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
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – ETTA Square & Rounds “Granite Fest 2026” – (Granite Fest will be held at the Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, in St. Cloud, August 7-9.) Callers Dick Rueter, Tom Allen and Jerry Junck “Plus” Workshop 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Attached is a flyer for the full weekend. In addition, the evening dances are open to all plus dancers. If you have questions, or to register, contact Tom Allen at allentca@mac.com, or call 320-252-4230. Granite Fest Flyer and Registration
Mondays, August 10, 2026 – County Line Squares “Square Dance” Workshop (Caller/Instructor Andy Schoenleben – “Mainstream” Workshop 7:00-9:00 pm). Pinewood Elementary School, 1010 Broadway W, Monticello, MN 55362. Mondays June 22, July 13, and August 10. Casual attire. Cost: $5/adults $2/under age 17 per night.
Tuesdays, August 11, 25, 2026 – “New Square Dance Plus Calls & Phase II Round Dance” Workshop (Caller/Instructor Dan Sahlstrom – “Phase II” 6:30–7:00 pm, “Plus” 7:00-9:00 pm). United Methodist Church – Anoka, 850 South St, Anoka, 55303. Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 28 and August 11, 25. Designed for current Plus dancers who want to learn the NEW PLUS CALLS and New Round Dancers who want to practice Phase II Two Steps. Casual attire. Treats welcome. $10/person, $5/youth, $30/family max. Dan’se P.A.C. Flyer
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – West Metro Mainstream Workshop (Caller/Instructor Jean Kretzschmar – “Mainstream” workshop 9:00 am-11:30 am). Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Room 174– just to the left of the entrance. Please RSVP to host caller Jean Kretzschmar, 952-949-6607, call or text. Angels needed and appreciated. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – “Goodbye Summer” Plus Workshop and Mainstream Square Dance (Potluck dinner – 6:20-7:00 pm; Caller Tom Allen – “Plus Workshop” 7:00-7:30 pm, “Mainstream” 7:30-9:15 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Round Dancing” between tips). Westonka Middle School, 1881 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Silent auction including one incredible item! Potluck table open all evening.
Note: If you’re coming to Mound off Highway 7 on #44, when you reach the four-way stop on County Road 44 and #110 (Bartlett), do not turn right. Go straight across the intersection onto Westedge Blvd. Follow it. You will reach a “T” : County Road 15 (Lynwood Blvd). Take a right. Follow 15 to the light in downtown Mound and take a left. Proceed to the Westonka Middle School. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Mondays, August 17, 24, 31, 2026 – “Mainstream” Workshop, 6:00-7:00 pm, Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. No charge. Westonka Whirlers Flyer
Saturday, August 22, 2026 – West Metro Mainstream Workshop (Caller/Instructor Jean Kretzschmar – “Mainstream” workshop 9:45 am-11:45 am). Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Rohlf Room– just to the left of the entrance. Please RSVP to host caller Jean Kretzschmar, 952-949-6607, call or text. Angels needed and appreciated. West Metro Mainstream Workshop Flyer
Saturdays, August 22, 2026 – East Metro “New Plus Calls” Workshop (Caller/Instructor Ben Stokes – “New Plus Calls” workshop 9:00 am-12:00 pm). Kaposia Library, 131 7th Ave N, South St Paul, MN 55075. Review and practice the NEW plus calls coming down from Advanced. Note: these events are not intended for dancers new to plus – rather this brief series is intended to focus on the ~ 12 calls from advanced. East Metro New Plus Calls Workshop Flyer
Upcoming Round Dance Workshops
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – ETTA Square & Rounds “Granite Fest 2026” – (Granite Fest will be held at the Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, in St. Cloud, August 7-9.) Cuer Sarah Klaphake “Rounds” Workshop 9:30-10:30 am & 2:30-3:30 pm. Attached is a flyer for the full weekend. In addition, the evening dances are open to all plus dancers. If you have questions, or to register, contact Tom Allen at allentca@mac.com, or call 320-252-4230. Granite Fest Flyer and Registration
Tuesdays, August 11, 25, 2026 – “New Square Dance Plus Calls & Phase II Round Dance” Workshop (Caller/Instructor Dan Sahlstrom – “Phase II” 6:30–7:00 pm, “Plus” 7:00-9:00 pm). United Methodist Church – Anoka, 850 South St, Anoka, 55303. Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 28 and August 11, 25. Designed for current Plus dancers who want to learn the NEW PLUS CALLS and New Round Dancers who want to practice Phase II Two Steps. Casual attire. Treats welcome. $10/person, $5/youth, $30/family max. Dan’se P.A.C. Flyer