Information About Classes
Mainstream classes are held Wednesday night from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, at the Milwaukie Grange. Classes are led by caller Scott Zinser. All dancers (experienced and new, club members or not) who wish to join our class are encouraged to come check it out. We'd love to have you!
Mainstream program consists of TWO 10-week sessions (October to March). Graduation date is set in April. Tuition is $60.00 per each 10-week session. May be paid at $50.00 up front for $10.00 savings, or monthly at $20.00. Total scholarship money is available by seeing our club president confidentially. Tuition also includes the students first year club membership, Rosetown Ramblers name badge and free admission to all club dances.
New to Square Dance? Don't worry. Here are Tips for Square Dancers - Tips for class members (and the helping Angels too), courtesy of El Camino Reelers
Below is the list of calls in the order in which you will be learning them. Don't be intimidated by the number of calls. Remember: it's a barnyard activity, so it's not meant to be rocket science. So even if you forget the steps, people will still like you.
Square Dance "people picture" animations by Hiroshi Yaoko
Square Dance lesson videos by Richard Beaty from Saddlebrooks Squares
Saddlebrooke Squares produced a complete video series that illustrates all the calls in Mainstream and Plus Level dancing. Richard Beaty from Saddlebrooks Squares graciously granted the Rosetown Ramblers permission to post a link to the online videos. You can watch the complete video lessons at Saddlebrooke Squares Online Lessons.