The square dance workshop is structured around refresher training or refining execution of certain moves for the specified level of the workshop – Basic, Mainstream, Plus, etc.
Upcoming Square Dance Workshops
Mondays, June 30, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 6:00-7:00 pm, Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. No charge. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Wednesdays, July 2, 2025 – North Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ramsey County Library – Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. North Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Thursdays, July 3, 2025 – West Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Mondays, July 7, 2025 – Wadena Whirlaways “PLUS Funshop” Square Dance Workshop (Caller/Instructor Phil Miller – “Plus Workshop” 6:00-8:00 pm). Staples Community Center, 425 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479. First Monday evenings of the month – May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep ??). Great for new & returning PLUS dancers. Good time to look at some of those “troubling/challenging” calls.
Mondays, July 7, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 6:00-7:00 pm, Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. No charge. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Tuesdays, July 8, 2025 – “Square Dance Lab,” 6:30-9:00 pm. Maple Lake Elementary School, 200 Highway 55 East, Maple Lake, MN 55358. Caller/Instructors Bill VanBergen & Brad Neutz. B&B Squares invites you to join us for Summer Dance Lab, a time to keep your skills fresh over the summer. Tuesdays June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 15. Please bring a snack to share. B&B Squares Flyer
Thursdays, July 10, 2025 – West Metro “Plus Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Plus Workshop Flyer
Sunday, July 13, 2025 – “Mainstream” Workshop and Square Dance (Caller Larry Fruetel – “Mainstream Workshop” 2:15-3:15 pm; “Mainstream” 3:30-5:00 pm). Angels are welcome to get in a little more dancing as dancers hone their craft. Please note: all “workshop” dancers must be paid-up members of a Square Dance Minnesota or Square Dance Federation group. Dancers also are expected to have been exposed to all 68 Mainstream calls.
Mondays, July 14, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 7:00-9:00 pm. Little Mountain Elementary School, 9350 Fallon Ave, Monticello, MN 55362. Caller/Instructor Abe Maier. Mondays June 9, July 14, and August 11. Casual attire. County Line Squares Flyer
Mondays, July 14, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 6:00-7:00 pm, Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. No charge. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Tuesdays, July 15, 2025 – “Square Dance Lab,” 6:30-9:00 pm. Maple Lake Elementary School, 200 Highway 55 East, Maple Lake, MN 55358. Caller/Instructors Bill VanBergen & Brad Neutz. B&B Squares invites you to join us for Summer Dance Lab, a time to keep your skills fresh over the summer. Tuesdays June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 15. Please bring a snack to share. B&B Squares Flyer
Thursdays, July 17, 2025 – West Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Mondays, July 21, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 6:00-7:00 pm, Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. No charge. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Wednesdays, July 23, 2025 – North Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ramsey County Library – Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. North Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Thursdays, July 24, 2025 – West Metro “Plus Workshop,” 5:30-8:00 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Plus Workshop Flyer
Mondays, July 28, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 6:00-7:00 pm, Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. No charge. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Wednesdays, July 30, 2025 – North Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ramsey County Library – Roseville, 2180 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. North Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Thursdays, July 31, 2025 – West Metro “Plus Workshop,” 5:30-8:00 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Plus Workshop Flyer
Mondays, August 4, 2025 – Wadena Whirlaways “PLUS Funshop” Square Dance Workshop (Caller/Instructor Phil Miller – “Plus Workshop” 6:00-8:00 pm). Staples Community Center, 425 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479. First Monday evenings of the month – May 5, Jun 2, Jul 7, Aug 4, Sep ??). Great for new & returning PLUS dancers. Good time to look at some of those “troubling/challenging” calls.
Thursdays, August 7, 2025 – West Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Mondays, August 11, 2025 – “Mainstream Workshop,” 7:00-9:00 pm. Little Mountain Elementary School, 9350 Fallon Ave, Monticello, MN 55362. Caller/Instructor Abe Maier. Mondays June 9, July 14, and August 11. Casual attire. County Line Squares Flyer
Thursdays, August 14, 2025 – West Metro “Plus Workshop,” 6:00-7:55 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Plus Workshop Flyer
Thursdays, August 21, 2025 – West Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 5:30-7:45 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Thursdays, August 28, 2025 – West Metro “Plus Workshop,” 5:30-7:55 pm, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Plus Workshop Flyer
Saturdays, September 6, 2025 – West Metro “Mainstream Workshop,” 9:30-11:30 am. May be starting as early as 9:00 am if room is available. Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes. Angels needed and appreciated. If you have particular calls you would like to practice, let him know and he’ll focus on them. A little lead-time helps in preparing materials. No charge. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Upcoming Round Dance Workshops
Dates and location to be determined.