Do you have a hankerin' to square dance?

Published: Monday, Sept. 13 2010 5:08 p.m. MDT

Members of the Rocketeers Dance Club have fun at the Holladay Community Center.

Sarah A. Miller, Deseret News

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Want to learn how to square dance? Now's your chance.

As the new season starts, the Rocketeers and many other square dancing clubs offer lessons for beginners.

For the Rocketeers, classes begin Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., at Horizon Elementary School, 5180 S. 700 West, Murray. Classes continue Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. The first night is free, after that sessions cost $5 per person. Classes will be taught by Jack Cowan, longtime caller for the Rocketeers.

Classes precede the regular Saturday night dance of the Rocketeers, so you can stay and see what the club is all about.

For more information, call Larry and Virginia Bowen, 801-208-9827 or 801-718-9841 or visit www.rocketeerssquaredance.com.

For information on other square dance clubs, visit www.utsquaredance.org.

There will also be a Round Dance Class taught by Steve and Judy Storm, Wednesday, Sept. 22, with beginners going from 7-8:30 p.m., and easy intermediate from 8:30-10 p.m. Cost is $5.50 a person or $11 for couples. Location is Jessup's Hall, 2600 E. Creek Road, Sandy. For more information, call 801-968-7068 or email judystorm@comcast.net.

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