Learn to Square Dance in Adelaide

Many think square dancing is a hillbilly event or a pastime of the aged, or think it is line dancing (boot scooting). Whilst the club name, its badge and wild west pictures link back to historic US square dance times, we are now a new age “modern square dance” club. Modern square dancing is varied you can dance to music from the 1800’s up to today, classical, jazz, pop, country, folk, the choice is yours. (we have yet to try rap).

Many men initially refuse to participate “I can’t dance, I have two left feet”.  We have found that once men have a go, they seem to stay. If you can walk in time to the beat of the music and listen to what the caller tells you to do, you will have no problem picking up this activity.  If you use the wrong left foot, you will be told to use the other left foot.

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Square dancing involves physical and mental effort, it is recognized as excellent cardio vascular exercise, club members experience camaraderie, peer support and group activities in a stimulating and friendly atmosphere.  Simply put square dancers like mixing with other square dancers often resulting in interclub friendships within and between each Australian State and Territory and often overseas.

What’s involved?  Basically a caller sings or speaks instructions to the dancers who work in teams of eight, walking in time to the rhythm of the music.  Movements do not involve dance steps.

 Dancers use different hand holds to effect positional changes within the group.  Square dancing is called in English throughout the world, no matter where you dance, Japan, France, Germany, Russia, Canada or the USA.  Once you have learnt, the world is your oyster.

If you are interested in learning more about modern square dancing or would like to join one of our learners classes or attend a come and try night, please contact us.  Send us your details so we can get back to you with more information.