Class Information

DBD Workshop
Starting May 4th, 2008, there will be a Dance By Definition (DBD) Workshop from 6:00 to 7:00pm on Sundays before the club dance.

Plus Class
Our next Plus-level class will begin in January 2009.  The class will be from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sundays in room 207, Casa del Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego . The class covers Basic through Plus level Square Dance calls.   Partners are not required.   Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.   The first class is free.   Further fun, friendship and exercise is just $4 a class; $3 for dancers younger than 16.   Members of other classes are always welcome to join us and we appreciate having experienced dancers come angel our classes.   Class Flyer

For more information about new and on-going Square Dance classes, visit the SDSDA Class List.  Our class members are also encouraged to attend other classes to gain more floor time. 

About Square Dancing

It's fun! Square dancing is an easy form of dance to learn that starts with walking to the beat of the music. Modern Square Dancing is continually developing. The music now includes contemporary hits and the flexible dress code does not require the traditional petticoats and western outfits. In the dance, the caller and dancers join in a puzzle-solving venture where the caller makes up patterns for the dancers to follow. Calls are tailored to build confidence in the newest dancers or challenge the most experienced. Square Dancing is a family event that welcomes dancers with or without partners.

It's healthy! Square dancing is aerobic exercise, the starting and stopping helps build bone density, and it's often just what the doctor ordered for physical therapy. Reacting to the caller's calls keeps you mentally on your toes, and the human touch and social interaction are good for the soul.

Current Class Level

The 2007-2008 class was completed at the Mainstream level.  Students may now dance alternating Mainstream tips at the Third Saturday Round Up each month.  They are encouraged to continue dancing with other classes listed on the SDSDA Class List .  Club's you may be interested in include the Sundown Squares class on Sunday nights, the Circulator's class on Friday nights and the Single Spinners class on Tuesday nights.

Mainstream Class Schedule

Definitions of Calls

Mainstream Call Definitions Plus Call Definitions

Animations

Animations of the calls from a bird's eye view , dancer's view or my favorite, Taminations.