January 9, 2017 – F-M Square Dancers Association “Graduation” Square Dance, Moorhead, Caller Roger McNeil. Pictured above with instructor Roger McNeil, new dancers Sarah, Simone, and Mark graduated from mainstream lessons. And yes, Simone had pajama day at school so she’s wearing her giraffe pj’s and a bathrobe. Root beer floats were enjoyed after the graduation ceremony.
Westonka Whirlers
January 15, 2017 – Westonka Whirlers “Cat in the Hat” Square Dance, Mound, Caller Roger McNeil, Cuer Ray Belanger, Guest Cuer Bernadette McNeil. Seven squares were present, with Dakota Grand Squares Queen Becky, Westonka Whirlers Queen Jenny and King Randy, Come Square Dance Chair Vince Dahlheimer, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, SDM Secretary Mary Kay Amberg, and SDM Historian Al Martin. Spares & Pairs (pictured above) and County Line Squares retrieved their banners.
Hot Foot Stompers
January 14, 2017 – Hot Foot Stompers “Western” Square Dance, Coon Rapids, Caller Mike Driscoll, Cuer Ken LaBau. Fourteen squares with dancers from 12 organizations were present. Also present were Dakota Grand Squares Queen Becky, Dan’se P.A.C. Queen Janet, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, Federation President Janet Sahlstrom, and Federation Treasurer Jerry Elfert. Ar-Dale Dancers (see picture above) and County Line Squares retrieved their banners.
Beaux & Belles
January 11, 2017 – Beaux & Belles “Badges and Dangles” Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen, Cuer Sarah Klaphake. Four squares with dancers from Beaux & Belles and County Line Squares (pictured above) were present.
Kaleidoscope Squares
January 8, 2017 – Kaleidoscope Squares ABC square dance, Rochester, Caller Monte Guenzler. Seven new dancers (pictured above) and nine angels were present. Fun had by all. Everyone brought a food item for our local food shelf.
Ar-Dale Dancers
January 8, 2017 – Ar-Dale Dancers “Snowflake” Square Dance, White Bear Lake, Caller Larry Fruetel, Cuer Ken LaBau. Ten squares with dancers from 12 organizations were present. Also present were Cambridge Corners King Kevin, Ar-Dale Dancers Queen Beth and King Andy, Caller Denise Heinz, Come Square Dance Chair Vince Dahlheimer, and SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann. Cambridge Corners, County Line Squares, Friendly Twirlers, and Hot Foot Stompers claimed Ar-Dale Dancers banners.
On January 3, we graduated six new dancers who did very well and are excited about their new dancing experience. Our potluck consisted of Sloppy Joe’s and other goodies. Mike Hogan will be calling at our dance on February 12 and we will be taking pictures of all you sweethearts. Come dance with us.
Dakota Grand Squares
January 7, 2016 – Dakota Grand Squares “Apron” Square Dance, St Paul, Caller Larry Fruetel, Cuers Jean and Steve Philson. Eleven squares including Spares & Pairs Queen Evonne and King Clem were present. Spares & Pairs (pictured above) and Hot Foot Stompers claimed Dakota Grand Squares banners and Ar-Dale Dancers retrieved their banner.
County Line Squares
January 6, 2017 – County Line Squares “50’s – Sock Hop” Square Dance, Monticello, Caller Tom Allen, Cuer Ken LaBau. Eight squares with dancers from Beaux & Belles, County Line Squares, Dan’se P.A.C., Hot Foot Stompers, Single Circles, Spares & Pairs, and Westonka Whirlers were present. Also present were County Line Squares and Hot Foot Stompers new dancers, County Line Squares Queen Helen and King Steve, Come Square Dance Chair Vince Dahlheimer, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, and SDM Treasurer Deb Hollimon. Hot Foot Stompers present are pictured above.
Beaux & Belles
January 4, 2017 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance, St Cloud, Caller Tom Allen. Four squares with dancers (pictured above) from Amethyst Squares (Thunder Bay, Canada), Beaux & Belles, and County Line Squares.
County Line Squares
December 31, 2016 – County Line Squares “Hawaiian – New Year’s Eve” Square Dance, Monticello, Caller Abe Maier, Cuer Jane Simpson. Eleven squares with dancers from Cambridge Corners, County Line Squares, Dakota Grand Squares, Hi! Neighbors (Spring Lake, MI), Hot Foot Stompers, Single Circles, Spares & Pairs, Wandering Wheels, and Westonka Whirlers were present. Also present were Dakota Grand Squares Queen Becky, Single Circles Queen Carla, Spares & Pairs Queen Evonne and King Clem, County Line Squares Queen Helen and King Steve, Come Square Dance Vince Dahlheimer, SDM Chair LeRoy Elfmann, and SDM Historian Al Martin.