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NEW DANCER INFORMATION

     Square dancing is a great way to get moving and socialize with others. Mavericks offers introductory sessions in the January and in the Fall season. Meet new people and try something new. Get moving and add some extra steps to your day. A variety of contemporary music is used in addition to older popular favorites. No partner is necessary; singles and couples are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes as you will walk at a brisk pace. See below for more information.

You'll love square dancing picture of couple dancing

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) 390-4060

Beginner Lessons

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

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 The next beginner lessons will start on September 16, 2026.

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Note: New dancers with no experience are not admitted after Sept. 23rd without permission of the club president (contact Jan Warren at (916) 716-4641or jan_warren925@yahoo.com)

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  • 6:30 to 8:30 pm – Wednesday evenings. This is an Introduction to Square Dancing program called "Mainstream" designed to prepare you to dance at club dances and festivals in 20 weeks.

  • 1st lesson is free; remaining lessons $8/night

  • No prior registration is necessary to join the fun.

Square Dance Resources

Use the video lessons below to help you practice. The weeks listed are dynamic and just serve to group the lessons in a possible order. The caller will set the actual order in which the calls will be taught as well as the weeks when they will be taught. 
 
Week 1 — First-night foundations 
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Week 2 - Review of Week 1 - time for new dancers to still join this session
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----------------New dancers with no experience not admitted after week 2 --- request access from club president. 
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Week 3 -- Turns, chains, swing
 
Week 4 -- Sashays, turn back, separate family
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Week 5 -- Directional movement, Star Thru
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Week 6 - Circulate Family and Bend the Line
 
Week 7 --- Square Thru, Split Two
 
Week 8-- Grand Square, Double Pass Thru, Couples go Left/Right
 
Week 9 -- Wheel and Deal, California Twirl, Slide Thru, Dive Thru, Box the Gnat
 
Week 10 -- Ocean Wave Family
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Week 11 -- Trade Family
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Week 12 -- Swing Thru, Run/Cross Run
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Week 13 -- Pass the Ocean and Extend
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Week 14 -- Flutterwheel, Sweep 1/4, Trade by
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Week 15 -- Ferris Wheel and Zoom
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Week 16 -- Touch a Quarter and Hinge Family
 
Week 17 -- Centers In, Cast off 3/4, Spin the Top ​
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Week 18 -- Scoot Back, Fold/Cross Fold
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Week 19 -- Tag the Line Family and Recycle
 
Week 20 -- Review, make-up, confidence dance​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Many thanks to videosquaredancelessons.com for sharing their videos online for new square dancers everywhere.
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