Classes begin in January and run through August with a "half-way dance" in May.

The classes in January through April will teach you the basics of square dancing and the classes May through graduation will teach you the "Plus level" dancing.

Throughout the class sessions, you will be encouraged to attend any dances that are at your current level or even go just to watch.

Upon graduation, you will receive a diploma stating that you are a graduated Plus Level square dancer and you should then be able to attend plus level dances with confidence.

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A Square Dance Poem
    Author Unknown

Gather up four couples...face them in a square.
Then listen to the caller...who will move you here to there.

Four hands around and Grand Square...Make a Right Hand Star.
Yellowrock, Promenade...What's an Allemande Thar??

What's it mean to Wheel and Deal...Or do a Do-Si-Do;
Bend The Line, or Load The Boat...Which way am I to go??

Flutterwheel, Ferris Wheel, Do the Tea Cup Chain;
Spin The Top, Box The Gnat, These all sound insane!!

I'm just a humble beginner...These terms are all brand new.
Will I ever get to know, How to do a Spin Chain Through??

They say it will get easier...On that I must depend;
Meanwhile, I'll keep trying...And enjoy my new found friends.

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The Square Dancers Bill Of Rights.

All New Square Dancers have the right:

1) To a class experience that is both educationally and socially enjoyable.

2) To patient and dignified treatment by the class instructors and sponsors.

3) To gain experience dancing to other callers, and if possible, with dancers from other classes prior to graduation.

4) To receive advice and assistance in acquiring appropriate clothing for square dancing.

5) To instruction and practice using the approved definitions, timing, and styling for each listed call (Basic, Mainstream, etc.)

6) To information about the heritage and history of our present square dance program.

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