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Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Square Dance Club – Member of the IAGSDC

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Upcoming IAGSDC National Conventions

DatesNameLocation
July 5-8, 20232023 Ottawa Convention –
‘Follow Your Northern Neighbor’
The Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
July 4-7, 20242024 Convention – ‘Carolina Twirl’Durham Convention Center, Durham, NC

Lesbian and Gay Square Dance Links

Check out our closest sister clubs!

Chesapeake Squares, Baltimore, MD
Times Squares, New York, NY
DC Lambda Squares, Washington, D.C.

Local Gay-friendly Square Dance Clubs

Other Square Dance Links

TaminationsWebsite with animated descriptions of square dance figures
Square Dance Radio NetworkA podcast filled with square dance interviews, advice, and history, as well as some recipes to try out at your next potluck dance.
CallerlabThe governing body for Modern Western Square Dance callers. The site includes official definitions for all Modern Western Square Dance calls.
Challenge Square DancingChallenge square dance caller Lynette Bellini’s website dedicated to Challenge square dancing.
C2 NotesNotes on C2 Definitions by Kris Jensen
IAGSDCIAGSDC: International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs: A Lesbian and Gay Organization
DOSADOThe WSD Page: Modern Western Square Dancing
Vic CederVic Ceder: In combination with Western Square Dance site, there should be enough information about our activity to please anyone!
Caller DatabaseA subset of Vic Ceder’s site that lists square dance callers and contact information.
Gay Callers AssociationGay Callers Association (GCA)
Where’s The DanceUpcoming square dance locations for clubs around the world
Federation of Delaware Valley Square and Round DancersFederation of square and round dance clubs in our area
Square dance flash mob in SeattleA fun square dance video
Club/website/contactDate/time, program, locationConsiderations
Liberty Stars (Warminster, PA)Second and Fourth Saturdays, Advanced 7-8 PM, Plus DBD 8-10 PM. Grace Lutheran Church, Warminster, PAAttire is generally casual and singles are always welcome. Dancing the opposite gender is not a problem. Contact Dane or Donna Bragg with questions.
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 19078Each 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 19078Couples, 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 Promenaders1st & 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.

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Recent Posts

  • 2023 Summer Splash co-sponsored by DC Lambda Squares. August 26, 2023
  • New prepay option announced for period of March 14, 2023 through May 23, 2023.
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  • Independence Squares Celebrates “The International Day of Dance”, Saturday April 29, 2023, with Kent Forrester
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