Please See Below for Learning Opportunities and Links
Learn how to square dance in Minnesota through a variety of beginner-friendly options designed to fit your schedule and experience level. Whether you prefer a short “Intro to Square Dancing” session, an intensive fast-track “Blast” class, or a traditional multi-week Mainstream course, there are opportunities throughout the region to get started. After completing the Basic and Mainstream levels, dancers may continue with Plus, Advanced, and Challenge levels. Contact us to find a class near you and begin dancing!
If you would like to learn how to square dance, please contact us at SquareDanceMN@aol.com and we will help you find a class and location. There are a couple of ways to learn how to square dance:
a. “Square Dance ABCs” for beginners or “Intro to Square Dancing” dances are where you learn about fifteen calls. The ABC dances usually lead to a BLAST class where the remainder of the mainstream calls are introduced. Then you need to go square dancing and use all the calls at dances.
b. Another means is a more traditional 12-20 weeks of classes where the 50 “Mainstream“ calls are taught and practiced during 40 hours of instruction. These classes may run once a week from September through December or March or twice a week for 6-10 weeks at various times throughout the year.
After you become proficient at the “Mainstream” level, if you so desire, there are another 50 “Plus“ calls to learn and if you want more, there are also “Advanced” and “Challenge” calls to learn.
The following links provide instructions on calls:
https://videosquaredancelessons.com/lessons/
Upcoming Square Dance ABCs
Mondays, September 14, 21, 28, 2026 – “Intro to Square Dancing,” 6:00-7:00 pm. St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1575 Charlton St, West St Paul, MN 55118. Free! Casual attire. Dakota Squares Flyer
Mondays, September 14, 21, 28, 2026 – Westonka Whirlers “Intro to Square Dancing,” 7:00-8:15 pm. Gillespie Center, 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Free! Casual attire.
Upcoming Square Dance Classes
Mondays, September 14, FMSDA Beginner Square Dance Lessons (“Mainstream Class” 7:00 pm). Community Action Program/Lakes & Prairies (CAP Building), 861 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead, MN 56560. Instructor and info: Bernadette 701-293-6620 or mcneil195421@gmail.com
Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 – November 30, 2026 – Square Dance Class (“Learn to Square Dance” 6:30-8:30 pm). Unity School, 1908 150th St, Balsam Lake, WI 54810. First two nights free starting Monday, September 14th & 21st. Lessons will continue on Monday nights through November 30th. Friendly Twirlers Flyer
Mondays, September 14, 21, 2026 – Square Dance Class (“Learn to Square Dance” 7:00-9:00 pm). Lakewood Care Center, 401 Prairie Ave NE, Staples, MN 56479. Wadena Whirlaways will kick off their fall lessons by hosting 2 FREE introductory square dance lessons. Mondays: September 14th & 21st. Angels are appreciated. Everyone’s welcome: solos, couples, and families. Casual attire. Wadena Whirlaways Flyer
Mondays, September 14, 21, 28, 2026 – Dakota Squares “Plus” Square Dance Class (Caller/Instructor Larry Fruetel “Plus Square Dance Class” 7:00-8:00 pm). St Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1575 Charlton St, West St Paul, MN 55118. Additional sessions: September 14th, 21st, 28th. This is for people who know Mainstream and want to learn Plus. Free! Casual attire.
Tuesdays, September 15, 2026 – Square Dance Lessons (“Mainstream Class” 6:30-8:30pm). Buffalo Middle School, 1300 Hwy 25 N, Buffalo, MN 55313. Starting Tuesday, September 15th, continuing until January. Park in West Lot Off Hwy 25. Enter Door #5. B&B Squares Flyer
Thursdays, September 17, 24, October 1, 2026 – Square Dance Class (Caller/Instructor Tom Allen – “Learn to Square Dance” 7:00-9:00 pm). Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303. Beaux & Belles will host two free nights for newcomers to square dancing on Thursday, September 17th & 24th. Beaux & Belles Flyer
Mondays, September 21, 28, October 5, 2026 – Square Dance Class (Caller/Instructor Abe Maier – “Learn to Square Dance” 7:00-9:00 pm). Little Mountain Elementary School, 9350 Fallon Ave, Monticello, MN 55362. County Line Squares will host two free nights for newcomers to square dancing on Monday, September 21 & 28. Lessons will continue on Monday nights. Angels (graduated dancers) help the newcomers have a fun evening of music and dancing. County Line Squares Flyer
Tuesdays, September 22-October 20, 2026 – Beginner Square Dance Lessons (Caller/Instructor Larry Fruetel – “Mainstream Class” 7:15-9:15 pm). Jefferson Activity Center, 4001 W 102nd St, Bloomington, MN 55437. Session 1 will begin Tuesday, Sept 22nd and continue for 5 Tuesdays. Session 2 will begin Oct 27th and continue for 6 Tuesdays. Register through Bloomington Community Education: https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/ce. Partners are provided. Angels needed and appreciated. Spares & Pairs Flyer
Upcoming Square Dance Blasts
Dates and location to be determined.
Upcoming “New Dancer” Square Dances
Dates and location to be determined.
Upcoming Round Dance Classes
Dates and location to be determined.