The Mount Baker Square Dance Council promotes square and round dancing in the north Puget Sound region of Washington State (WA).  Serving Snohomish County, Skagit County, Whatcom County, Island County and San Juan County.

This site contains information on Square Dance Clubs, Dance Schedules, New Dancer Lessons and Level Dances in our region, and much more.  Navigate to your areas of interest by clicking (your mouse) on the buttons in the left margin or clicking on the "hyperlinked" text or graphics.

There are a couple of new links on the "Links" page:  Callerlab and a square dance animations website.  The Callerlab web site includes all the square dance call definitions.

Getting Started in Square Dancing:

For those of you who may be interested in getting started in square dancing, we have a flier (pdf document) which you can download from the "Fliers" page which has some information about square dancing and lessons.  Also, be sure to see our lessons page, which lists the current dates and times for lessons offered by the square dance clubs in the Mt. Baker Square Dance Council.

HEY GUYS:  There are a lot more single women in square dancing than there are single men.  Think about taking our square dance lessons and join the fun!

"All Around Dancer" Fun Dangle

You Can Earn this Dangle to show that you are an all around dancer and have a great time sharpening your dance skills at the same time.  All you have to do is Dance at 10 different clubs in Mt. Baker Council within 1 year span of time. (Level dances may be included).

Have the club president or vice-president of the club you visit sign and date your signoff sheet for verification. When you have ten signatures from ten different clubs (including your own home club), present your signoff sheet to your own club president for your dangle.

Dangles are available from Mt. Baker Council at no cost to the club.  Click here for signoff sheet.

Where to Dance (where2dance.com)
A list of places to go square and round dancing in the northwest.  Brought to you by Kappie Kappenman (also on the "Web Links" page)

 The Mount Baker Square Dance Council is a member of the Square and Folk Dance Federation of Washington, Inc.

The Square Dance is the official Washington State dance

On April 17, 1979, the square dance became the official Washington state dance. When the pioneers came west, they brought with them a dance called the quadrille, which means square in French. The pioneers liked the simpler term and so the square dance was born. The dance is known for its series of figures and footwork. Dancers are directed by a caller. It is easy to learn, a good form of exercise and fun.
 

Square Dance License Plates
To become a proud owner of a SPECIAL SQUARE DANCER LICENSE PLATE all you have to do is take your vehicle registration or license "Renewal Notice" to your local friendly Department of Vehicle Licensing Agency. Tell them you are a Square Dancer and you want the special Square Dancer License Plate.

Be sure to send us your new plate number and identify your city and club name. You can send this information to the Program Coordinator:
Gailyn Ploeg by e-mail ploegrj@msn.com or call 360-766-6729.

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Coming Events

 

North End (In Addition to the Edmonds Dance)

ALZHEIMER’S BENEFIT SQUARE DANCE

SUNDAY, February 8, 2009
2:00 to 5:00 PM

Skagit Valley Grange
21273 Cook Road
Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Alzheimer's Benefit Dance

Sunday, February 22, 2009;   Noon - 6 pm
Edmonds Masonic Hall; 515 Dayton;  Edmonds, WA

My Name is Joe Bahr.  My brother, Marty Bahr, showed signs of Alzheimer's in his late 40's.  Today, at the age of 59, he is totally incapacitated - unable to do even the simplest of tasks.  I invite you to join me, along with the Sky Valley Whirlwinds, February 22, 2009 at the Edmonds Masonic Hall; 515 Dayton;  Edmonds, WA 98020 from 12 - 6 pm for a square dance with multiple callers and cuers.  All proceeds from this "donation only" dance will go directly to benefit Alzheimer's research and support group.

If you are unable to attend the dance and would like to make a contribution, you may send a check payable to Rush University Medical Center, addressed to Alzheimer's Benefit Dance; P.O. Box 1163; Monroe, WA 98272.

Thank you for your support for this worthwhile charity that touches so many lives each day.

Joe Bahr