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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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Two beginner SSD Square Dance programs are held each year, beginning in January and in Fall (TBA).
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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.
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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)
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Circle Left - video lesson - call animation
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Allemande Left - video lesson - call animation
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Dosado - video lesson - call animation
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Swing - video lesson - call animation
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Promenade - video lesson - call animation
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Forward and Back - video lesson - call animation
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Right and Left Grand - video lesson - call animation
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Pass Thru - video lesson - call animation
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U-Turn Back - video lesson - call animation
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Courtesy Turn - video lesson - call animation
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Ladies Chain Half - video lesson - call animation
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Ladies In, Men Sashay - video lesson - call animation
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Right Hand Stars/Left Hand Stars - video lesson - call animation
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Boys/Girls Promenade - video lesson - call animation
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Couples Promenade - video lesson - call animation
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4 Ladies Chain - video lesson - call animation
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4 Ladies Chain Three Quarters - video lesson - call animation
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Face In/Out/Right/Left - video lesson - call animation
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Double Pass Thru - video lesson - call animation
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Bend the Line - video lesson - call animation
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Wheel Around - video lesson - call animation
Weeks 2 & 3 (Feb. 4 and Feb. 11)
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Star Thru - video lesson - call animation
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Star Promenade - video lesson - call animation
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Roll Away - video lesson - call animation
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Right and Left Thru - video lesson - call animation
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Grand Square - video lesson - call animation
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Backtrack - video lesson - call animation
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California Twirl - video lesson - call animation
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Dive Thru - video lesson - call animation
Weeks 4 & 5 (Feb. 18 and Feb. 25)
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Square Thru - video lesson - call animation
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Veer Left - video lesson - call animation
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Trade - video lesson - call animation​​​​​​​
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Chain Down the Line - video lesson - call animation
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Circulate - video lesson - call animation
Weeks 6 & 7 (Mar. 4 and Mar. 11)
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Flutterwheel/Reverse Flutterwheel- video lesson - call animation
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Sweep 1/4 - video lesson - call animation
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Wheel and Deal - video lesson - call animation
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First Couple Go Left, Next Couple Go Right - video lesson (this call is at 2:25) - call animation
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Separate Around 1 or 2 to a Line - video lesson - call animation
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Separate Split the Outside Two - video lesson - call animation
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Lead Right/Lead Left - video lesson - call animation
Weeks 8 & 9 (Mar. 18 and Mar. 25)
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Circle to a Line - video lesson - call animation
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Alamo Style Balance - video lesson - call animation
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Swing Thru - video lesson - call animation
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Ocean Wave - video lesson - call animation
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Couples Trade - video lesson - call animation
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Boys Run - video lesson - call animation
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​​Pass the Ocean - video lesson - call animation
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Extend - video lesson - call animation
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Ocean Wave Circulates - video lesson - call animation
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Partner Trade - video lesson - call animation​
Week 10 (Apr. 1 and Apr. 8)
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Zoom - video lesson - call animation
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Slide Thru - video lesson - call animation
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Cross Run - video lesson - call animation​​
Week 11 (Apr. 15 and Apr. 22 )
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Cast Off Three Quarters - video lesson - call animation
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Centers In - video lesson - call animation
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​Ferris Wheel - video lesson - call animation​
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Trade By - video lesson - call animation
Week 12 (Apr. 29)
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Box the Gnat - video lesson - call animation
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Touch 1/4 - video lesson - call animation
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Column Circulate - video lesson (this call is at 9:40) - call animation
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Fold- video lesson - call animation
Weeks 13 & 14 (May 6 and May 13)
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Half Sashay - video lesson - call animation
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Single Hinge - video lesson - call animation
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Couples Hinge - video lesson - call animation
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Tag the Line - video lesson - call animation
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1/2 Tag - video lesson - call animation
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Cross Fold - video lesson - call animation
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Swing Thru from Facing Couples - video lesson (call is in first 15 seconds) - call animation
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Split/Box Circulate - video lesson - call animation
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Scoot Back - video lesson - call animation
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Recycle - video lesson - call animation
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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.
