NOW LISTED!!  Our Fall Square Dance Classes!  Click here for details.
 

Come Join Dakota Grand Squares at summer events:

Grand Old Days
Sunday, June 2, 2013
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Ramsey Junior High School - Grand Avenue side of school (grassy area)
1700 Summit Avenue, St. Paul
Caller: Dan Sahlstrom

Highland Fest
Friday and Saturday, July 19 - 20
6:00 to 7:15 p.m. (both nights)
Ford Parkway and Finn Street, St. Paul
Caller: Bob Maiden

April Coronation

Last Year's Queen and King:
 Yvonne and Larry
Crown and Sash 2013-14 Queen and King:
Rose and John Cook

See what a square dance looks like here (.avi file - 9MB)

The Dakota Grand Squares attend Somerset Elementary's Annual Hoedown

Click on the picture to see more from the Hoedown

Dakota Grand Squares Club Information

Members of Dakota Grand Squares welcome all Square dancers and Round dancers. If you are searching for a place to dance, you've found it!  Our dances are held on the first Saturday of each month.  Spectators and guests are always welcome.  If you have questions or comments or want more information, send us an e-mail at info@grandsquares.com.

Club Activities:

Monthly themed dances from September through May Two summer dances (July and August) Annual Christmas Brunch (Click here to see the 2009 Christmas Brunch picture show) Support state wide organizations (ROUNDUP, Minnesota Federation) Give square dance demonstrations (County Fair, schools, retirement communities, etc.) Summer picnic Host square dance lessons Banner Raids

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Square Dance Instruction 



 

Classes in September 2013

• Beginner Modern Square Dance Classes
   
• Monday evenings: 6:15 - 8:00 p.m.
  September 23, 2013 through February 25, 2014
   
• West 7th Community Center
  265 Onedia Street (St. Clair and Oneida)
  St. Paul
   
• Open to Couples, Solos, Families, Teens
  No experience needed, casual attire with comfortable shoes.
  Come join a healthy pastime, good for mind and body, offering fun, fellowship, and friendship
  $4.00 per person for each class
   
• Caller: Larry Fruetel

 
For more information
Contact:  John and Rose Cook
651- 225-9709

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Dance Schedule

2012-13 Dance Schedule
 

Date	SD Caller	RD Cuer	Location	Theme
July 13,2012	Wayne Kubicek	Robin Fryman	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Dancing in the Park (Casual dress) Serving: Finger Foods
August 24, 2012	Abe Maier	Robin Fryman	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Watermelon Dance (Casual dress) Serving: Watermelon Picnic at 6:00 (all welcome) - dance at 7:00
September 14, 2012	Dick Rueter	Robin Fryman	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Sports night (Casual dress) Serving: Finger Foods Wear your favorite team attire See pictorial of dance
October 6, 2012	Roger McNeil	Bernadette McNeil	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Fall Harvest Serving: Apple treats and more Food shelf donations welcome
November 3, 2012	Dan Sahlstrom	Dan Sahlstrom	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Salute to Veterans Red/White/Blue are the colors of the evening Serving: Finger Foods Bring Hats, Mittens, Scarves, and Socks to donate See pictorial of dance
December 1, 2012	Mike Driscoll	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Untrim the Tree Serving: Holiday treats Win a Christmas ornament
January 5, 2013	Dick Rueter	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	RoundUp with Rueter Serving: Finger Foods Western wear!
February 2, 2013	Abe Maier	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Black and White (wear black and white) Serving: Finger Foods
March 2, 2013	Tom Allen	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Back to the '50's Serving: Pie Night
April  6, 2013	Dan Sahlstrom	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Royalty Coronation (Free Admission for Current Royalty) Serving: Cake (club provided) and Finger foods See pictorial of dance
May 4, 2013	Jerry Junck	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Hawaiian Beach Party Serving: Finger Foods Wear your beach clothes!
July 12, 2013	Wayne Kubicek		Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Dancing in the Park (Casual dress) Pre-dance pot luck at 6:00 Open to all - bring a dish to pass At dance serving: Finger Foods
August 9, 2013	Ernie Auringer		Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Watermelon Dance (Casual dress) Serving: Watermelon

Map to St. John Vianney 789 17th Ave N, South St Paul 55075

Map to St. Patrick's Church 3525 72nd Street East, Inver Grove Heights 55076

Map to Kaposia Park  South St. Paul, one block east of Highway 52 on Butler Avenue

All dances start at 7 p.m 
Round dance : 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and between tips

Square dance: 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. All dances Mainstream with the star tip Plus.

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Club Officers


2012-13 Club Officers President Jim Burton Vice President John Cook Secretary Audrey and Bill Nisbit Treasurer Rose Cook Membership Chairman Jeanine Maiden Past Presidents Pat McCann, Al & Gayle Wutschke Banner Chairman Larry and Yvonne Stafford Caller Booking Cyndi Radant ROUNDUP Open Dance Listings Audrey and Bill Nisbit ROUNDUP Reporter Pat Briese ROUNDUP Dance Ads Jay and Verlene Myers Pop/Water Chair Jan and Dawain Rondeau Serving Schedulers Jan and Jim Belmonte Queen / King Yvonne and Larry Stafford Lesson Coordinator John Cook Historian (open) Cabinet Keepers Larry and Yvonne Stafford Web Master  Jay Myers

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Other Places to Visit
 See a review of the 2011 -2012 Square Dance year with Dakota Grand Squares!
Ditto - 2010-2011 Square Dance Year
Ditto - 2009-2010 Square Dance Year
Ditto - 2008-2009 Square Dance Year

Minnesota square dance clubs
        Minnesota Square Dance Federation Web site

Twin City area
          Central East Region Callers/Cuers
          Central East Region Clubs

Conventions / Festival / Events
          Minnesota State Convention - 2013
         62nd National Convention - 2013 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Other interesting web sites
        Animated display of Square Dance calls
            United Square Dancers of America
          Japanese SD Site (English Version)
          Square dance resources on the web

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  Square Dancers come in all ages and sizes!
  

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For more information about club activities email info@grandsquares.com