| Community Dancers of Jackson offers classes for modern square and round dancing. The group also hosts monthly community dances with guest callers and live music. |
Square dance classes are offered every semester through the Community Education program of the Northwest Community Schools.
No partner is necessary. Singles, couples, and families are welcome.
Beginners should join one of the first two lessons of the series.
Experienced square dancers are welcome to attend any of the classes.
| Schedule: | Thursday evenings. Spring 2008 series begins January 10 Glen Geer is our square dance caller. Beginners: 6:30pm to 8:00pm Intermediate/Plus square dancing and beginning round dancing: 8:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Location: | Parnall Elementary School 3757 Lansing Avenue Jackson, Michigan Google map |
| Admission: | Beginners: $3.00 per lesson Children (8 to 16 years of age accompanied by a participating adult): $1.50 per lesson Intermediate and Plus dancers: $2.00 per lesson Family rates and series discounts are available. |
| Contact: | For further information, call 517-784-0863 |
An informal, family-fun activity for everyone from children to grandparents.
No partner is necessary. No experience is necessary.
Square dances, waltz, two-step, polka, schottische, circle mixers, and other dances to live music.
| Schedule: | Second Fridays, 7:00pm to 10:00pm January 11, 2008: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) February 8, 2008: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) |
| Location: | Flora List School 6900 Rives Junction Road Jackson, Michigan Google map |
| Admission: | Adults: $3.00 children (6 to 16 years of age accompanied by a participating adult): $1.50 Family rates are available. |
| Contact: | For further information, call 517-784-0863 |
Weekly square and round dances in the an open-air pavillion.
Calling is adapted to the experience level of the dancers, with brief workshops as necessary.
Beginning round-dance instruction is also provided.
| Schedule: | Thursday evenings, 7:00pm to dusk June 5 through August 28, 2008. |
| Location: | Rod Mills Park Parnall Road between Rives Junction Road and US-127 Jackson, Michigan Google map |
| Admission: | $2.00 per person Family rates are available. |
| Contact: | For further information, call 517-784-0863 |
Experienced square dancers in their fancy outfits show off the
intricate figures they have mastered through years of dancing.
Demonstrations can be arranged for nursing homes, convalescent centers, and other groups.
For further information, call 517-784-0863
| Modified March 22, 2008, by | Robert Messer Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Albion College |