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NEW DANCER INFORMATION

     Square dancing is a great way to get moving and socialize with others. North Shore Squares offers free introductory sessions in the fall and the spring so you can find out if square dancing is for you. So why not give it a try and see what the fuss is about? Meet new peopleTry something newGet moving and add some extra steps to your day. A variety of contemporary musicNo partner necessary, singles and couples welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes as you will walk at a brisk pace If you like the free intro session, please join our class for beginners, at which you will learn the calls you need in order to dance at a social level, in squares of eight.​ Introduction to Social Square Dancing (SSD)Classes: Wednesdays, starting January 21th, 7-8:30 pm (arrive about 6:45 pm), Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Royer Park, 110 Park Dr., Roseville, CA.

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If you need more information on our classes, contact:

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Jan Warren at jan_warren925@yahoo.com 

cell# (916) 716-4641

 

or Bonnie Brewster at bonnie-boop@comcast.net

cell# (916) 991-7990

Beginner Lessons

Entry level Square Dance classes are held every Wednesday at Veteran’s Memorial Hall in Royer Park, 110 Park Dr., Roseville, CA.

 

  • 5 to 6:30 pm – Wednesday evenings. This is an Introduction to Round Dance program designed to prepare you to dance at dances and festivals. The cost is $5/lesson. Lessons began March 4th and new dancers are welcome on March 11th.

  • 7 to 8:30 pm – Wednesday evenings. This is an Introduction to Square program designed to prepare you to dance at dances and festivals in 12-15 weeks.

  • Two beginner SSD Square Dance programs are held each year, beginning in January and in Fall (TBA).

  • To encourage participation, the first lesson is free. The current fee (2026) is $8/session for each week in the SSD classes and participants pay by the week.

  • No prior registration is necessary to join the fun.

Square Dance Resources

The particular lesson orders listed below are subject to change, but this is our best approximation: 

 

Introductory Sessions & Week 1

(Jan. 21st and Jan. 28th) 

Weeks 2 & 3 (Feb. 4 and Feb. 11) 

Weeks 4 & 5 (Feb. 18 and Feb. 25) 

Weeks 6 & 7 (Mar. 4 and Mar. 11) 

Weeks 8 & 9 (Mar. 18 and Mar. 25) 

Week 10 (Apr. 1 and Apr. 8) 

Week 11 (Apr. 15 and Apr. 22 ) 

Week 12 (Apr. 29) 

Weeks 13 & 14 (May 6 and May 13) 

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Many thanks to Tam Twirlers for putting the Taminations call animations online, and to Moscow Red Squares, The Traveling Hoedowners, Tomball Promenaders, and videosquaredancelessons.com for sharing their videos online for new square dancers everywhere.

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