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Square Dance Clubs in Florida

Although square (and round) dancing is for people of all ages, it's particularly popular with seniors. When you consider the huge numbers of people who retire to Florida, it's only natural that a large number of square dance clubs can be found around the state. Many of these clubs are well organized and hold weekly dances as well as classes and other special events.

  1. Whirl and Twirl Square and Round Dance

    • The Whirl and Twirl Square and Round Dance club, which traces its roots back to 1962, opened its own dance center in 1995 in Orlando. The club holds basic and advanced level dance lessons on Tuesdays and round dance classes every Thursday throughout the year. Dances are held every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 to 10 p.m. This a club for couples only who can demonstrate a degree of proficiency in square dancing. In addition to its weekly events, the club holds various socials and attends square dancing events around the state. Each year the club holds an election to name its officers.

      Whirl and Twirl Square and Round Dance
      6949 Venture Circle
      Orlando, FL 32807
      407-679-2882
      whirlandtwirl.org

    Orange Blossom Squares

    • Established in 1986, the Orange Blossom Squares club holds weekly dances at the La Hacienda Recreation Center in The Villages, which is a retirement community northwest of Orlando. The club was founded in 1986 and has over 200 members. Classes are held on Monday mornings and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, while dances are held nearly every Sunday night at 7 p.m. The dances are open to all, but to be in the club and participate in programs you must be a resident of The Villages. The club also stages dances on special days such as holidays and performs at local nursing homes. In addition to the dances, the clubs holds various events such as golf outings, bowling nights and an annual picnic.

      Orange Blossom Squares
      1200 Avenida Central
      Lady Lake, FL 32159
      305-750-6007
      synh.com

    Palm Bay Promenaders

    • The Palm Bay Promenaders hold a square dance every Thursday at the Tropical Haven Hall, which is across from the airport in the city of Melbourne. Many of these Thursday dances also have a holiday theme such as a Patriot's Dance around the Fourth of July, a St. Patrick's Day Jig and a Christmas dinner and dance. The weekly festivities start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. The Promenaders also hold both square and round dance classes at various times of the year on selected days. Members of the club participate in various other events such as a country and western barbecue. The club has its own newsletter and holds elections to name officers. The club also has its own callers for both round and square dances.

      Palm Bay Promenaders
      1205 Eddie Allen Road
      Melbourne, FL 32901
      321-242-8490
      promenaders.org

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