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It's good clean
wholesome fun - foul & obscene talk is forbidden, no alcoholic
beverages is a national association rule.
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Mayo Clinic encourages Square Dancing
- burns about 500 calories per hour, strengthens bones, and helps
cardiovascular system.
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Economical - fees are to pay
the caller and rent the hall - that's all!
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Good exercise - dancing for
2 hours is equal to a 4-mile hike.
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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.
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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.
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Chases away the blues - You'll
never be lonely at a square dance.
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Square Dances are held in modern
facilities - It's a myth that dances are held in barns or haylofts.
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Everybody welcome - Children,
single people, couples, families, we all have good clean fun together.
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Classes include line and round
dancing - a pleasant diversion from dancing in squares of eight.
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It is an American Heritage
- The National Dance for over 200 years.
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Also an international activity
- Square dancing is in foreign countries.
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All age groups welcome - Children
8 to adult (younger kids may try)
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It's easy - If you can walk,
you can square dance!
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Square Dancing is rewarding
- you graduate with a degree and can dance anywhere, even while on
vacation.
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It is available here in your community
& surrounding towns.
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Square Dancing is fun for all
ages - 8 people work as a team in a square.
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Wear comfortable clothing -
long sleeved shirts for the men, comfortable flat heeled shoes or
cowboy boots for men and women.
