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(or Round Dancing or Clogging)

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It's fun!
Square dancing is a party every time you do it! It brings people together for fun and fellowship - even when learning how. The fun starts right on the very first night. You meet new people and make new friends. You may think you know square dancing from your school days. Well, think again, because this is not your father's dance routine. You will hardly recognize modern square dancing. There is new music, from golden oldies to current hits. There are new dance steps, exciting new patterns that keep changing, and unique calls to learn. You will find square dance clubs in most countries of the world including Japan, Sweden, and Germany. Learn to dance and a whole new world of opportunities for fun and fellowship will open up for you.

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. You can read more about the health benefits of square dancing in this WebMD article.

It's inexpensive!
A dance usually costs around $5 per person, less for teens, and that includes refreshments. That's pretty reasonable when you consider the cost of a movie these days, not to mention dinner.

Square Dancing is Friendship set to Music.
Square dancers form lifetime bonds. It's not uncommon for people to be friends for 30, 40 or more years. Maybe it's because we live so dang long! Maybe it's just because we love to do something that's fun, healthy, wholesome, and satisfying.

Notes:

  • For beginning Square Dance Classes:
    • The first class is usually free
    • New students are usually welcome to join dance classes for the first 3 weeks of the class.
    • After the 3rd week, only those learning with other classes or dancing with other clubs may join.
  • More information on the classes listed may be available below or on the club's website.
  • For clubs that are not members of the San Diego Square Dance Association, see the comprehensive list for contact information.

Upcoming Classes (open to new students)

(The schedule below includes open classes in the next 3 months)

Date Club/Time/Type of Class Location/Maps/Additional Information
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
Single Spinners
6:30 pm
caller:John Marus
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
4011 Ohio Street
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Tuesday
May 20, 2008
Single Spinners
6:30 pm
caller:John Marus
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
4011 Ohio Street
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
If your class is not listed, and you would like me to consider adding it to the list, please send me an email at webmaster@sdsda.org.

SDSDA Classes

SDSDA Classes


Note: New students are welcome to join square dance classes for the first 3 weeks of the class. After the 3rd week, only those learning with other classes or dancing with other clubs may join.


Square Dancing   Round Dancing   Clogging

Comprehensive list by start month of Clogging, Square and Round Dance Classes in the San Diego Area.
Includes classes in Palomar and Back Country Square Dance Associations.

Clogging
Quarter Note Cloggers
Teacher: Melinda Leatherman
Class: Mondays at 6:00 pm
Begin Date: 5/1/2006
Where: Recital Hall
Balboa Park
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Pat  (858) 565-1019


Raylin Cloggers
Teacher: Lelia Hunsaker
Class: Sundays at 5:00 pm
(New Classes start Sept, Jan, May)
new students accepted first three weeks of class
Begin Date: 5/7/2006
Where: Recital Hall
Balboa Park
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Lelia  (619) 444-2166


Round Dancing
Single Spinners
Teacher: Rey Garza
Class: Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm and 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Level: 6:30-8:00 pm Easy Level Waltz, Tango & Foxtrot
8:00-9:30 pm Beginning Waltz
See Rey & Barbara's website for more details
Where: Our Savior's Lutheran Church
4011 Ohio Street
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Rey  (858) 569-7810
Rey  (760) 723-9430


Sundown Squares
Teacher: Bill Hale
Class: 5:00 to 6:30 PM Beginners Class
Begin Date: 9/9/2007
Level: Round Dance
Where: La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Hans & Gail  (619) 583-7745


Square Dancing
Calico Twirlers
Teacher: Steve Moore
Class: Fridays 6:30-8:00 pm
Begin Date: 1/11/2008
Level: Beginning Square Dance
Where: Norman Park Center
270 F St
Chula Vista
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Richard and Judy  (619) 426-9407
Donald & Judy  (619) 477-5733


Circulators
Teacher: Steve Woodard
Class: 1st-4th Friday at 6:30 pm
Begin Date: 9/7/2007
Level: Beginning Square Dance
Where: Recital Hall
Balboa Park
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Andy  (619) 255-5630
Teri  (619) 262-3245


Finest City Squares
Teacher: Andy Allemao
Class: Wednesdays 7:30-9:00 pm, the first three classes are open to new people. After that the class will be closed to new students.
Begin Date: 9/19/2007
Level: DBD -- We teach Mainstream and Plus as one class.
Where: War Memorial Building (Auditorium)
Balboa Park
(Edge of Zoo Parking Lot)
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Richard  (619) 293-3852


Flying A's
Teacher: Steve Woodard
Steve Moore
Class: Thursdays at 8:00-9:30 pm
Begin Date: 3/27/2008
Level: Advanced (A-1)
Where: War Memorial Building (Auditorium)
Balboa Park
(Edge of Zoo Parking Lot)
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Steve  (619) 697-1617
Steve  (619) 422-6297


Lighthouse Squares
Teacher: Andy Allemao
Class: Mondays 6:30-7:50 pm
Begin Date: 9/11/2006
Level: Advanced (A-1)
Where: War Memorial Building (Auditorium)
Balboa Park
(Edge of Zoo Parking Lot)
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Andy  (619) 425-4973


Magic Squares
Teacher: Dave Heffron
Carl McCullough
Class: Thursdays 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Begin Date: 9/6/2007
Level: Advanced class beginners welcome.
Great refresher.
No partner needed.
Where: Recital Hall
Balboa Park
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Carl  (619) 469-4865
Dave  (858) 672-2780


Ruffles 'n Beaus
Teacher: Pat Carnathan
Class: Sundays at 5:30 pm
Begin Date: 9/9/2007
Level: Beginning Square Dance
Where: Casa Del Prado, Room 207
Balboa Park
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Larry & Marianne  (858) 578-7034
Del & Abbie  (858) 271-7075


Single Spinners
Teacher: John Marus
Class: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Begin Date: 5/6/2008
Level: Beginning Square Dance
Where: Our Savior's Lutheran Church
4011 Ohio Street
San Diego
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Dana  (619) 465-9205


Sundown Squares
Teacher: Andy Allemao
Class: Sundays
An Introduction to Square Dancing: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Begin Date: 9/9/2007
Level: Beginning Square Dance
Where: La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center
8450 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa
[Map(s):  Google Map - MapQuest ]
Contact: Hans & Gail  (619) 583-7745
Andy  (619) 425-4973



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