Dancing in Circles and Squares
Square dances begin with four couples in a square but are often cued by the caller to “circle to the left” or “circle right”. So,
You may remember square dancing from your school days or from old-time movies. If so, you will hardly recognize square dancing today! Square dancing has a long heritage, coming to America with the earliest settlers, but has changed over the years and continues to evolve. It is for the active in heart and mind—a great physical exercise and a mental challenge. With all its moving and turning, square dancing provides more than the daily dose of heart- and bone-healthy physical exercise. Our popular professional caller Lawrence has a great singing voice and draws from many genres of music, from country to rock to Broadway show tunes. Dancing regularly improves balance and coordination. Remembering all the calls — from ‘Do-si-do’ to ‘Pass the Ocean’ — keeps the mind sharp. It reduces stress and is so engaging that you leave your worries at the door! The companionship that regular square dancing offers is an antidote to depression and loneliness.
WHAT: Club dancing with Lawrence Johnstone (beginner level offered periodically-call or email for current information)
WHEN: Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00
WHERE: Please contact club president Jenny for an update on public health requirements and for temporary location while West Rec Center is being repaired. Since square dancing is inherently social, the club also requires proof of vaccination at the time of your visit.
COST: $6 per person
CONTACT INFORMATION: OakmontSquares@gmail.com or call Jenny at 707-367-2102
Square dances begin with four couples in a square but are often cued by the caller to “circle to the left” or “circle right”. So,
If you still think of square dancing as something you learned in junior high (or what is now called middle school), think again. Not only
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The Oakmont Squares have enjoyed welcoming an influx of new dancers. Club caller Lawrence Johnstone has been using the “red light-green light” system, alternating dances
The Oakmont Squares have enjoyed welcoming an influx of new dancers. Club caller Lawrence Johnstone has been using the “red light-green light” system, alternating dances
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Hello square dancers. We are looking forward to seeing you again! Our plan, at the time of this posting, is to begin dancing on Tuesday
Square dancing has changed a lot from the days of the early settlers in the American west,
and it’s changed a lot since you learned it in school.
Here’s an abridged version of the poem that had them “dancing’ in Anson” for 130 years until the great lockdown of 2020. They will be
“All join hands and circle to the left… allemande left with your corner… ladies in, make a right-hand star” …. With all that and more,
The Square Dance Workshop scheduled for March 15 has been canceled.
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Oakmont Square Dancing ClubSunday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PMWest Recreation Center-Downstairs You may remember square dancing from your school days or from old-time movies. If so,
Come check out the newly formed Oakmont square dancing club.Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PMWest Recreation Center-Downstairs You may remember square dancing from your school days
Come check out the newly formed Oakmont square dancing club. Sunday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PM West Recreation Center-Downstairs You may remember square dancing from your
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