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Here are some very good reasons to square dance!
It's good clean wholesome fun - foul & obscene talk is forbidden, no alcoholic beverages is a national association rule.
Mayo Clinic encourages Square Dancing - burns about 500 calories per hour, strengthens bones, and helps cardiovascular system. WebMD Health Article - Health Impact of Square Dancing
Economical - fees are to pay the caller and rent the hall - that's all!
Good exercise - dancing for 2 hours is equal to a 4-mile hike.
Helps to relieve stress - while dancing, you are listening to a caller and following instructions leaving little time to worry, also relaxes mind and loosens tense muscles.
An Alcohol -Drug-Smoke free environment - drinking and dancing do not mix, your reaction to calls must be sharp. Drinking before or during a dance is strictly prohibited.
Chases away the blues - You'll never be lonely at a square dance.
Square Dances are held in modern facilities - It's a myth that dances are held in barns or haylofts. Our dances are at the 1st Presberterian Church
Everybody welcome - Children, single people, couples, families, we all have good clean fun together. Patricia Wahle's dancer survey
Classes include line and round dancing - a pleasant diversion from dancing in squares of eight. Round Dance Lessons
It is an American Heritage - The National Dance for over 200 years. Square Dance History in the U.S. A Brief History of Square and Round Dancing
Also an international activity - Square dancing is in foreign countries. (ALL CALLS ARE IN ENGLISH)
All age groups welcome - Children 8 to adult (younger kids may try)
It's easy - If you can walk, you can square dance! (Even if you think you have two left feet!)
Square Dancing is rewarding - you graduate with a degree and can dance anywhere, even while on vacation.
It is available here in your community & surrounding towns.
Square Dancing is fun for all ages - 8 people work as a team in a square. WebMD Health Article - Health Impact of Square Dancing
Wear comfortable clothing - long sleeved shirts for the men, comfortable flat heeled shoes or cowboy boots for men and women.