Seven Reasons To Try Square Dancing in 2019

By Janice Cha

In a time when people find connecting with others a challenge, square dance could be the answer. It has made a comeback in a more vital format than ever.

Here's seven reasons why learning to square dance might be the an unexpected path to new friends and adventures.


✿ Brings people together: Square dance (SD) is social networking IRL (in real life). Beginning SD lessons -- given on Tuesday evenings -- offer the time to get to know fellow dancers and become friends.


✿ Brain-building: Teamwork with other dancers in your square will keep your mind sharp, focused and challenged – no matter your age.


✿ Like a game: SD is Simon Says for adults. It’s Sudoku for your feet. It’s puzzle-solving on the fly with a team of people working together.


✿ Good for step-counters: In one evening of square dancing, you might walk three to five miles. Moderate, low-impact heart-healthy movement.


✿ Fine for “two left feet” folks: It’s walking in time to music. As long as you know your right from your left, you don’t need to be a fancy stepper to win at square dance.


✿ All kinds of music: You will dance to just about any song with a good beat and brisk pace, including tunes by the Beatles, Adele, Garth Brooks, Lady Gaga, Pink, Pit Bull, and more.


✿ Inclusive: No need for a partner in today’s square dance. You’ll find plenty of experienced dancers ready to dance with you.


As mentioned, Glenview Squares is offering Beginning SD lessons on Tuesday evenings. There is still time to join in, but hurry!

Come Tuesday, Sept 10, at 7 pm, on the second floor of the Glenview Park Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. Look for the Square Dance check-in table at the top of the stairs.

Questions? Contact Janice, janice@glenviewsquares.org.

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Janice Cha is the president of the Glenview Square Dance Club.