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Square Dance Clubs Are Getting in Their Own Way - Brushy Mountain Squares Square dance clubs don’t usually set out to sabotage themselves – but many are quietly following patterns that shrink their communities year after year. It’s rarely one big mistake. It’s a collection of small habits that feel “safe,” “traditional,” or “just how we do things,” but...

https://brushymountainsquares.com/2026/06/08/square-dance-clubs-are-getting-in-their-own-way/

Square Dance Clubs Are Getting in Their Own Way - Brushy Mountain Squares Square dance clubs don’t usually set out to sabotage themselves – but many are quietly following patterns that shrink their communities year after year. It’s rarely one big mistake. It’s a collection of small habits that feel “safe,” “traditional,” or “just how we do things,” but...

Saturday Night - PRIDE kick-off dance with Chi-Town Squares

Midsommarfest June 13-14 is Chi-Town Squares biggest outreach opportunity. Can you spend an hour or two at our club booth chatting with people about square dancing, handing out swag and invitations to our free summer dance parties.
Sign up for a time spot on Saturday 6/13 or Sunday 6/14 at the next dance or club night, or email [email protected]

NEED A NAME BADGE?
The next club badge order will be June 6, and should arrive in time for the IAGSDC convention in Montreal. If you wish to order a badge in time for convention please email [email protected] before June 6, 2026.

Congratulations to Bob and Carolyn Lopez, who were awarded Chi-Town Squares highest honor, the Yellow Rock award for outstanding contributions to the club and square dance community. Well done, and thank you!

Free summer dance parties! New class begins Sept. 10, 2026!

Chi-Town Squares welcomes Avery Arnold
SSD/Plus Club Night
Thursday, March 5·7:30 – 9:30pm
Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Admission $10, $9 for members