EVENTS
Please call before you travel, in case of last minute cancellations, due to weather or otherwise, as I may not get the notice in time. Festivals in states that are adjacent or close to Arkansas, are noted as a courtesy. For Arkansas Weather Conditions and Forecasts, click here. For Arkansas Road Conditions, click here. Most dances are in the evenings, but check the flyer/website to be sure.
ASSDF CLUB AND IN-STATE SPECIAL DANCES
​March 7, 2025 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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Mar. 14, 2025 -- Heber Springers St, Patrick's Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
Webmaster Note: I had the date right the first time; guess I need a better calendar!! :)
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March 19, 2025 -- Twirling Funtimers "An Irish Washer Woman's Dance", Lakeview, AR. Guest Caller: Tim Tyl. Cuer: Marge Sherrill (Facebook)​
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A​pril 11, 2025 -- Heber Springers Easter Bonnet Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Ken Burke (Facebook)
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April 12, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Ken Burke (Facebook)​
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May 9, 2025 -- Heber Springers Cinco De Mayo Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
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May 10, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)​
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May 21, 2025 -- Twirling Funtimers Special Dance, Lakeview, AR. Guest Caller: Phil Moorehouse. Cuer: Marge Sherrill (Facebook)​
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May 26, 2025 -- The Pioneers and Star Steppers are DARK tonight.​​
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May 30, 2025 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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(Revised Date) May 31, 2025 -- Twirling Lariats 2025 June Bug Jamboree, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Caller: Tim Tyl. Featuring Carolyn Cullins' Scrumptious BBQ. ASSDF Spring Delegates Meeting at 4pm, Dinner at 6pm, Dance at 7pm. (PDF / Facebook) Note: Dance moved to May 31, due to a schedule conflict.​
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May 31, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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June 13, 2025 -- Heber Springers Hawaiian Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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June 27, 2025 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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​​June 28, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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July 4, 2025 -- The Twirling Lariats are DARK tonight.
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July 5, 2025 -- The Three Amigos 249, A Country, Hobby, Oh So Fine, Dance, Mabelvale (Little Rock), AR. Callers: Phil Moorehouse, Joey Duhamel, Gene Gancarczyk (PDF)
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July 11, 2025 -- Heber Springers Red White And Blue Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Greg Hatmaker (Facebook)
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July 12, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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July 16, 2025 -- Twirling Funtimers Special Dance, Lakeview, AR. Guest Caller: Monty Hackler. Cuer: Marge Sherrill (Facebook)
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Aug. 9, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller TBA (Facebook)
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Aug. 22, 2025 -- Heber Springers Ice Cream Social Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Sept. 12, 2025 -- Heber Springers Ice Cream Social Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Sept. 13, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
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Oct. 9-11, 2025 -- 75th ASSDF Diamond Jamboree Fall Festival, White Hall, AR. Trail-End Dance Oct. 9 (Sponsored by the Maverick Mixers (PDF)). Arkansas' Callers and Cuers Friday and Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10-11. Friday Night Caller: Justin Russell. Saturday Night Caller: Charlie Robertson (PDF). PDF files updated Feb. 10, 2025 with dance levels. Further details (including hotels/camping, dancing schedule, vendors, etc.) will be posted as soon as possible.
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Oct. 10, 2025 -- The Heber Springers and Levi's And Lace are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 11, 2025 -- The Maverick Mixers are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 24, 2025 -- Heber Springers Halloween Special Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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​​​Nov. 8, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Special Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (Facebook)
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Nov. 14, 2025 -- Heber Springers Give Thanks Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Nov. 26, 2025 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
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Dec. 12, 2025 -- Heber Springers Christmas Dance, Rosebud, AR. Caller: Phil Moorehouse (Facebook)
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Dec. 13, 2025 -- Southern Swingers Christmas Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Joey Duhamel (Facebook)
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Dec. 24, 2025 -- The Twirling Funtimers are DARK tonight.
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Dec. 26, 2025 -- The Heber Springers are DARK tonight.
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Oct. 8-10, 2026 -- 76th ASSDF Fall Festival. Location and further details will be announced as soon as possible.​
CONVENTIONS/FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DANCES
Feb. 21, 2025 -- T-Square Gadabouts Special Dance, Fort Worth, TX. Guest Caller: Tony Oxendine. Club Caller: Vernon Jones (PDF)
Feb. 21, 2025 -- Triangle Squares Heart Benefit Month Dance, Denton, TX. Caller/Cuer: Toby Thomason (PDF)
Feb. 21, 2025 -- Texas Reelers Letter "D" Dance, Richardson, TX. Callers: Deborah Carroll-Jones and Jon Jones. Cuers: Chris and Maria Farabaugh (PDF / Website / Facebook)
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Feb. 21, 2025 -- Kissin Kuzzins Bubblegum Dance, Garland, TX. Caller: Ray Savell (Website / PDF)
Feb. 22, 2025 -- The Federation For The Preservation and Promotion Of Square Dancing Benefit Dance, Richardson, TX. Callers: Charlie Robertson and Guests (PDF) Plus from 10am to 12 Noon, Mainstream from 1pm to 3pm, and Advanced from 3pm to 4pm. Donations accepted at the door.
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Feb. 22, 2025 -- Tri-City Promenaders Dancing With Elvis Dance, Hurst, TX. Caller: Ray Savell (Website / PDF)
Feb. 27, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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Feb. 28, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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March 7-8, 2025 -- 74th National Square Dance Convention (R) Fundraiser Dance, Bossier City, LA. Callers: Tim Tyl, Joey Duhamel, and Phil Moorehouse. Cuer: Ken Vantiger (PDF)
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March 14, 2025 -- Pioneer Square Dance Club St. Patrick's Dance, Weatherford, TX. Caller: Vernon Jones (Website / Facebook / PDF)
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March 14-15, 2025 -- 51st Annual Texas Association Of Single Square Dancers (TASSD) Round-Up, Waco, TX. Caller: Tim Tyl. Cuers: Marilyn and Jerral Waguespack (Website / PDF)
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March 20-22, 2025 -- 75th National Square Dance Convention (R) Pre-Convention Spectacular, Waco, TX. Trail End Dance March 20 -- Callers: Chet Miles and Dale Smith. Main Dance March 21-22 -- Callers: Tony Oxendine, Charlie Robertson, Vernon Jones (PDF). BBQ Dinner prior to the Friday evening dance -- Updated Flyers as of Feb. 8, 2025.
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March 21-23, 2025 -- Sashay At Sequoyah, Claremore, OK (Updated Location as of Feb. 11, 2025). Callers: Monty Hackler, Jeff Holley, Bobby Willis (PDF)
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March 27, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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March 28-29, 2025 -- East Texas Square And Round Dance Association (ETSRDA) Diamond Jubilee Spring Festival, Marshall, TX. Caller: Tim Tyl. Cuers: Fred and Linda Ayres (PDF)
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March 28-29, 2025 -- 72nd Heart Of America Federation Festival, Independence, MO. Caller: Jet Roberts (PDF)
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April 3, 2025 -- Recycles Hot Diggity Dog Dance, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Shane Greer and Monty Hackler. Hot Dogs And All The Fixins' (PDF)
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April 4, 2025 -- Kissin' Kuzzins Roaring 20s Celebrating 52 Years Dance, Richardson, TX. Guest Caller: Phil Moorehouse. Club Caller: Mike Bramlett (Website / PDF)
April 4, 2025 -- Country Spring Festival Trail-End Dance, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Bobby Willis, Monty Hackler, Bill Powell, Tim Tyl, Shane Greer, and Ken Burke (PDF)
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April 5, 2025 -- Country Spring Festival, Tulsa, OK. Callers: Jay Wright, Phil Moorehouse, Shane Greer, Jim Howard, Bill Powell, Mike McHenry, Gary Shoemake, Donna Gellenbeck, Loren Behm, Bobby Willis, Monty Hackler, Ken Burke, Jay King, Bob Loyd, and Anita Merrill (PDF)
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April 10, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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April 18, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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May 2-3, 2025 -- Ozone Squares 32nd Anniversary Dance Weekend, Covington, LA. Caller: Jet Roberts (PDF)
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May 22, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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May 30, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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June 12-15, 2025 -- Texas State Federation Promenade To Friendship Festival, Temple, TX (PDF)
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June 19, 2025 -- Lagniappe Dance, Glenwood (Gilmer), TX. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
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June 20, 2025 -- Louisiana Lagniappe Dance, Bossier City, LA. Caller: Tim Tyl (PDF)
June 25-28, 2025 -- 74th National Square Dance Convention (R), Shreveport, LA (Website / Registration Form (PDF) / Facebook)
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July 9-12, 2025 -- International Choreographed Ballroom Dance Association Convention, Springdale, AR (PDF)
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Aug. 7-9, 2025 -- Heart Of America Singles Square Dance Association (HASSDA) 2025 Festival, Emporia, KS. Trail-End Dance Aug. 7 -- Caller: Curt Braffert. Cuer: Betty Skillett. Main Festival Aug, 8-9. Callers: Mike Bramlett, Eric Henerlau, Curt Braffert. Cuers: Carolyn and Tony Ahart. (Website / Facebook / PDF)
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Aug. 28-31, 2025 -- 29th Weekend In Paris, Paris, TX. Callers: Darryl Lipscomb, Tony Oxendine, Buddy Weaver, Tim Tyl, and Jet Roberts. Cuers: David and Jan Toms. (PDF)
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June 24-27, 2026 -- 75th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Waco, TX (Website / Early Bird Registration Form (PDF))
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June 23-26, 2027 -- 76th National Square Dance Convention (R) -- Loveland, CO (Website / Early Bird Registration Form (PDF))
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Note: National Squares Online is published in the interest of the National Square Dance Convention (R) (NSDC), with information on the current upcoming NSDC. To see a list of available issues (the last 10 are available, as it's published monthly from August through May), click here. You will need a PDF viewer to view the files.​
MEETINGS AND BID PRESENTATIONS
There are Delegates Meetings usually at the spring dance, then at the ASSDF Fall Festival. ASSDF Member Clubs should send 2 delegates to the meeting to discuss and vote on issues. Those clubs wishing to bid on a future ASSDF Fall Festival need to download the bid package, available here. While Bid Presentations and voting/awarding of the bid are done at the Fall Festival Delegates Meeting, there are deadlines for items earlier in the year. Bids are awarded two (2) years prior to the event. The 2025 Spring Delegates Meeting will be held at 4pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025, prior to the Twirling Lariats June Bug Jamboree Dance.
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Those wishing to bid for the 2027 ASSDF Fall Festival will need to be at the 2025 ASSDF Fall Festival Delegates Meeting on Oct. 11, 2025, in White Hall, Arkansas, to make their bid presentation. The meeting time and location will be announced at the Friday night dance. You can download the bid package form here. Fill it out, and return it to any member of the ASSDF Executive Board.