Square Dance is fascinating

Square Dance is more than dance. It is a collaboration of people beyond race, religion and hierarchy. It is teamwork in the best sense, because dancers and callers are dependent on each other. Within a Square it means: if only one goes wrong seven others go with it. If it happens it is OK as tolerance is very important.

Square Dance is working together. Contrary to folklore and Ballroom Dancing sequences are not learned by heart. The student of a square dance class learns the individual dance steps of a program. The combination of these figures into a flowing dance is the sole responsibility of the caller, the dancers have to hear and execute his calls. This makes Square Dance special and asks the dancers concentration and involvement.

Square Dance is making friends.  This will be found out when joining dance meetings. Two times a year Jamborees take place in Europe. These are hosted by different clubs each time. In large halls 800-2000 square dancers from around the world meet. You will stay in hotels, hostels, tent or campers or in a sleeping bag in one of the halls. Often, however you will meet people you already met on other dances. Many friendships were formed in this manner, often across borders and oceans.

In addition to major events almost every weekend there are regional meetings or special dances at one of the Square Dance clubs. Clubs set up these meeting and invite square dancers from near and far to join. Some specials dances have up to 500 visitors. 100 to 250 visitors is not uncommon.

With this information, I would like to reflect my enthusiasm for my hobby. I hope to find some equally enthusiastic people here.