sample square dancE IN SEPTEMBEr 2026

“Test drive” square dancing at Square Dance Intro Parties before lessons start. Meet some nice folks, learn the moves, have some fun.

Learn all you need to know on the spot. No experience needed, no partner required. We’ll teach you everything that you need to know. Come on your own or with a friend. Dress casually. Be ready to learn a few things and move in time to music.

Free Square Dance Samplers:
Sunday August 30, 2:00-3:30 at Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview
Thursday Sept. 10, 7:00-8:45 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield
Monday Sept. 14, 7:00-8:45 at Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster, Morton Grove

See UCAN Square Dance for additional free square dance samplers in the area

Click HERE to sign up for email reminders about upcoming Square Dance Samplers & Lessons.

 

Beginning Square Dance Lessons

Learn To Square Dance in September 2026

Glenview Squares, and also in collaboration with the Morton Grove Park District, offers beginning square dance lessons starting in the fall and winter.

  • Try something new

  • Move to music

  • Wake up your brain

  • Make new friends

Come on your own or with a friend
Casual dress.

Things to know before taking Square Dance lessons:

  • FAQs - What to know about Square Dance lessons (here)

  • Meet your instructors: James Cha & Candice Hansen (here)

 

Beginning Square Dance — Mondays in Morton Grove
evenings by the Morton Grove Park District in collaboration with Glenview Squares.

Lessons Start: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster, Morton Grove, IL
Instructor: James Cha

Cost/person/session: $175/$215 (Morton Grove resident/non-resident)
Age: 18 and up

Session One of Two: 9/14/26 to 11/2/26
Session Two of Two: 11/9/26 to 1/18/27 [no lesson 11/23, 12/23, 12/30]
(Prerequisite for Session Two: successful completion of Session One, or instructor approval)
Pre-register at mortongroveparks.com

Beginning Square Dance — Thursdays in Deerfield
evenings at First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield.

Lessons Start: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: 1st few classes are at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield then move to First Presbyterian Church 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL

Instructor: Candice Hansen

Cost/person/session: $100 per person

REGISTER and PAY ONLINE

NOTE: When you pay by Zeffy, the “tip” is optional and not required to compete transaction. Just choose OTHER from the drop-down tip amount menu and set the tip to 0%, then proceed with the transaction.
Session One of Two: 9/17/26 to 11/5/26
Session Two of Two: 11/12/26 to 1/21/27 [no lesson 11/26, 12/24, 12/31]
(Prerequisite for Session Two: successful completion of Session One, or instructor approval)

OR

Print and complete registration form and bring to class

financial assistance

The Glenview Square Dance Club offers financial assistance to members and prospective members who can benefit from help with square dance related costs. These include: beginning and intermediate lessons, caller development, club membership dues, and special dances.

Click here for details regarding eligibility, approved fund uses, and application procedures.

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