Arts & Entertainment
Free Introduction to Modern Square Dancing
Here's your chance to learn something new in the new year.
Who hasn't heard of square dancing? It usually conjures up thoughts of Western music and clothing, a rather kind of hoe down. theme. That is not modern square dancing which includes any music with a good beat and basically whatever type of clothes one is comfortable wearing while moving at a brisk pace. Danvers has been home to Riverside Square Dance Club for over 50 years and has changed with the times. On January 30th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, they are offering a free introductory night of modern square dancing as well as refreshments, including homemade soups, at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 13 Holten St. in Danvers.
Modern square dancing can be a great family activity. No partner is needed. Anyone who can walk briskly can learn to square dance. It's great mental and physical exercise as well as fun and social. It really helps to improve listening skills while generating smiles and laughter along the way. After the free introduction, the club hopes folks will want to learn more. Classes continue each Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 for 17 weeks at a cost of $85 per person. For more information visit Riversidesquares.org, find us on Facebook, or call 978 774 8159.
