sample square dancE IN JANUARY 2026

“Test drive” square dancing at Square Dance Sampler 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 have some fun.

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Mark your calendar for FREE Square Dance Sampler parties.

Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Prairie View Community Center
6834 Dempster, Morton Grove

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
2 pm – 3:30 pm
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Rd., Glenview

Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
6:45 pm – 8:25 pm
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm St, Deerfield

beginning square dance lessons

Learn To Square Dance in February 2026

Glenview Squares, in partnership with the Morton Grove and Deerfield Park Districts, offers beginning square dance lessons starting in the fall and winter.

Click HERE to sign up for email reminders about upcoming Square Dance lessons and intro parties.

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
Beginning Square Dance Lessons will be offered on Monday evenings by the Morton Grove Park District in collaboration with Glenview Squares.

Lessons Start: Monday, Jan. 26, 2026

Time: 7 pm - 8:45 pm
Location: Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster, Morton Grove, IL
Instructor: James Cha

Session One of Two: 1/26/26 to 3/23/26 [8-week course]
Session Two of Two: 3/30/26 to 5/18/26 [8-week course]
(Prerequisite for Session Two: successful completion of Session One, or instructor approval)

Cost/person/session: $175/$215 (Morton Grove resident/non-resident)
Age: 18 and up
Pre-register at mortongroveparks.com

Beginning Square Dance — Thursdays in Deerfield
Beginning Square Dance Lessons will be offered on Thursday evenings at the Patty Turner Center (Deerfield Park District) in collaboration with Glenview Squares.

Lessons Start: Thursday, February 5, 2026

Time: 6:45 pm - 8:25 pm
Location: Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield, IL
Instructor: Candice Hansen

Session One of Two: 2/5/26 to 3/26/26 [9-week course]
Session Two of Two: 4/9/26 to 5/4/26 [8-week course]
(Prerequisite for Session Two: successful completion of Session One, or instructor approval)

Cost/person/session: Session 1 - $95/110 (Deerfield resident/nonresident)
Session 2 - $80/95 (Deerfield resident/nonresident)

Pre-Register in mid-January 2026 by registering here, calling Patty Turner Center at (847) 940-4010, or in person at the first class.

‘plus OR BUST’ square dance lessons

Plus lessons are for existing SSD square dancers who want to learn to dance at the Mainstream or Plus levels, or who want to fine-tune their Plus-level dancing skills. Instructor James Cha builds in plenty of practice and review while teaching new calls each week. Dancers who complete all four sessions of Glenview Squares’ Plus or Bust course will be able to confidently dance Mainstream and Plus calls from a variety of starting points.

The Glenview Squares Plus course run September through May and is divided into four sessions.

Prerequisites for Session 1: student must have completed SSD and been square dancing for at least 6 months, or have instructor approval.
Prerequisites for Sessions 2, 3, 4: student must have successfully completed previous sessions or have instructor approval.

Session 2: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 - Jan. 14, 2026 (8 classes)
Session 3: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 - March 18, 2026 (9 classes)
Session 4: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - May 27, 2026 (9 classes)

Class Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
Instructor: James Cha

Cost per session per person: $100 for 8-week session; $110 for 9-week session

REGISTER ONLINE

Click here to pay online via our new Zeffy platform. NOTE: When you pay by Zeffy, the “tip” is optional and not required to compete transaction.

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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