Square Dancing, Anything But Square

So many things change over time and that is true of square dancing as well. Now is the time to experience for free what modern square dancing can do for you. Riverside Square Dance Club of Danvers will be offering a free introductory night at 7:00 on Feb. 5th at the Episcopal Church, 13 Holten St. Come meet new people and learn something not many others can say they can do. It's social, active, brainy, and fun all together. Anyone who can walk briskly can square dance. The club will also be offering free food that eveing.

Learning the moves known as calls begins on the first night. It then continues as a 10 week series of classes for $85 per person. If you can't make Feb. 5th, folks will have one more night on Feb. 12th to try before deciding whether to sign up for the class.

People from all walks of life enjoy modern square dancing for many reasons. It’s a fun way of meeting and interacting with people that is much more personal than chatting on computers or cell phones. There can be a feeling of accomplishment in working together to complete various movements. And contrary to old stereotypes, you won’t find the dance hall filled with old cow pokes trotting to ancient country and western songs.

Instead, families and teenagers, as well as senior citizens, enjoy moving briskly around the dance floor to catchy modern tunes accompanied by a friendly caller/teacher. You may dance in a square but you'll make a circle of friends.

For more information visit www.riversidesquares.org, check out their facebook page, email mib.tlb3@gmail.com, or call 978 774 8159. Come share some free food and dancing, meet new people, and get exercise that doesn't feel like hard work.