Spokane Square Dance
Square & Folk Dance Federation of Washington
Learn to Dance!
Most clubs offer begining classes twice a year, in September and January.
Please be aware that Square and Round Dance lessons are sequential and you must start at the beginning.
Square and Round Dance classes will close to new students at a time set by the sponsoring organzation.
Dates for begining classes will be posted as they become availble.
Star Shooters
Begining Squares
Starts:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
7 to 8:30 PM
Western Dance Center
1901 N Sullivan Rd
Spokane Valley, WA 99216​
garykellyhoff@msn.com​​​
Model T Squares
Beginning Squares
Fall 2025
7 to 8:30 PM
$5 per person per lesson
North Spokane Dance Center
7424 N Freya St
Spokane, WA 99217
Model T Squares
DancerJulia62@yahoo.com ​
Roundup Workshop
Slow 2 Step Class
Starts: Tuesday January 28, 2025
Western Dance Center
1901 N Sullivan RD
Spokane Valley, WA
Jack & Oravee DeChenne
7:30 pm
This is a progressive class beginning with the basics
Suggested donation: $8.00 per person
dagruber9@hotmail.com
Twin City Twirlers
Beginning Squares and Rounds
Fall 2025
8 to 9 PM
2130 5th Ave
Clarkson WA 99403
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Twin City Twirlers
aucutttwo@gmail.com​​
Diamond Squares
Beginnning Round Dance: Fall 2025
Beginning Squares: January 2026
7 to 9 PM
Western Dance Center
1901 N Sullivan Rd,
Spokane Valley, WA​
Diamond Squares
​tiggerbug29@yahoo.com​​​
Wild Rose Ramblers
Fall 2025
7 to 9 PM
North Spokane Dance Center
7424 N Freya St
Spokane, WA 99217
$5 per person per lesson
Wild Rose Ramblers
barbmelis@hotmail.com
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Heart Beats
Clogging
Year Round
Wednesdays
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
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Contact: Jocilyn Stevens
Stevensjocilynr@aol.com
To Be Annouced
Fall 2025
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JAMM
Line Dancing
Year Round, Thursdays
Beginning: 7:30 PM
Intermediate: 6:30 PM
North Spokane Dance Center
7424 N Freya St
Spokane, WA 99217
JAMM
annmarie.keck99@gmail.com​
To be Annouced
Fall 2025
Rob Krum
Plus Squares
Fall 2025
3 to 5 PM
North Spokane Dance Center
7424 N Freya St
Spokane, WA 99217
Instructor: Rob Krum
robvivkik@gmail.com​​​
To be Annouced
Fall 2025
Why Square Dance?
The 6 GOOD F's
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- FUN -
Smiles at the door, laughter in the air—Square dancing is all about enjoyment! There’snopenalty box, no timeouts, and no scorecards. It’s simply a chance to step away from life’sstresses and dance to the rhythm. No one wins or loses—everyone just shares the joy of dancing in sync with others. Square dance can be done to all kinds of music, as long asit has a strong beat. The best part? Square dancing is affordable and accessible to everyone!
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- FRIENDSHIP -
Square dancing brings together people from all walks of life, each united by their love for the dance. It’s a place where "shop talk" or background differences don’t matter. Everyone connects through the simple joy of dancing and making new friends.
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- FAMILY -
Square dancing is for all ages, from 10 to 100! Families can dance together, and younger children who aren’t ready to dance can play safely in the designated areas. It’s a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for everyone. Singles are always welcome, and partners are encouraged but not required. Square dancing is a lifelong activity—perfect for creating memories across generations.
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- FOCUS -
Square dancing is a mental workout! You’ll engage your brain while following the calls and responding to the changing sequence of moves. It’s like “Simon Says” with music, but even more fun. Your next step depends on where you are in the square and what the caller instructs, requiring full attention and focus to keep up with the dance.
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- FOOTSTEPS -
Get ready to move! A typical night of square dancing can have you walking 9,000 to 10,000 steps—great for your health! It’s a low-impact aerobic workout with arm movements, perfect for improving balance and coordination. Plus, all the laughter is great for your lungs and mood. It’s a far more enjoyable workout than just walking around the block.
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- FREQUENCY -
In the Spokane area, square dancing is a regular weekend activity, with dances every Friday and Saturday night across 17 local clubs. And square dancing isn’t just a local affair—it's a global community! No matter where you are in the world, you’ll find people dancing and smiling together. Plus, all the calls are in English, so you can join in no matter where you go.