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2017 Modern Western Square Dance Club
September 27, 2017 @ 6:00 am - 9:30 am PDT
The St. Mark United Methodist Church Square Dancing Club appeals to the dancing spirit of all ages, featuring friendship, fun and a rare opportunity to learn Modern Western Square Dance from renowned caller Vic Ceder among a group of beginning and experienced Square Dancers who thrive on making new friends and Square Dancing to modern music.
Anyone who loves to dance and would like to learn modern square dance, while meeting new people in a friendly alcohol-free and smoke-free environment is invited. Couples and singles are welcome, and the dress code is ‘be comfortable, especially your feet’. No prior experience is necessary to partake in this fun and healthy social activity enjoyed around the world by square dance clubs and individuals. Guests can experience healthy exercise while enjoying entertaining music and learning international square dance steps called by Vic Ceder. All that’s needed is a desire to learn and have fun. Healthy soft drinks and snacks brought by club members are offered during short breaks. The cost is $10.
Date & Hours: Beginning Square Dancing September 27, 2017 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3942 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara.
- 6:00-7:30 p.m. (Beginners)
- 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Club Dancers)
Exhibition: Long-time Club Members such as Dick and Lois Coffiell, in custom square dance costumes, show off their skills from 7:30-9:30 p.m.Long-time members of the club give new meaning to the words “Don’t Stop Moving.” From eighty-eight to twenty club members love participating in the mind-body-spirit experience of this historic Americandance.
Fun Entertainment: Vic Ceder, an internationally known Square Dance Caller, has taken square dancing to new realms by calling internationally used steps to modern musical arrangements, contributing to a totally new and fun square dance experience. The Square Dance Club at St. Mark offers touches of old and new that appeals to the dancing spirit of all ages. For information on Mark Ceder please click here. You can also see Youtube ‘Callers’ Award on Mark Ceder here.
About the Santa Barbara Square Dance Club: In 1958 Bill Saunders was the first instructor of the dance club that was sponsored by the Whirlaways Square Dance Club along with the Santa Barbara Recreation Department. There were seven clubs in Santa Barbara at that time. The first class graduated in March 1959 and then formed an Intermediate Square Dance Club called Taws ‘n’ Paws, which created bylaws and installed officers. Taws ‘n’ Paws was officially founded by Saunders on April 1, 1959 with 150 dancing members. Charter members Lois & Dick Cofiell are still dancing as club members at the St. Mark United Methodist Church and will be participating in the new season beginning on September 27, 2017. The club celebrated their 58th anniversary in May 2017. Please click here for details. Additional information can be found here.
Event Contact: Debbie Ceder
805-886-3963 (cell) 805-893-2058 (work) 805-686-1108 (home)