Square Dance Manners

Set Up a Square Promptly

Get up when the music starts.

Join the Nearest Square that is Forming

If all the nearby squares are filled, hold your hand up high so that the caller can either guide you to a square where you are needed or get some other couples to join you.

Do Not Walk Through a Square or Bypass a Square to Get to Another

It is bad manners to bypass a square that needs a couple. Even worse, is to leave a square once you have joined one.

Don't Prearrange a Square

If you wish to dance with friends, you and one other couple could stand in opposite positions in the set and let two other couples join you.

Introduce Yourself

Square dancing is a friendly activity. Meet your fellow dancers. Wear your name badge.

Listen to the Caller

Keep the chit chat to a minimum and talk during the breaks. You don't want to miss a call.

No Rough Handling

Be aware of your grip and do not push others around in the square.

Leave Sharp Jewelry at Home

It can catch on clothing or you might unintentionally inflict injury on your fellow dancers.

Thank Your Square

At the end of every tip, be sure to thank the others in your square.