Welcome to the Rochester 4x4s
Teen Square Dance Group
Beginning
level

(See "Questions" below 
for more information)

Drawn by our square dancer Sarah May
No experience
needed

(See "Questions" below 
for more information)

Summer:
Air
Conditioned
 


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4H Club at the
Cornell Cooperative Extension 
249 Highland Ave.
Rochester, NY
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Club Calendar

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We'll keep you informed!!


Winter:
Heated
 



? ? ? QUESTIONS ? ? ?
Where do we meet?
Why Square Dance?
Why is the club called 4x4s?
What is Square Dancing?
What else do we do?
What do I wear?
Where else can I Square Dance?
How hard is it to learn?  (It's not!)
Do I have to bring a partner?
Is it expensive?  (Cheaper than the movies)
What we've learned so far.
See our caller.
Some Square Dance Trivia.
Other Square Dance Links.
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  Contact Us
Steve@RHomePage.com
Josie@RHomePage.com

(585) 247-7356



 



Where do we meet?
4H Club at the
Cornell Cooperative Extension

249 Highland Ave.
Rochester, NY
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Here are some links to maps...
Map of how to get  to  the 4H club at the Cornell Cooperative Extension

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Why is the club called the 4x4s?

4 guys and 4 gals.
4 couples on a 4 sided square.
4 H Club.
All 4 fun!!

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Why Square Dance? 

4-Fun (click here for more info on this.)
4-Exercise  (click here for more info on this.)
4-Meeting People
It's as American as Apple Pie.  It was done at the Salt Lake City Olympic Opening Ceremony!  AND it is done all over the world!
(My brother-in-law has square danced in Japan.)   Square Dancing is always called in English. Check out this link!

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What is Square Dancing?

Square Dancing is a unique and very American pasttime.  It is done with 4 couples who start out in the shape of a square (hence the name.)  Each couple forms one side of the square.  A caller 'cues' the various steps.

Starting with very easy steps cued by the caller and done to music, Modern Western Square Dancing easily evolves into a fun kaleidoscope of movement.

Click here to learn more about Square Dancing in the United States.

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What else do we do?

Square dancers typically enjoy many other types of dancing including clogging, round dancing and line dancing.  At the 4x4's we mix traditional square dancing with many of the popular line dances such as the Electric Slide and the Macarena, as well as some oldies but goodies such as the Hokey Pokey and the Virginia Reel.

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Where else can I Square Dance?

American Western Square Dance is done all over the world.  (and always in English!)Squa
In Rochester NY you can square dance any day of the week.
Click here for info on many Rochester area clubs
Click here for info about clubs around the world

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How hard is it to learn?

Square Dancing is taught one step at a time.  People of all ages and skill levels have done very well.  Each week the caller will add a few new steps (calls) and the earlier calls will be reviewed.  If you can tell your left from your right (at least most of the time, see cartoon) you can Square Dance.  Making mistakes and recovering from them is half the fun!
Square Dancing is more about moving from one place to another than how you move your feet.
(It can't be too hard - I learned!  ;^)
 

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What Does it Cost?

$4 per person  Less than the cost of a movie!!
$12 maximum per family

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Do I have to bring a partner?

You do not have to bring anyone else.
You can bring a partner or for more fun bring a whole group!

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What do I wear?

Many Square Dancers enjoy wearing western style clothes.
The 4x4s are 'dress casual', western optional.

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What we've learned so far... .

This changes after every lesson.  Come and find out.  You won't be disappointed!!

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Other Square Dance Links

Web Sites:
    Japanese and English  (Animated movements of the steps!)
    Dosado.com (Possibly more information on Square Dancing than you want to know. ;^)
    Square Dance Graphics (Such as the ones on this page.)

Articles:
    Square Dancing as Exercise
    Modern Western Square Dance (Smithsonian Magazine)

 

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