- It's good clean wholesome fun - foul & obscene talk is forbidden, no alcoholic beverages is a national association rule.
- Mayo Clinic encourages Square Dancing - burns about 500 calories per hour, strengthens bones, and helps cardiovascular system.
- Economical - fees are to pay the caller and rent the hall - that's all!
- Good exercise - dancing for 2 hours is equal to a 4-mile hike.
- Helps to relieve stress - while dancing, you are listening to a caller and following instructions leaving little time to worry, also relaxes mind and loosens tense muscles.
- An alcohol free environment - drinking and dancing do not mix, your reaction to calls must be sharp. Drinking before or during a dance is strictly prohibited.
- Chases away the blues - You'll never be lonely at a square dance.
- Square Dances are held in modern facilities - It's a myth that dances are held in barns or haylofts.
- Everybody welcome - Children, single people, couples, families, we all have good clean fun together.
- Classes include line and round dancing - a pleasant diversion from dancing in squares of eight.
- It is an American Heritage - The National Dance for over 200 years.
- Also an international activity - Square dancing is in foreign countries.
- All age groups welcome - Children 8 to adult (younger kids may try)
- It's easy - If you can walk, you can square dance!
- Square Dancing is rewarding - you graduate with a degree and can dance anywhere, even while on vacation.
- It is available here in your community & surrounding towns.
- Square Dancing is fun for all ages - 8 people work as a team in a square.
- Wear comfortable clothing - long sleeved shirts for the men, comfortable flat heeled shoes or cowboy boots for men and women.
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