Why Square Dance

There are many benefits to square dancing.  Some are:

• It's HEALTHY!

Square dancers walk an average of 5 miles during a two-hour dance. What a great way to get exercise without really trying!

For Home-Schooled Teens, square dancing lessons & dances may satisfy state Health/Physical Education Requirements.

Square dancing can lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and improved cholesterol profile. Dancing strengthens weight-bearing bones and may help prevent or slow down loss of bone mass (osteoporosis). 

Calories - Dancing burns between 200 and 400 calories every 30 minutes of dancing. 

• It's CHALLENGING!

Square dancers learn to execute many calls which can be given in any order. It keeps the mind sharp as well as the body moving and healthy.  

• There's a variety of MUSIC!

The music is no longer just country western.  The dancing is done to a wide range of music.

• It's FUN!

Square dancers add their own special moves and sound effects to make the dancing more exciting. When dancing, you forget your daily worries and just concentrate on the dancing.

• It's SOCIAL!

You meet friendly people from all walks of life in a non stressful environment.  

• It's ECONOMICAL!

It costs about $6.00/person for a 2 1/2 hour dance.  Much less than going out to eat or to a movie.