Classes & Workshops

Fall classes began on September 22

Class Information

Tuesday night classes and workshops run from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Admission is $5.00 for new mainstream dancers and club members, and $7.00 for others. Classes are held at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion. We use the back entrance at 2111 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA. The garage next door gives us a discount on parking. Be sure to use the QR code at the square dance check-in desk for the parking discount. There are bus, trolley, metro, and regional rail stops nearby.

Class Schedule

This fall, Independence Squares is offering 5 different classes and workshops, with some programs offered on alternating weeks. We encourage all dancers to come every week to participate in the programs relevant for them.

As in recent years, these program will alternate through the evening from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. The weeks alternate as follows:

  • October 6 is Week A
  • October 13 is Week B
  • October 20 is Week A
  • October 27 is Week B
  • and so on…

Classes repeat on the same rotating schedule throughout the year. If a week is cancelled, the schedule picks up with the week that was cancelled. No weeks are skipped due to cancellation.

Class fees and Prepayment option

Thanks to generosity of our members and fly-in participants, we have lower simplified fees this year.

  • Members and new Mainstream class members pay $5.00 per class
  • Non-members pay $7.00 per class

You can pay as you go at each class. Advance payment options will be announced at the dance. You can pay in person with a check or cash, or pay online at the dance using our PayPal QR Code .

Dues

Dues are $45 for the period from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Please support Independence Squares by paying your membership dues regardless of whether you are taking a class and/or workshop. Dancers attending a Mainstream class for the first time do not owe dues.

Your dues not only help to support our club, but also provide you with the following benefits:

  • Reduced admission to our Tuesday night classes/workshops
  • $5 admission to our Saturday June 13 2026 Member Appreciation Pride Dance
  • Accident medical insurance through the United Square Dancers of America (USDA)
  • Right to vote at our Annual Meeting on June 2 2026

Members who need assistance paying dues are invited to speak confidentially with our treasurer.

You can pay your membership dues in person with either cash or a check, or online with a credit card or PayPal by using our website’s link.

Bad Weather Cancellation Policy

If Philadelphia schools have an early dismissal, are closed, or cancel afternoon or evening activities due to bad weather, then Tuesday night classes and workshops are cancelled. In addition, if Independence Squares cancels classes or other events when Philadelphia schools remain open or are not in session, an email will go out to the club’s distribution list, and the club’s webpage will be updated by 5:00pm.

Some resources for finding out if schools are closed: