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We are very fortunate to have nationally recognized Daryl Clendenin teaching our lessons again this year. The class is sponsored by the Aloha Grange and the Hoedowners. Our classes began on Wednesday, September 23rd 2009. They are held weekly at the Aloha Grange (click for map) located at SW 185th and TV Highway (behind Big Lots) on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM tp 9 PM. No previous experience is necessary. The first three lessons (through October 7th) were "open" to new dancers, meaning you could begin lessons at any time in the first three weeks. After that, the lessons were closed to "new" students, as we began to teach additional movements which required the students to know the basics that were covered in the first three weeks. Late start exceptions can be made for dancers with previous experience who want to resume dancing and/or are looking for a club. Modern Square Dancing is a little different than Classic Square Dancing in that 1) there is no requirement for special attire, although traditional attire is welcomed, and 2) we dance to slightly different music. We still hear Alan Jackson and Roy Rogers but we also dance to Bobby Darin, Elvis, Credence Clearwater Revival, and even the Beatles... Yes, the Beatles!! Square Dancing is good exercise, is a lot of fun, and is very social. Everyone is Welcome. Dress casual. Come and have a good time! The format for the classes is as follows: Begin at 7PM, learn a dance movement and practice it for 10 to 15 minutes. Take a short 5 minute break and then continue with either a new movement or practice. At about 8PM we take a 15 to 20 minute break for coffee and cookies and to socialize a bit. We then continue the lessons until 9PM. |