National Convention

The 67th National Square and Round Dance Convention was held in Kansas City, MO, June 27-30, 2018.  Ninety-four Minnesotans out of approximately 3,150 dancers were present. The photo above was taken at the evening Mainstream dance on June 30 with national callers and the Ghost Riders Band.

June 29, 2018 – Mainstream dance with the Ghost Riders Band.

The “Last Square Standing” competition, the first place square included two people from Minnesota. The top three squares all had at least one person from Minnesota.

The “Last Square Standing” competition, the second place square included five people from Minnesota.

Several Minnesota youth joined other youth from across the country at the National Square Dance Convention.

June 27, 2018 – Trail End Square Dance with Ghost Riders Band, Callers Tony Oxendine and friends. Photo was taken during the first tip – later tips covered nearly the whole dance floor.