Modern western square dancing is a far cry from the old time barn dances of the past. Today's dancers are a lively, fun loving group who span all age groups. Square dancing is excellent exercise and is an excellent way to help increase/maintain your fitness. Although it started in America, square dancing is performed around the world. No matter where you travel you will have instant friends as a square dancer.

    Square dancers are fun loving people. They are the kind of people you will be proud to call friends. Their enthusiasm for dancing is contagious and, you will quickley be caught up in this wonderful world of square dancing and loving every minute of it.

    How do you learn? You will join a class of other square dancers led by a Caller and assisted by "square dance angels."  Angels are dancers who attend the class with you to help in the learning process. Although it's called a class, you will have fun from the first night. You will learn a group of basic calls that are then used to form dances. 

Square Dancing Health Facts:

• Calories - During a half-hour of dancing you can burn between 200 and 400 calories.
• Cardiovascular Conditioning - The degree of cardiovascular conditioning depends on how vigorously you dance, how long you dance continuously, and how regularly you do it.
• Strong Bones - The side to side movements of many dances strengthens you weight bearing bones (tibia, fibula and femur) and can help prevent or slow loss of bone mass (osteoporosis).
• Rehabilitation- If you’re recovering from heart or knee surgery, movement may be part of your rehabilitation. Dancing is a positive alternative to aerobic dancing or jogging. (Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise routine.)
• Sociability - Dancing contains a social component that solitary fitness endeavors don’t. It gives you an opportunity to develop strong social ties which contribute to self-esteem and a positive outlook.