Most clubs charge between $8 and $10 per dancer per lesson.

It is fun and easy to learn.  Just listen to the caller!  You learn the core (basic) steps and practise, practise until you know them well.  Then it’s on to a few new steps, which is why it’s important to attend regularly.

No.  We mix and mingle and will provide a partner.

No.  The caller will teach you everything you need to know.  We usually have ‘square angels’ who will give you a nudge if needed.

No; we dance for the fun of it, and so will you!

Yes.  If you visit the website www.eoDance.ca (Eastern Ontario Dance.ca) and click on ‘clubs’, you will find a list of the clubs in the area, and more are being organized all the time.

Just wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes that will not make black marks on the floor.  Some of the men wear western-style shirts and jeans, some of the women wear skirts, with or without a crinoline (never mandatory), some just wear slacks and a shirt/blouse.  We do ask that you bring your dance shoes in a shoe bag and put them on in the hall.

Modern square dancing is taught and called in English all over the world.  Check eoDance.ca for links or search on-line for clubs wherever you plan to travel.

You can start off that way, but you will be changing partners throughout the dance; that is how it is called.  That is why it is easy for us to provide partners

There are many ‘open dances’ that you are invited to attend after you get a few moves mastered!  Modern Square Dancing becomes a new lifestyle — your family must make a reservation to visit, once you get the ‘modern square dance bug’!

Then you move up to the next level – Mainstream!  Even more fun and more of a challenge!  You are building a new skill set – not everyone knows how to do this!

Because it is good for the body (low impact exercise), mind (learn the calls and recall them instantly as the caller calls), and the soul (socializing with like-minded folks who enjoy your company and are not afraid to say so!)  Modern Square Dancing is a brand-new lifestyle, and it is truly invigorating.

Aerobic Exercise:

Square dancing is a low-impact form of aerobic exercise that elevates heart rate and burns calories.

Bone Strength:

The movements of square dancing, particularly the side-to-side and pivoting steps, strengthen weight-bearing bones and can help prevent osteoporosis.

Cardiovascular Health:

Regular square dancing can improve cardiovascular conditioning, potentially leading to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and improved cholesterol levels.

By dancing one evening you can walk up to 5 km, without realizing it!

Cognitive Function:

Studies have shown that square dancing can improve overall cognitive function, including memory, executive function, and balance, particularly in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Stress Reduction:

The social interaction and physical activity involved in square dancing can help reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

Mood Enhancement:

Dancing releases endorphins, which can have mood-boosting effects and reduce feelings of depression and anxiety.

Social Interaction:

Square dancing provides an opportunity for social interaction and community engagement.

Self-Confidence:

Learning and participating in square dancing can boost self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment.