The Dakota Grand Squares took part in the On The Road Again Festival in South St. Paul on October 10th.

Our dancing crew at On The Road Again
For more pictures click here.

Square Dancers come in all ages and sizes!

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

Fall 2010: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 



 

Basic Blast in October 2011

The Tuesday night dance parties are now being held every Tuesday through December 13th at the Salem Lutheran site (see map link below).

Thanks to all who participated in the Basic Blast weekend on October 28/29.

Dance Parties are 7:00 - 9:00
   
Caller: Dan Sahlstrom
Contact:  Pat McCann (651) 457-7640 or Art Janota (651) 454-2942
   Map to Salem Lutheran, 11 Bernard St. West, West St. Paul 55118                                               
 

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Dance Schedule

2011-12 Dance Schedule
 

Date	SD Caller	RD Cuer	Location	Theme
July 8,2011	Bob Maiden	Robin Fryman	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Dancing in the Park (Casual dress) Serving: Finger Foods
August 12, 2011	Wayne Kubicek	Robin Fryman	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Watermelon Dance (Casual dress) Serving: Watermelon
September 11, 2011 (Sunday 1:30)	Ernie Auringer	Robin Fryman	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Red, White and Blue (Casual Dress Serving: Finger Foods
October 1, 2011	Sprosty Twins	Doug Sprosty	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Harvest Festival Serving: Pumpkin treats and more Costumes optional
November 5 ,2011	Dick Reuter	Robin Fryman	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	RoundUp with Reuter Serving: Finger Foods Bring Hats, Mittens, and Socks to donate
December 3, 2011	Dan Sahlstrom	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	New Dancer Dance  Serving: Holiday treats
January 7, 2012	Dean Libby	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Sports Night Serving: Hot Dogs (club provided) Wear a team tee or jersey
February 4, 2012	Abe Maier	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Bear Hug (win your Valentine a bear) Serving: Finger Foods
March 3, 2012	Mike Driscoll	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Black and White (wear black and white) Serving: Root Beer floats Bring an item for a food shelf
April  1, 2012 (Sunday 1:30)	Tom Allen	Sarah Klaphake	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Royalty Coronation (Free Admission for Current Royalty) Serving: Cake (club provided) and Finger foods
May 5, 2012	Jerry Junck	Ken LaBau	St. John Vianney, South St. Paul	Hawaiian Beach Party Serving: Finger Foods Wear your beach clothes!
July 2012	TBD	TBD	Kaposia Park, South St. Paul	Dancing in the Park (Casual dress) Serving: Finger Foods
August 2012	TBD	TBD	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


2011-12 Club Officers Co-Presidents Pat McCann / Allen & Gayle Wutschke Vice President Jim Burton Secretary Audrey and Bill Nisbit Treasurer Art and Dorothy Janota Membership Chairman Jeanine Maiden Past President Jerry and Dolly Kemling Banner Chairman Marjory Johns 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 Marjory Johns Lesson Coordinator Dolly Kemling 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 2010 -2011 Square Dance year with Dakota Grand Squares!
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 - 2011
         61st National Convention - 2012 Spokane, Washington

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

(To have your web site added, send  an email to the address below)




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