| 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 2010 series begins January 7 Glen Geer is our square dance caller. Beginners: 6:30pm to 8:00pm Intermediate/Plus square 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 September 12, 2008: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) October 10, 2008: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) November 14, 2008: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) December 12, 2008: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) January 9, 2009: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) February 13, 2009: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) March 13, 2009: Charlie Sanford (caller) and Don Nearpass (accordion) April 10, 2009: cancelled May 8, 2009: 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 dancing in the an open-air bandshell.
Calling is adapted to the experience level of the dancers
(basic, mainstream, and plus) with brief workshops as necessary.
| Schedule: | Thursday evenings, 7:00pm to 9:00pm June 4, 2009: caller Dave Magee June 11, 2009: caller John Sklar June 18, 2009: caller Bill Cahse June 25, 2009: caller Mark Doyle July 2, 2009: caller Mark Doyle July 9, 2009: caller Bill Chase July 16, 2009: caller Dave Magee July 23, 2009: caller Mark Doyle July 30, 2009: caller Dave Magee August 6, 2009: caller Bill Chase August 13, 2009: caller Dave Magee August 20, 2009: caller Ron Hamelink August 27, 2009: caller Mark Doyle |
| Location: | Cascades Park bandshell (relocated from the former location in Rod Mills Park) South of Randolf Road, just west of Brown Street 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 December 17, 2009, by | Robert Messer Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Albion College |