How Do I Get Started?

Square dancing is a little bit like typing: at first you have to think about where each letter is on the keyboard; but with repitition, it becomes automatic. In square dancing you learn how to do each of the calls. Each week you learn new calls and have fun dancing with the calls you've already learned. Over time, doing the calls pretty much becomes automatic— like typing.

And, along the way to learning the calls, you'll be having fun and making friends from the very beginning. About half-way through you will be able to go to regular dances (all the callers know what you've learned so far and use just those calls).

When Can I Start?

Little T Squares starts a new beginners' class in late August or early September of each year. Sessions are at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evenings at the War Memorial Building in Lenoir City (click on Location for directions).

You won't be alone at these sessions. We typically have a couple dozen people or more wanting to learn to square dance. To help everyone learn quicker we have "angels" —experienced dancers who dance in the squares with the new people so everything goes smoother. This is also a great way to meet some of the other Little T Square members.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Square Dancing?
Like we said on the home page, it is fun and fellowship set to music. But here are a bunch of reasons to square dance.

What should I wear?
Wear whatever you want to the lessons each week. Most people come in jeans/shorts/etc.

About halfway through the year you will start going to regular dances in addition to the classes. At the dances we see everything from jeans to fancy western outfits for the men. Some women prefer to wear those fun square dance dresses that look so pretty when they twirl, but most any dress works at a square dance.

With many special theme dances throughout the year, a lot of us wear theme-related costumes too. Check out our Picture Gallery to see some of these costumes and the Schedule for upcoming themes.

What does it cost?
Each session costs $6. This is about the same as most square dances ($6 - $8) in the area.

How big are the classes?
It varies from year-to-year. But, we typically have between 20 - 40 students each year.