What is Western Square Dancing?

Unlike classical or "hoe down" style square dancing, in which dancers follow a previously learned sequence of moves, western style square dancers do not know the next move until it is called. Proficiency in western style square dancing, therefore, requires a few lessons and lots of practice. A sense of humor also helps!

Men typically wear jeans or western cut dress pants with long- sleeved western shirts and neckerchiefs or bolo ties. About half the women choose to wear the traditional square dance dresses with voluminous petticoats. Other women prefer to wear longer dirndl skirts or line-dancing attire. These dress conventions are not mandatory—you can actually wear whatever you feel comfortable in!