Modern Square Dancing
on Chicago's North Shore
Offering Square Dancing in:
Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park,
Skokie & Kenilworth
CLASSES
What is Modern Square Dancing?
It's teamwork. You're working a real-time puzzle with seven other people. And when you nail the outcome, it's really quite exhilarating.
Toys will continue to be collected for:
Tickets on sale for the Ted Lizotte Memorial weekend dance!
Join North Shore Squares for a special event dance with national caller Ted Lizotte of M.I.T. Tech Squares. Questions: info@northshoresquares.com
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
Skip the barbecue and come dance!
picnic dinner
will be served.
Ted Lizotte Dance:
May 26th 7-9:15 pm
Kenilworth Assembly Hall,
410 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL
New Class Starting Soon!
Gear Sales are under way till February 23rd!
Get your swag to support North Shore Squares and promote square dancing at the same time!
Toyland Dance
The Book Market
2651 Navy Blvd.,
Glenview
7-9 PM
Caller: Barry Johnson
November Toys for Tots Drive
During the month of November, North Shore Squares will collect toys on behalf of MCASD and will donate the toys to the Marines in December. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will greatly benefit a family in need! Please bring a toy to any class or the Toyland Dance on November 22nd!
NSS Community Events:
Winnetka Pioneer Day
Sunday, September 22nd, 1-2 pm
Schmidt-Burnam Log House,
1140 Willow Road, Winnetka
Join North Shore Squares as we demo and answer questions about square dancing. The event runs from 10 am -3pm and includes fun family themed events.
Classes start inJanuary
WILMETTE- weekly beginning class
Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Begins Monday, January 13th
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Activity number 323238
Questions?
Email:
EVANSTON-continuing square dance
Imanuel Lutheran Church
616 Lake St., Evanston
Begins Sunday, January 5th
3-5 PM
Activity number 323238-01
Questions?
Email:
4th Saturday Club 50 Dance:
Fifty and Fabulous!
AN ALL CLUB 50 DANCE!
Tired of sitting around and only dancing every other tip? We have a solution! An entire evening in which EVERY tip is at the Club 50 level! Plus dancers are encouraged to join us too and help lend your expertise and floor craft.
WHO: Bruce Holmes will be calling!
WHERE: St. Mark's, 1509 Ridge, Evanston
WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 7:00-9:15 pm
HOW MUCH: Just $5!
Curt began dancing in
1972 and didn’t catch
the calling bug until
1985. Once he started,
it didn’t take long
before his calling took off. A dancer once said about Curt - “He takes the same old call and makes it look different while keeping a smooth flowing dance”, That’s one of the best compliments I’ve ever received said Curt who always strives to give the dancers a challenge, yet let the dancers enjoy the “dance”.
Don't miss Curt Brafett on May 11th!
Ted Lizotte, National Caller of M.I.T. Tech Squares will be making his Chicago area debut by calling for North Shore Squares. This is a specially added dance on May 26th. You will not want to miss this rare opportunity to dance to this caller!
Tickets available online and will be held at will call: $15
Dance will alternate Club 50 / Plus
(This special event dance is outside our regular season dance schedule and all dancers will be required to purchase a ticket.)
Ted calling for MIT Tech Squares
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
1509 Ridge, Evanston
Dance Night Contact:
872-806-5730
Parking available in front (Ridge) and behind
(alley) the church and on nearby streets
Additional parking just 1½ blocks east
in McGaw YMCA lot, 1000 Grove Street
SQUARE DANCE INTROS
Thursday, April 25th
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035,
6:30 - 8 pm
Saturday, April 27th
First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield
824 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
2 - 3:30 pm
Questions?
Email:
HIGHLAND PARK CLASS
Highland Park Public Library
494 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
Begins Thursday, May 2nd
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Registration begins January 7th and will close when the class is filled. If you have questions, please contact the Administration office by calling 847-432-0216 ext. 120.
Questions?
Email:
WILMETTE- weekly
Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Begins Monday, January 13th
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Registration begins:
Residents: December 4th
Non Residents: December 11th
Activity number 323238
Click on "Modern Square Dance" above, copy activity number and paste into the activity number field in the activity search box. You will need to register with the park district for a household account. Questions?
Email:
WILMETTE- weekly beginning class
Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Begins Monday, October 21st
7:30 - 9:30 PM
4TH SATURDAY
CLUB 50 DANCE
Sunday, January 26
Winter Warmup
North Shore Squares members are invited for a Winter Warm Up - Square Dance and Chili Supper on January 26th. Check your inbox for an email from our membership chair. So get your snow shoes, cross country skis, or dog sled - whatever it takes - hope you'll be there to share the warmth of North Shore Squares fellowship!
First Congregational Church
1125 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
1:30 - 5:00 pm
Consider bringing a non perishable food donation for the Wilmette food pantry!
LEARN TO
SQUARE DANCE
Interested in a new activity? New classes will be starting in August
Looking for a new hobby?
Looking to meet a great group of friends?
Try Square Dancing!
- Walking to music
- No partner necessary
- Dress in comfortable clothing
- Modern music
Questions?
Email:
Sandie started dancing as a young girl under the mentorship of Swersie Norris. After college she started back dancing, and after starting as a beginner danced through level C4 in one year. Calling naturally came next! Sandie is an accomplished international caller. She always entertains and has fun choreography that keeps you engaged. You do not want to miss her at our December dance!
EVANSTON- weekly beginning class
Immanuel Lutheran Church
616 Lake St, Evanston
Begins Tuesday, August 27th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Questions?
Email:
WILMETTE- weekly beginning class
Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Begins Monday, August 26th
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Classes starting in August:
LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE
SQUARE DANCE INTRO
Monday, August 19th
Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Questions?
Email:
SQUARE DANCE INTRO
Tuesday, August 20th
Immanuel Lutheran Church
616 Lake St, Evanston
7:30 - 9:00 PM
Questions?
Email:
WILMETTE- weekly beginning class
Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road, Wilmette
Begins Monday, August 26th
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Questions?
Email:
EVANSTON- weekly beginning class
Immanuel Lutheran Church
616 Lake St, Evanston
Begins Tuesday, August 27th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Questions?
Email:
February 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2020
If you have been interested in square dancing, but just can’t seem to find the time during your busy weekdays? Perhaps you are taking square dance classes now but feel that it would be great to get more floor time to learn the calls better. Or maybe you have not danced in a while and want to brush up your skills for this fun and healthy activity.
We have the solution! North Shores Squares will be offering a Square Dance Boot Camp for Club 50 calls over the course of four Saturdays. We take all the instruction that typically happens over 18 or more weeks and teach it in four extended all-day sessions!
Camp runs from 9 am-4:30 pm
First Congregational Church of Wilmette
1125 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette