by Dan Roy | Mar 5, 2021 | Articles
How to Begin? There are over 100 square and round dance clubs across Ontario, most of whom have weekly dance nights where you can participate in a regular dance program. Clubs may host special dances on Theme Nights, or others such as Valentine’s Dances. You should...
by Dan Roy | Mar 4, 2021 | Articles
Health Benefits Square and Round Dancing has been described as “fitness at its best” in the article “It’s Fun to Get Fit for Under a Fin”, by Corben Geis in the July 2004 issue of American Square Dance. From helping to control weight gain to decreasing blood pressure...
by Dan Roy | Mar 4, 2021 | Articles
A list of common terms used in Square and Round Dancing to help you out. Square Dancing Terms Allemande Left: Corners face and take left forearms. Walk around each other to own position. Angel: An experienced dancer who attends classes to fill out squares and help the...
by Dan Roy | Feb 6, 2018 | Articles
Dancing can reverse the signs of aging in the brain Physical exercise has an anti-aging effect on the hippocampus region of the brain — an area that controls memory, learning and balance. A new study, comparing different forms of exercise — dancing and...
by Dan Roy | Oct 3, 2017 | Articles
Contra Dancing Improves Health The waltz won’t do. Nor will the rumba. Looks like the good old-fashioned square dance, AKA contra dancing, accompanied by a fiddle and a helpful caller, could keep older brains firing on all pistons. At least that’s the conclusion of a...
