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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 – Spares & Pairs Square Dance (Caller Larry Fruetel – 7:00-9:00 pm), potluck. United Methodist Church, 8000 Portland Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420.
Friday, January 13, 2023 – County Line Squares “Flannel Fling” Square Dance (Caller & Cuer Dan Sahlstrom – “Plus” 7:00-7:30 pm, “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm; “Rounds” between tips), potluck during dance. Pinewood Elementary School, 1010 Broadway W, Monticello, MN 55362.
Saturday, January 14, 2023 – North Metro Mainstream Blast (Caller Ben Stokes – “Mainstream” instruction will include all calls 1:00-4:00 pm); January 14 and 21 and February 4 sessions are a prerequisite for new dancers at the following sessions; potluck treat table. Maple Grove Middle School, 7000 Hemlock Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
Monday, January 16, 2023 – County Line Squares Class Graduation (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Graduation 6:30-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm, “Plus” 9:30-10:00 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Friday, January 20, 2023 – Square Dance (Caller & Cuer Dan Sahlstrom – “Plus” 7:00-7:30 pm, “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm; “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Sandburg Middle School, 2400 Sandburg Ln, Golden Valley, MN 55427.
Saturday, January 21, 2023 – North Metro Mainstream Blast (Caller Ben Stokes – “Mainstream” instruction will include all calls 1:00-4:00 pm); January 14 and 21 and February 4 sessions are a prerequisite for new dancers at the following sessions; potluck treat table. Maple Grove Middle School, 7000 Hemlock Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
Monday, January 23, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – ETTA Square & Rounds Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Friday, January 27, 2023 – Gospel Plus Square Dance (Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” 7:15-7:30 pm and between tips; Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:30-9:45 pm), potluck. Hopkins Activity Center, 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343.
Saturday, January 28, 2023 – “44th Mid-Winter Magic” Swingmasters Square Dance (Swingmasters callers – “New Dancer” 1:00-5:00 pm, with announced “Plus” and “Rounds”). Northdale Middle School, 11301 Dogwood St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448.
Sunday, January 29, 2023 – SDM “Winter Festival” – Board meeting 1:00-2:15 pm; Callers Tom Allen, et al – “Mainstream” square dancing and Cuers Sarah Klaphake, et al – “Round” dancing between tips 2:30-5::00 pm; and awards presentation @ 4:00 pm (between tips), potluck during the dance. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Monday, January 30, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm, “Plus” 9:30-10:00 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – North Metro Mainstream Blast (Caller Ben Stokes – “Mainstream” instruction will include all calls 1:00-4:00 pm); January 14 and 21 and February 4 sessions are a prerequisite for new dancers at the following sessions; potluck treat table. Maple Grove Middle School, 7000 Hemlock Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
Monday, February 6, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Friday, February 10, 2023 – County Line Squares “Hearts on Fire” Square Dance (Caller Abe Maier – “Plus” 7:00-7:30 pm, “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck during dance. Pinewood Elementary School, 1010 Broadway W, Monticello, MN 55362.
Saturday, February 11, 2023 – North Metro Mainstream Blast (Caller Ben Stokes – “Mainstream” instruction will include all calls 1:00-4:00 pm); January 14 and 21 and February 4 sessions are a prerequisite for new dancers at the following sessions; potluck treat table. Maple Grove Middle School, 7000 Hemlock Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.
Monday, February 13, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm, “Plus” 9:30-10:00 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Friday, February 17, 2023 – Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:00-7:30 pm, “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Plymouth Middle School, 10011 N 36th Ave, Plymouth, MN 55441.
Monday, February 20, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – ETTA Square & Rounds Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Friday, February 24, 2023 – Gospel Plus Square Dance (Cuer Ken LaBau – “Rounds” 7:15-7:30 pm and between tips; Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:30-9:45 pm), potluck. Hopkins Activity Center, 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343.
Monday, February 27, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm, “Plus” 9:30-10:00 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Saturday, March 4, 2023 – Plus Blast (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” Instruction will include 15 calls, 1:00-4:00 pm; potluck treat table. New student pre-requisites: solid knowledge of basic and mainstream calls; must attend the March 4 Blast to be prepared for the March 11 Blast; and must attend both prior March sessions for the March 25 Blast. Potluck treat table. Grandview Middle School, 1881 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364.
Monday, March 6, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Friday, March 10, 2023 – County Line Squares “Shamrock Shake” Square Dance (Caller Abe Maier – “Plus” 7:00-7:30 pm, “New Dancer” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck during dance. Pinewood Elementary School, 1010 Broadway W, Monticello, MN 55362.
Saturday, March 11, 2023 – Plus Blast (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” Instruction will include 15 calls, 1:00-4:00 pm; potluck treat table. New student pre-requisites: solid knowledge of basic and mainstream calls; must attend the March 4 Blast to be prepared for the March 11 Blast; and must attend both prior March sessions for the March 25 Blast. Potluck treat table. Grandview Middle School, 1881 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364.
Monday, March 13, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Beaux & Belles Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm, “Plus” 9:30-10:00 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Friday, February 17, 2023 – Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:00-7:30 pm, “Mainstream” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Tom Feneis – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Plymouth Middle School, 10011 N 36th Ave, Plymouth, MN 55441.
Monday, March 20, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – ETTA Square & Rounds Square Dance (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:30-9:30 pm; Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” between tips), potluck. Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Dr, St Cloud, MN 56303.
Friday, March 24, 2023 – Gospel Plus Square Dance (Cuer Sarah Klaphake – “Rounds” 7:15-7:30 pm and between tips; Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” 7:30-9:45 pm), potluck. Hopkins Activity Center, 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343.
Saturday, March 25, 2023 – Plus Blast (Caller Tom Allen – “Plus” Instruction will include 15 calls, 1:00-4:00 pm; potluck treat table. New student pre-requisites: solid knowledge of basic and mainstream calls; must attend the March 4 Blast to be prepared for the March 11 Blast; and must attend both prior March sessions for the March 25 Blast. Potluck treat table. Grandview Middle School, 1881 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364.
Monday, March 27, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.
Monday, April 3, 2023 – County Line Squares Class (Caller Abe Maier – “Basic/Mainstream” Class 7:00-9:00 pm). Monticello Middle School (East Door 20), 800 E Broadway, Monticello, MN 55362.