September 11, 2021 – Linwood Days “150th Anniversary Celebration” Square Dance Demo, Stacy, Caller Dan Sahlstrom, organized by Jolly Promenaders. Linwood Township celebrated its 150th anniversary at this year’s Linwood Days. Square dancing was featured because dancing was one of the activities that was done back then. Several people gave square dancing a try during the audience participation portions.
September 10, 2021 – County Line Squares “Welcome Back” Square Dance, Monticello, Caller Abe Maier, Guest Caller Tom Allen, Cuer Sarah Klaphake. Dancers from Beaux & Belles, Cambridge Corners, Hotfoot Stompers, Koronis Nite Owls, Spares & Pairs, and Westonka Whirlers joined the County Line Squares dancers. Also present were Hotfoot Stompers Queen Sharon, Westonka Whirlers Queen Jennifer and King Barry, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, and SDM Historian Al Martin.
September 8, 2021 – Spares & Pairs Square Dance, Bloomington, Caller Larry Fruetel, Cuers Jean and Steve Philson. Dancers from Ar-Dale Dancers, County Line Squares, Dakota Grand Squares, South Metro Stars, Triple T Squares, Wandering Wheels, and Westonka Whirlers joined the Spares & Pairs dancers. Also present were Westonka Whirlers Queen Jennifer and King Barry, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, SDM Historian Al Martin, and SDM Marketing Director Dee Scott. Westonka Whirlers claimed a Spares & Pairs banner (see photo above).
Dancers with Caller Larry Fruetel and Cuers Jean and Steve Philson (some of the dancers departed before the photo was taken).
September 5, 2021 – Rockin’ Country Dancers Square Dance, West Union, Caller Larry Johansen. Koronis Nite Owls (photo) claimed a Rockin’ Country Dancers banner.
September 3-6, 2021, Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) Demos, Rollag, Callers Mark Helfter and Myron Hollatz. Dancers from Canada, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin and more enjoyed the demos and audience participation (including the “Chicken Dance” for kids of all ages – photo above).
Square dancing for all ages.
September 1, 2021 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen. Koronis Nite Owls, Crystal Cross Trailers, and County Line Squares danced with Beaux & Belles. County Line Squares claimed a Beaux & Belles banner.
August 29, 2021 – SDM Phase II Waltz and Two-Step Round Dance, Maple Lake, Cuer Sarah Klaphake. Dancers from Westonka Whirlers, Spares & Pairs, Hotfoot Stompers, ETTA Square & Rounds, and County Line Squares were present.
August 26, 2021 – Wadena Whirlaways Refresher Square Dance, Staples, Caller Tom Allen, Cuer Donna Stone. Rockin’ Country Dancers, Rays Promenaders, North Country Plus, Friendly Squares, County Line Squares, and Country Twirlers joined the Wadena Whirlaways dancers (some dancers had departed before the photo was taken). SDM board members present were: Education Director Audrey Boyd, Treasurer Gael Zachman, and Chair LeRoy Elfmann. LeRoy presented Live Lively Program awards to recognize chronologically enriched dancers who remain active within their organizations (see photos below).
Franklin received his “Octogenarian Live Lively Award”
Dave received his “Octogenarian Live Lively Award”
Stan received his “Octogenarian Live Lively Award”
Denise received her “Septuagenarian Live Lively Award”
Co-presidents Kathy and Audrey received a certificate congratulating Wadena Whirlaways on its 50th Anniversary (which actually was last year, presentation was delayed due to the the pandemic)
August 25, 2021 – ETTA Square & Rounds Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen, Cuer Sarah Klaphake. County Line Squares and Crystal Cross Trailers danced with the ETTA Square & Rounds dancers.
August 22, 2021 – Nowthen Threshing Show Square Dance Demo, Nowthen, Caller Abe Maier. Dancers from Cambridge Corners, County Line Squares, Hotfoot Stompers, Single Circles, Spares & Pairs, and Westonka Whirlers were present.