El Camino Reelers: Square Dancing in Silicon Valley for the LGBTQ Community and friends

Beginner Classes

Our Fall 2026 Beginner Class begins on September 15..

The class will meet every Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for 15 weeks. Please plan to attend as many sessions as possible.

By the end of this class you'll be dancing at the popular Mainstream level and will know the related calls, terms and concepts. You'll be a member of the club... and you'll have a lot of fun learning!

Location: St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4111 Alma Street, Palo Alto

Instructors: Classes will be taught by our rotating line-up of staff callers, with help from our "angels" (experienced club members).

Price: $150. Please bring cash or a check made payable to El Camino Reelers. You may also pay in advance via PayPal using the PayPal button on this page.

Light refreshments (snacks/beverages) included.

Student price includes FREE admission to club dances, picnics and potlucks during the fall, with class-level tips. Come out and practice your skills and have fun dancing with the Reelers!

There will be one club-level tip for experienced dancers from 6:45 to 7:00 and one more club-level tip later in the evening.

More detailed information about the class will be available in the coming weeks.

Calls Taught So Far (2025 Fall Beginner Class) Click on a call name to see a description of the call, with diagrams, videos, and helpful hints. Instructors will update this list after each class.

Resources for Learning Square Dance Calls (Kurt's handout for the Fall 2024 "Green" Beginner Class)

Lesson Plan for "SD 101: Modern Square Dance Fundamentals" (15 week class, Fall 2024)

Square Dance Recovery Techniques If you get lost and aren't sure where to go (Kurt's tips, June 2024)

For more info on square dance calls, concepts, and customs, see the Information for Students page.

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