Category Archives: Activities

Cambridge Corners

October 5, 2018 – Cambridge Corners “Octoberfest” Square Dance, Isanti, Caller Dick Rueter.  Hot Foot Stompers claimed a Cambridge Corners banner (see photo above).

SDM Fall Festival

September 30, 2018 – SDM Fall Festival Square Dance, St Cloud, Callers Tom Allen, Andy Flint, Abe Maier, and Roger McNeil, Cuers Ken LaBau and Bernadette McNeil (see photo above).  Dancers from Beaux & Belles, County Line Squares, ETTA Square & Rounds, Friendly Squares, Gospel Plus, Hot Foot Stompers, Koronis Nite Owls, L & M Squares, Rays Promenaders, Rockin’ Country Dancers, Saturday Fun Nite, Single Circles, South Metro Stars, Spares & Pairs, Wadena Whirlaways, and Westonka Whirlers were present.

Dancing!

LeRoy and Mary received their 8th Traveler Award from SDM Vice Chair Barry Downs.

Albion Aces

September 29, 2018 – Albion Aces 4-H Club Square Dance Demo, Maple Lake, Caller Abe Maier.  County Line Squares dancers (see photo above) participated in the demo.

Pine Island

September 29, 2018 – Pine Island Square Dance Demo, Pine Island, Caller Monte Guenzler.  Barn dance for beginners photo above.

Caller Monte Guenzler with Patty.

Gospel Plus

September 28, 2018 – Gospel Plus “12th Anniversary” Square Dance, Hopkins, Callers Tom Allen and Dick Rueter, Cuer Ken LaBau.  Dancers (see photo above) from Country Twirlers, County Line Squares, Crystal Cross Trailers, Dakota Grand Squares, ETTA Square & Rounds, Gotta Dance Rounds, Hot Foot Stompers, Spares & Pairs, Wandering Wheels, and Westonka Whirlers helped Gospel Plus celebrate its anniversary.

Happy Anniversary!

Spares & Pairs

September 26, 2018 – Spares & Pairs “Western Night” Square Dance, Bloomington, Caller Dick Rueter, Cuer Robin Fryman.  Westonka Whirlers retrieved their banner from Spares and Pairs (some missed the photo).

Saturday Fun Nite

September 22, 2018 –  Saturday Fun Nite Square Dance, Fargo, Caller Roger McNeil, Cuer Bernadette McNeil.  Dancers were from Country Twirlers, Circle 8 Plus, Valley Stars, Hot Foot Stompers, L & M Squares, and Saturday Fun Nite.  Front and center (holding the banner) are Gail and Dennis from Henryville, IN, who joined the dance.  They are dancing in all 50 states and North Dakota was #36!!

Siingle Circles

September 21, 2018 – Single Circles “Back to School” Square Dance, Maple Grove, Caller Dick Rueter, Cuer Jane Simpson.  Dancers from Westonka Whirlers, Spares & Pairs, Single Circles, Hot Foot Stompers, First City Squares, Dakota Grand Squares, Crystal Cross Trailers, and County Line Squares were present.  Also present were County Line Squares Queen Gael and King Doug, Hot Foot Stompers Queen Coni, SDM Treasurer Gael Zachman, SDM Executive Director LeRoy Elfmann, and SDM Historian Al Martin.  County Line Squares retrieved their banner (see photo above) and Hot Foot Stompers claimed a Single Circles banner (see photo below).

Hot Foot Stompers with Caller Dick Rueter
and Cuer Jane Simpson.

Dick and Rob provided live music for a tip during the dance.