Valentine’s Day Square Dance (plus The Basics of Partner Dancing Workshop)

Join us for our annual Valentine’s Day Square Dance. This is a family-friendly event, accessible to all ages and skill levels–no experience needed. And thanks to funding from Try This WV, this square dance is FREE! (Or consider a $5-$10 donation to help support the continuation of programs like these.)

Be sure and arrive early for The Basics of Partner Dancing Workshop before the square dance. This is taught by Morgantown dance instructors David and Amy Loomis of All Things Swing and funded by Your Community Foundation.

6pm-7pm: The Basics of Partner Dancing Workshop
7pm-9pm: Valentine’s Day Square Dance (called by Taylor Runner and music by Half Past Four)
Where: Arthurdale Heritage, 18 Q Rd. Arthurdale, WV 26520, inside our historic Center Hall.

Health Benefits of Square Dancing:

1. Exercise – Square dancing is a low-impact exercise that has been shown to slow heart rate and lower blood pressure. You can burn up to 400 calories for every 30 minutes of dancing.

2. Coordination – Learning new square dance figures on the spot increases your ability to recognize patterns through mind-body coordination. You’ve got to think on your feet!

3. Heritage – Square dances have been happening at Arthurdale since the 1930s. You become part of Arthurdale’s legacy by participating in our square dances.

4. Community – Square dancing can help increase your self-esteem and sense of belonging by bringing folks of all ages together. You can’t square dance by yourself!