Learn to Square Dance

If you're ready to learn how to Square Dance, your first step will be to give it a try at an Intro to Square Dance party. Visit U Can Square Dance to find an event taking place near you. The club hosting the Intro to Square Dance party will be happy to share details about upcoming beginner lessons. Click for list of Square Dance Samplers.

Learning Resources for Current Students & Experienced Dancers

Square Dance Infographics

  • Etiquette Infographic - Finesse your square dancing game by paying attention to the fine points of dance floor etiquette (courtesy MCASD).
  • What to do for Breakdown during Patter Calls (courtesy MCASD)
  • What to do for Breakdown during Singing Calls (courtesy MCASD)

    • Review Calls using Videos of Real People

    North Shore Squares SSD Videos - Dancers from North Shore Squares, Wilmette, Illinois, demonstrate how to do SSD and Plus-level calls.

    Video Square Dance - Dancers from SaddleBrooke Squares, Tucson, Arizona, walk through calls from Basic through Plus.

    Review Calls using Animated Figures

    Taminations - Birds-eye view of calls as animations, including call definitions

    More Resources for Square Dance Learners

    Square Your Dance - Assorted articles and blog posts about square dancing .

    Tips for Better Dancing - Do's and don'ts for new dancers and experienced dancers alike.