Class Information
What makes Square Dancing so GREAT?!
Square dancing is just plain fun and good for you! In a fast-paced world where you are more likely to text than swing your partner, square dancing is a perfect way to connect with others, relax and take a break from life’s stresses.
Square dancing is characterized by four couples forming a square who dance specific movements called out by a caller. If you can walk and listen, you can learn to square dance! Lessons are fun and the moves are easy to learn. No fancy footwork required. Once you learn the moves you can dance anywhere because square dancing is the same all over the world. Really, there are square dance clubs throughout the world and several right here in the Philadelphia area.
What are some of the benefits of square dancing?
Physically Beneficial
Square dancing is low impact, improves coordination and balance. A two-hour dance is about the same as walking two or more miles. Put that unused treadmill in your basement!
Mentally Stimulating
Square dancing keeps the mind sharp, focused and challenged as you recall and execute the caller’s instructions moving from one formation to another.
Social Connections
Square dancing is a social activity and a great way to meet people and make new friends! All are welcome, couples, singles, guys, girls, and all ages.
Not a fan of country music,
no problem
Today’s callers use pop, rock, jazz, blues, gospel, even holiday tunes and country to get you moving on the dance floor. This is not your granddaddy’s square dance.
Cowboy boots and petticoats are not a requirement
Some people wear traditional square dance outfits, but casual attire is acceptable. Just be sure to wear comfy shoes.
No better entertainment
value anywhere
Square dancing is an inexpensive hobby. A night of dancing costs less than $20 and that includes free snacks!
Want to find out how you can join the fun?
Contact us so we can get you started on your road to fun, friends, and dancing.
Mainstream Classes - New class started October 2, 2025
Plus classes - To be determined
Lessons Thursday evenings
7:00pm-9:00pm $8/adult/week, $4 for youth
under 18 accompanied by an adult
Held at: Church of Christ
500 Pitman Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
For even more information contact Bill, our Class Coordinator, at 856-769-1322
(If front door is locked, go around left side and knock.)
The class is a friendly and fun way to learn Modern Western Square Dancing. After lessons, you will be at the mainstream level and can dance at the Wednesday dances as well as at clubs and festivals throughout the world.
Singles, couples, families. All are welcome. Come out and give it a try.
There are some great free websites to reinforce and review the steps.
Videosquaredancelessons
Taminations
Opensquares
Callerlab
We dance year round every Wednesday 7:30pm-10:00pm
Alternating Mainstream/Plus and Rounds (click for caller schedule)
Singles Rotation for Squares available
7:00pm Pre-Rounds
Brooklawn Senior Community Center 101 2nd Street, Brooklawn, NJ 08030
Square Dance Lessons Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm (click for class info)
Church of Christ 500 Pitman Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
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