Southern California is known for many things. Beaches, movie stars and plastic surgery top the list, but the region definitely has something for everyone, including those who love square-dancing. Whether you're near Los Angeles, Orange County or San Diego, you'll be able to find a square-dancing club nearby with classes and dances every month.
The Thunderbird Square Dance Club meets to dance two Saturdays a month; each has a different theme, such as the roaring 20s or Irish jig. The room is spacious enough for everyone to have a good time square-dancing. Snacks are usually served and a newsletter put out by the club each month will have highlights and upcoming news for members.
Thunderbird Square Dance Club
13467 Navajo Rd.
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 946-3483
tbirdsquaredance.org/
Trail Dusters is not just a club, but also teaches newcomers how to square-dance in classes. This club meets four or five times a month to dance and has been known to collect canned food donations for local charities at meetings. While they don't meet anywhere fancy, the dancers have a good time hanging out with friends and fellow square dance lovers.
Trailer Dusters
24740 Paseo Primario
Calabasas, CA 91302
email: [email protected]
traildusters.com/
Bloomin' Squares is a gay and lesbian square-dancing club located in the San Fernando Valley, but the club is open to anyone who loves to square-dance. The club has official "dances" once a month, each with a different theme, but offers classes once a week for newcomers. The club has been around for over a decade and knows how to throw a country party like no other.
Bloomin' Squares
7747 Foothill Blvd.
Tujunga, CA 91042
email: [email protected]
iagsdc.org./bloominsquares/
The Orange Coast Lariats are located in Orange County, giving The OC a taste of country. The club hosts dances on the second Saturday of every month, with classes also offered every Thursday evening between September and May for newcomers.
Orange Coast Lariats
12812 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(951) 678-9086
orangecoastlariats.net/
The San Diego Square Dance Association includes many separate clubs, but has its own monthly dances and classes to offer. The association has a yearly fiesta for all club members and square dancers. These dances include newer pop-country hits and are great for teens and adults alike.
San Diego Square Dance Association
P.O. Box 81573
San Diego, CA 92138
(619) 235-8151
sdsda.org/index.html
