Links
Upcoming IAGSDC National Conventions
| Dates | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| July 3-6, 2025 | Hitchhike Across the Galaxy | Marriott Marquis, San Francisco |
| July 1-5 2026 | Montreal Mix | Le Centre Sheraton Montréal |
LGBTQ+ Square Dance Links
Check out our closest sibling clubs!
Other Square Dance Links
| Taminations | Website with animated descriptions of square dance figures |
| Callerlab | The governing body for Modern Western Square Dance callers. The site includes official definitions for all Modern Western Square Dance calls. |
| Challenge Square Dancing | Challenge square dance caller Lynette Bellini’s website dedicated to Challenge square dancing. |
| C2 Notes | Notes on C2 Definitions by Kris Jensen |
| IAGSDC | IAGSDC: International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs: A Lesbian and Gay Organization |
| DOSADO | The WSD Page: Modern Western Square Dancing |
| Vic Ceder | Vic Ceder: In combination with Western Square Dance site, there should be enough information about our activity to please anyone! |
| Caller Database | A subset of Vic Ceder’s site that lists square dance callers and contact information. |
| Gay Callers Association | Gay Callers Association (GCA) |
| Where’s The Dance | Upcoming square dance locations for clubs around the world |
| Federation of Delaware Valley Square and Round Dancers | Federation of square and round dance clubs in our area |
| Square dance flash mob in Seattle | A fun square dance video |
| Philadelphia Gay Square Dance Convention | WHYY’s coverage of the 2019 IAGSDC convention here in Philadelphia. |
Local LGBTQ+ Friendly Square Dance Clubs
| Club/website/contact | Date/time, program, location | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Busy B’s (Brooklawn, NJ) 856-881-6216, Vi McKenzie | Plus, Wednesdays, 8 PM (round dance lessons at 6:45 PM). Brooklawn Senior Community Center 101 2nd Street, Brooklawn, NJ 08030. | They have a relaxed dress code and single dancers present. Many singles can dance the lady’s part, and many of the experienced women can dance either gender. |
| Club Sashay (Ridley Park, PA) Ed Wasekanes 610-237-8269 | 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 7:30-10:00 PM. Plus (with some Mainstream, call for specific details). Christ Church, 104 Nevin St at Sellers Ave, Ridley Park, PA 19078 | Each dance has a particular theme. Men: long pants/jeans, long-sleeved shirts. Women: short or long-sleeved shirts, skirts/pants/jeans. They usually have singles. If dancing the opposite gender, please wear something to identify your dance gender. |
| Lone Rangers (Ridley Park, PA), Linda Ayars 610-485-4560 | 1st, 3rd, 5th Saturdays, 7:30-10:00 PM. Plus DBD. Christ Church, 104 Nevin St at Sellers Ave, Ridley Park, PA 19078 | Couples, singles, families are welcome. The dancers wear traditional square dance attire, though sometimes women wear slacks. |
| 2x4s (Newark, DE) | 2nd, 4th, and 5th Fridays, 8-10:30 PM, Plus during school year/Mainstream in summer. Shue-Medill Middle School, Newark, DE during school year, Ebenezer Methodist Church, Newark, DE in summer. | Square dance attire is encouraged but not required during school year, casual attire in summer. Singles are welcome, since they use dance cards. Dancing either gender is fine, though you may be given a colored sash to wear to help the caller tell if you are dancing the opposite gender. |
| Perky Promenaders | 1st & 3rd Saturdays from 7:30 – 10:00 (Caller Workshop 7:30 – 8:00). Level of the floor dances, typically mainstream. 2nd & 4th Fridays from 7:30 – 10:00 (Caller Workshop 7:30 – 8:00). Plus Dance. Dances held at Encore Experiences (Harleysville Senior Adult Activity Center), 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, PA 19438-2306 | Square dance attire optional. Couples, singles, everyone welcome! Check our website for up-to-date information. The Dance Schedule tab will have our dates, callers, and any notes for the dance. |
Philadelphia Lesbian and Gay Resources Links
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