     Square Dancing is a mental and physical challenge. It's dancing, thinking and teamwork all set to modern rhythms in a fun filled atmosphere. Learning the basic steps is easy.

 It's a New Generation of Square Dancing


      This is not the stuff you did in school. While it has it's origin and roots in colonial America, and is as American as apple pie and hot dogs, but this is not your grandfather's square dancing.
Video  Learn some of the basic square dance moves by watching a Google video  *Note you will redirected away from Happy Time Squares
Caller Lab  How far can you go? You will start learning the basic moves and then graduate to full Mainstream.   But there is still more
Local Clubs  Where can you go to learn Square Dancing in your area
National Convention  National Square Dance Convention in the USA, Lots of fun, Great place to meet old and new friends.
   
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     Square Dancing gives you an all over "great-to-be-alive" feeling by combining a healthy and challenging atmosphere with laughter! Square Dancing has been around for many years and is here to stay. It is found in every state in the country as well as in all the Canadian provinces. In fact, it is in more than 50 countries over the world. Today's Square Dancing is one of the world's greatest social mixers. Whether you come solo or as a couple, you will meet and dance with many other people. You never know when you step onto the floor if the dancer on your left is a teacher, doctor, truck driver, cashier, banker, lawyer, homecare provider, serving our country, etc. Square Dancers are the friendliest group of people you will ever meet!
    Square dancing is movement to music that is done in groups of eight. It's not a spectator sport. It's an exercise of the mind and body.

    Today's Square Dancing has new music. Maybe you remember the old barn dance tunes. We now dance to more modern songs, including Oldies, Pop and Country.
    Modern Square dancing consists of shuffling your feet around a square with 7 other dancers. There are several movements or calls that you will learn. Remember, if you can walk--you can square dance. No special skills are necessary.

 
Where are Dances held?
 
    Square Dancers meet in recreation centers, community buildings, private halls, schools and churches. There are also State and National Conventions held each year in different locations. There are Square Dance retreats and campgrounds for those who like to get away. You can even go on a Square Dancing cruise. There are many places to dance. Modern Square Dancing is taught in the English Language through out the world. No matter where you travel, you will be able to square dance.

Is Square Dancing Expensive?
 
    Square Dancing is definitely an economical hobby. Most dancers spend around $5.00 to $6.00 for an evening of fun. There are not many activities you can do these days for less than that.

What do I wear?
 
    For lessons and workshops, dancers wear anything they choose. For Conventions, Festivals and Dances, most dancers wear the traditional Square Dance outfits. Today's Square Dance clothing has changed though. Some still prefer the traditional flared skirts, others wear prairie length skirts or dresses. You won't need to purchase Square Dance clothing right away and only if you choose to.