Newsletter – November 2022

Newsletter – November 2022

All join hands for a warm winter cheer! We are thrilled to know that many modern square dance Clubs across Ontario have kicked off the fall season with regular classes and dancing. And we hope this continues, one way or another, as we head into special events for the...
Newsletter –  May 2022

Newsletter – May 2022

Greetings to all Ontario dancers! – (PDF Printable Version) At his time of year clubs are usually celebrating the graduation of new dancers and also the end of another dance season. Unfortunately, many clubs did not dance this 2021/22 dance year; some due to...
Christmas Newsletter – December 2021

Christmas Newsletter – December 2021

Greetings to all Ontario dancers! – (PDF Printable Version) As the second year of living with Covid-19 draws to a close, we are very pleased to hear that some of our clubs have started up again. While some dancers are not yet ready to join in, those who do come...
Square Dancing vs Contra Dancing

Square Dancing vs Contra Dancing

Traditional contra dancing and modern western square dancing are both dynamite dance activities to get involved in. They each have their own flavour and cultural norms. Let’s look at similarities: Both dance forms have a caller who teaches and calls the dances. Both...
Newsletter –  May 2022

Newsletter – September 2021

Greetings to all dancers! September 22 marks the official start of Fall when we all should be back at our clubs dancing, welcoming new members and sharing stories of our summer activities. Unfortunately that is not happening in most places in Ontario. Covid-19 is...
Newsletter – Summer 2021

Newsletter – Summer 2021

Newsletter – Summer 2020 Spring greetings to all dancer! This time last year who would have imagined we’d still be asking the same question now; “When can we get together and dance?” Well, we still don’t know! With the ongoing vaccination program it’s looking brighter...
The Evolution of Modern Square Dancing

The Evolution of Modern Square Dancing

The Evolution of Modern Square Dancing When most people hear the term “square dancing”, they immediately think back to their memories of school dance programs, where they tried to interpret what to do upon the commands of “do-si-do” and “allemande left.” For many, to...
How to Begin?

How to Begin?

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...
Health Benefits

Health Benefits

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...

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