Events

New Dancer Jamboree (January 24, 2010)
An opportunity for new dancers from all clubs to practice what they have learned

Freshman Frolic (April, 2010)
An opportunity for recently graduated dancers to practice what they have learned

Summer Dances (June, 2010)
Beginner-oriented dances are held each week at the Kerby Centre in downtown Calgary

Instructional Resources

CallerLab - Main Stream Program List (2009)
Summary of the Beginner and Main Stream dance figures (PDF format, one page)

CallerLab - Main Stream Definitions (2009)
Detailed definitions of the figures used in Beginner classes and Main Stream dances (PDF format, 55 pages)

Square Dance CD
- On-line animations of a few Beginner and Main Stream figures.
- More figures are available by purchasing the CD.
- Click on the "Basic Steps" or "Main Stream Steps" links

Square Dance Video Lessons
- Saddlebrooke Squares Square Dance Club, Tuczon, Arizona

Square Dance CD - Broken Squares
What to do when a square breaks down and needs to reform
Based on information from CallerLab
Click on the "Broken Squares" link

Square Dance Animations
Basic animations of most Main Stream figures

Other Resources

Dosado.com
Many different resources
Publish a basic booklet for beginners

CallerLab
International Square Dance Callers association
Makes annual revisions to lists of Beginner, Main Stream and Plus Dances

Future Events

Tuesday, August xx, 2010
Free Introduction to Square Dancing, 1930 hrs
An opportunity for prospective square dancers to learn a few basic steps.
No experience required.  Free for new dancers.
Location: Kerby Centre (8th Avenue & 11th Street SW), free parking across the street