Y Square Dance Club has been dancing in Clark, NJ for well over 50 years. This is an active group of adults with varying years of dance experience, as little as 1 and as many as 50! Y Squares dances two evenings a month and is seeking new members.
Y Squares will be hosting an Introduction to Modern Square Dancing on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Frank K. Hehnly School, 590 Raritan Road, Clark, NJ. The first lesson attended is complimentary and open to all adult couples and singles, with or without a partner. No special attire is required, no experience necessary, and no obligation. In the event you are unable to attend on September 25th, new students will be welcome at the next two sessions. The dates are October 2nd and October 9th. The cost is $10 per class.
The Square Dance is an American institution. It began in New England when the first settlers and immigrant groups that followed brought with them their popular dances of the countries of their origin.
Square Dancing expanded rapidly in the 1940s. In addition to schools offering the activity, many American GI’s were introduced to square dancing at U.S.O. cantinas. Square dancing continued to expand because of improved technology in recording media, microphones, sound systems, transportation, roads and also because of a growing economy.
The aim of Square Dancing is for people to have fun. In addition, square dancing is an excellent form of low impact physical exercise as well as being mentally stimulating. Come join us and see if square dancing is for you!
(above) Members of Y Squares Dance Club go through the movements given by a professional caller.
