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NEW DANCERS!
Square Dance
A lively dance in which sets of four couples are arranged in a series of squares and prompted through various steps and movements by a caller.
How to Square Dance
HOW TO SQUARE DANCE
There are a few ways to get started:
- There is always a friendly face waiting to show you the steps at your local square dancing venue! There are dozens of places around the state that dance, check out our list of clubs below.
- There are videos online to watch and to practice alongside of while you're learning! A few of our members recommended the "Video Square Dancing Online" when they first started. This has the dancers actually doing the moves.
- Taminations is a smartphone app or online tool that shows hundreds of different calls in each style (Basic, Mainstream, Plus, Advanced, and Challenge). Note that "experimental" or "quarterly" dance moves are not included...as these are usually only emphasized or used over a short period of time.
Lessons
LESSONS
Many clubs will hold lessons at various times of the year. Please contact the individual indicated for the status of the class...as the day, time, and location for the class, may change. Classes are noted until 1 week after the start date.
Clubs planning classes need to send the information (day, time, location, contact info) to the Editor (the email is located on this page).
The Arky Cloggers in Conway, AR, will start a Beginners Clogging Class on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Further details are located here. Lanita Hammett is the instructor.
The River City Squares in Fort Smith, AR, normally begin lessons in early October. Further details will be posted on their Facebook page as the class start time gets closer. Jay King is the caller/instructor.
How to Get Connected
HOW TO GET CONNECTED
If you're interested in joining a club, please go to the clubs page to find out which region you are in!
For a look at ways on how to get youth into the hobby with lessons, click here.
Dance Regions
DANCE REGIONS
Clubs can become members of the ASSDF, and any dancer can become a member of a club!
Arkansas Dance Regions: (Map on the Clubs Page)
Northwest Region: River City Squares (formerly Skokos Promenaders), Swinging Cavaliers
Southwest Region: Guys 'N Dolls
Central Region: Bluebird Squares, Heber Springers, Levi's and Lace, Maverick Mixers, Twirling Lariats
Northeast Region: Pioneers, Twirling Funtimers
Southeast Region: Star Steppers
Club Contacts
CLUB CONTACTS
Northwest Region
Fort Smith, River City Squares (formerly Skokos Promenaders)
Jay King (479) 474-8500
Charleston, Swinging Cavaliers (Club is DARK from June through Early September)
Ron Keeling (479) 639-0019
Anita Vandergriff (479) 274-9775
Southwest Region
New Boston, TX (Texarkana), Guys 'N Dolls
Rhonda Bailey (903) 276-3422
Central Region
Benton, Bluebird Squares
Carolyn Birdsong (501) 813-7239
Hot Springs, Levi's and Lace
Ted and Phyllis Keeney (501) 991-3292
Mabelvale (Little Rock), Maverick Mixers
Daryl Stout (501) 690-8325
Mabelvale (Little Rock), Twirling Lariats
Cliff Taylor or Carolyn Cullins (501) 847-2157
Rosebud, Heber Springers
Kim Deane (501) 757-2030
White Hall, Star Steppers
Sheila Gesing (870) 942-2273
Northeast Region
Northeast Region
Mountain Home, Pioneers
Roy Hestand (870) 329-1141
Lakeview, Twirling Funtimers
Anita England (870) 449-5135
Southeast Region
White Hall, Star Steppers
Sheila Gesing (870) 942-2273
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