Author: Dave Blatt

Are you missing dancing? Wondering if you’ll remember anything by the time we get back on the floor? Do you want to be ready for the Glitter Ball which will be virtual this year with Dayle? Would you be more comfortable trying out virtual dancing with a supportive teacher who knows you and a group of…

Join us this Tuesday, October 13 from 7:30 to 9:00  for our monthly Zoom meeting. We’ll start with an update from our president, who will happily participate, despite the virtual nature of the event. Next up, we’ll be encouraging everyone to: Tell us something about yourself that we never would have guessed Everyone has a…

Independence Squares Presents a Virtual Square Dance with Dayle Hodge! Saturday, August 15 1:00-2:00 MS – Plus 2:00-2:30 Social 2:30-3:30 A2-C1 Our Theme will be: Imaginary Friends are Back! Join us for an afternoon of socially-distanced fun, with your friends at Independence Squares! You are highly encouraged to bring seven imaginary friends with you, of…

Dear Independence Squares Members and Friends, I hope you are all are safe and well and finding new and interesting activities to keep occupied.  On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to express our sincere appreciation to Dance for Independence for their very generous donation of $3,000 to Independence Squares!  In addition to…

On the second Tuesday of each month Independence Squares hosts a Zoom social event.  This is an opportunity for folks to simply gather online, chat and catch up, and usually starts with a brief update from our president, if there’s news to share. On the fourth Tuesday of each month Independence Squares hosts a virtual…

4/26/2020 The board met on Tuesday, 4/21 to talk about what our next steps will be, primarily, when should we start dancing again. While there are a lot of factors to consider, we came up with these three as a minimum standard: Philadelphia schools have reopened, with no social distancing in place. COVID-19 cases have…

April 16, 2020 Dear Independence Squares Members and Friends, Our first all-club videoconference was a great success!  It was wonderful to see everyone and I encourage everyone to attend our next one (to be scheduled).  It is a nice way to remain connected with others during this time of “mandatory relaxation.” For those who were…

Dear Members and Friends of Independence Squares, As the Covid19 outbreak continues to impact all of us in the Delaware Valley, the Independence Squares board is cancelling all club activities until further notice. This includes our Tuesday night classes/workshop, as well as our fly-in scheduled for March 27-29, 2020.  Suspension of our Tuesday activities is…