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The 2X4s Square Dance Club is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the pleasure, recreation, and relaxation provided by square and round dancing among members and qualified guests. This club dances at the Plus Level during the school year, and at the Mainstream Level (with one Plus tip) during the summer season. The organization also acquaints the general public with square dancing basics for the purpose of acquiring new members. Our lessons are held on Tuesday evening. Contact one of the officers listed below for more information. Our regular dances are held from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on the second, fourth and fifth Fridays of the month, except where noted.
Our dances are held in two different locations, depending on the season.
During the school year, we dance at Shue-Medill Middle School, 1500 Capitol Trail (Rt. 2), Newark, Delaware; near the intersection of the Kirkwood Highway and Red Mill/Pollydrumond HillRoad. From I 95 south, take exit 3 toward Newark. At the Shell Gas Station, turn right at the traffic light onto Harmony Road. Follow Harmony Rd until it ends at Rt. 2, Kirkwood Highway. Turn left onto Rt. 2 and stay in the left lane. Turn left at the next traffic light onto Brewster Dr. The school driveway is the first right about 1/2 block. Make the right turn into the driveway and continue past the dumpster to the parking area. Note: If the schools are closed for any reason (such as bad weather), then the regularly scheduled dances are cancelled! Call one of our officers if you are uncertain of the cancellation. Square-dance attire is encouraged but not required at our winter season dances.
During the summer season we dance at Ebenezer Methodist Church, 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, Delaware. This hall is air-conditioned, and square-dance attire is optional. From I 95 south, take exit 3 (RT. 273) toward Newark. At the Shell Gas Station, turn right at the traffic light onto Harmony Road. Follow Harmony Rd until it ends at Rt. 2, Kirkwood Highway. Turn left onto Rt. 2 and stay in the right lane. Turn right at the second traffic light onto Polly Drummond Hill Rd. Proceed on Polly Drummond Hill Rd. for 2.6 miles. Ebenezer Church will be on the left, on top of a hill. The sign and the Church are very visible from the road
On rare occasions, we dance at Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of Graves Road & Newport Pike (Rt 41) in Hockessin, Delaware. The directions to this dance site follow:
From I-95 and I-295 Exit onto Rt 141 north toward Newport. Follow Rt 141N directions below.
From I-495S After crossing over Christiana River Bridge, follow exit signs for Rt. 141 north toward Newport. Follow Rt. 141N directions below.
From Rt. 141N Take Exit 6B for Rt. 2 west to Newark and Rt. 41 to Lancaster.(Once into the exit, keep left and take second right to axoid taking Rt.2 E to Elsmere.) After 7/10 mile on Rt. 2, turn RIGHT at light onto Rt. 41. Cross the RR tracks and go 3 miles north on Rt. 41. Turn left at 5th solid light (ignore blinking light) onto Graves Road. Turn LEFT into parking lot 50 yards after turn. Enter building at the second door.
From PA traveling south on Rt. 41. Cross the RR tracks in Hockessin. Bear RIGHT at top of second hill as Rt. 48 goes to the left. Turn RIGHT at next light onto Graves Road. Turn LEFT into parking lot 50 yards after turn. Enter building at the second door. You may call Jane & Jim Faskett's home for additiional directions. (302) 239-4311
Visiting Dancers: Singles & couples are welcome. Dance cards are availalble at the check-in table for singles. The guest fee is $7 per person. The City of Newark has a tremendous selection of restaurants. You may want to check out Business, Restaurants at: http://www.eatdowntownnewark.com/
Newark Area Map can be seen here --> Local Map
For further information, contact any of the following officers:
Presidents............................. Heidi and Sandy White, phone: 302 836-5784
Vice President...................... Judy and Don Pendleton, phone: 302 366-8725
Media Liaison ..................... Barbara Anzilotti, phone: 302 737 3612
Recording Secretary.............. Nancy Balogh, phone: 610 255-5025
Treasurer .............................. Marty and Carole Hermes, phone: 302 453-1754
Banner-Stealing Chairman...... Ken and Phyllis Herbst, phone: 610 497-1429
Classes.................................. Heidi and Sandy White, phone: 302 836-5784
Beginner's Classes with Clay Goss - Instructor. The Beginner's Modern Western Square Dance class is for the interersted student who has little or no square dance experience. By enrolling in this class, you begin a fun-filled journey into the most social of dance forms and a discovery of America's folk dance. The learning experience will be in a supportive social environment with a pleasant mix of dance music from various eras and styles. Successful completion of the Beginner's MWSD class fulfills the pre-requisite for the Mainstream MWSD class. No class 12/29. Cost: $90 per couple. Location: Shue - Medill Middle School. Time: Contact Heidi and Sandy White for the time and location of these classes.
Plus Workshop with Clay Goss - Instructor. The Plus Modern Western Square Dance workshop is open to any dancer who has completed or almost completed Plus classes and would like to review and polish skills. Cost: $2 per person per night. Contact Heidi and Sandy White for the time and locatiion of these workshops.
You can see our dance schedule here --> Future Dance Schedule
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July 22, 2010.
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