First City Squares

September 18, 2016 – First City Squares Square Dance, Bemidji, Caller Abe Maier.  Three squares with dancers from Wadena Whirlaways, ‘Tasca Twirlers, Pairs & Squares (Fort Frances), Friendly Squares, and County Line Squares were represented.

Dancers with Caller Abe Maier.

Dancers with Caller Abe Maier.

Ar-Dale Dancers

September 18, 2016 – Ar-Dale Dancers “Fall is in the Air” Square Dance, White Bear Lake, Caller Dick Rueter, Cuer Ken LaBau.

Spares & Pairs claimed an Ar-Dale Dancers banner.

Spares & Pairs claimed an Ar-Dale Dancers banner.

Dakota Grand square danced with At-Dale Dancers.

Dakota Grand square danced with At-Dale Dancers.

Westonka Whirlers

September 17, 2016 – Westonka Whirlers “Fall Colors” Square Dance, Mound, Caller Dick Rueter, Cuer Ray Belanger.

Spares & Pairs claimed a Westonka Whirlers banner.

Spares & Pairs claimed a Westonka Whirlers banner.

The Kings kicked off the season at the Westonka Whirlers dance.

The Kings kicked off the season at the Westonka Whirlers dance.

Beacon Hills

September 15, 2016 – Afternoon Squares “Beacon Hills” Square Dance Demo, Minnetonka, Caller Abe Maier.  Two squares with about 25 guests attend the demo.

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Single Circles

September 16, 2016 – Single Circles “Live Lively in Maple Grove” Square Dance, Maple Grove, Callers Dick Rueter and Tom Allen, Cuer Ken LaBau.  Eight squares with dancers from nine organizations were present.  Also present were Single Circles Queen Carla and Ar-Dales Queen Beth and King Andy, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Treasurer Deb Hollimon, and SDM Historian Al Martin.

SDM celebrated Single Circles' 35th Anniversary.

SDM celebrated Single Circles’ 35th Anniversary.

Spares & Pairs claimed a Single Circles banner.

Spares & Pairs claimed a Single Circles banner.

Hot Foot Stompers claimed a Single Circles banner.

Hot Foot Stompers claimed a Single Circles banner.

Westonka Whirlers claimed a Single Circles banner.

Westonka Whirlers claimed a Single Circles banner.

County Line Squares claimed a Single Circles banner.

County Line Squares claimed a Single Circles banner.

Callers Dick Rueter and Tom Allen, Cuer Ken LaBau.

Callers Dick Rueter and Tom Allen, Cuer Ken LaBau.

Spares & Pairs

September 14, 2016 – Spares & Pairs Square Dance, Bloomington, Caller Dick Rueter, Cuer Ray Belanger.  Seven squares with dancers from six organizations were present.  Also present were Bloomington Swirlers Queen Sue, Spares & Pairs Queen Evonne and King Clem, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Treasurer Deb Hollimon, and SDM Historian Al Martin.

Caller Dick Rueter!

Caller Dick Rueter!

Zion Lutheran Church

September 11, 2016 – Zion Lutheran Church “Z-Fest” Demo Square Dance, Buffalo, Caller Abe Maier.  Two squares with dancers from Spares & Pairs, Ar-Dale Dancers, and County Line Squares were present.  Three squares danced with the new dancers.

Some of the dancers at the demo.

Some of the dancers at the demo.

Caller Abe Maier and Carol Maier.

Caller Abe Maier and Carol Maier.

Circle right.

Circle right.

Promenade.

Promenade.

Circle left.

Circle left.

Hot Foot Stompers

September 10, 2016 – Hot Foot Stompers Square Dance, Coon Rapids, Caller Dee Dee Dougherty, Cuer Ken LaBau.  Spares & Pairs and Westonka Whirlers claimed Hot Foot Stompers banners.

Spares & Pairs claimed a Hot Foot Stompers banner.

Spares & Pairs claimed a Hot Foot Stompers banner.

Westonka Whirlers claimed a Hot Foot Stompers banner.

Westonka Whirlers claimed a Hot Foot Stompers banner.