Website last updated on July 1st, 2022 at 5:30am by FCP Webmaster Donald Barber
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June 29th Dance Class
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Hip Hip Hooray! The 2021-2022 Square Dance Class is finally over. Six students attended the finale and were presented graduation certificates. In the picture from left to right are student Nancy, student Elizabeth, Club Instructor "The Maestro" Dan, student Yoshiko, student Bob, student Janis, and student Ed. The students are holding the Promenaders traditional yellow "Square Dance Rocks" rocks. The 2021-2022 square dance class began back in September 2021 and concluded on June 29th despite several COVID-19 interruptions. Congratulations to the students for their dedication to square dancing. The students, if they choose to, can continue their Mainstream and PLUS square dancing as club members.
JUNE 18TH Frederick keys game
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Twenty members and 5 guests attended the sold out Keys game and were entertained at the conclusion by a terrific fireworks display. The door prizes (Portable Phone Chargers) were won by Jackie Armistead and Nancy Dankanich. The next Keys game is on July 9th.
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square dancers needed for 3 demos
Saturday 7/9 from 11:00a-11:30a & 12:15p-12:45p outdoors at united methodist church in Damascus
A sign-up sheet will be at the Workshop on July 6th. Some of the Village Swingers will join us. Carpools will be arranged.
friday 7/15 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm at homewood
A sign-up sheet will be at all club events prior to July 15th.
Sunday August 28th at 6:00pm - in baker park
This will be our eighth year in a row (minus 2020 due to COVID). The popular and always exciting FCP club caller, Mike McIntyre will be doing the honors. It is at the Baker Park Bandshell in downtown Frederick. The band for the evening will be Dale and the ZDubs.
We will gather around the bandshell at 6P, review whatever, go over any details and take a few photos. At 6:30P sharp (on the concrete apron just in front of the stage), we will start the demo. We must be finished and off the stage-apron by 6:55P as the concert starts at 7P.
Summer SD attire (whatever you are comfortable wearing) is suggested, but not required. In fact, it is good to have a variety of dress so folks in the audience won’t think they have to dress a certain way in order to square dance. Just remember... we will be dancing on concrete, so wear appropriate footwear. When the concert starts, you can stay or leave, your choice.
Each club member should have received an email from Robert A. about this club event.
We will gather around the bandshell at 6P, review whatever, go over any details and take a few photos. At 6:30P sharp (on the concrete apron just in front of the stage), we will start the demo. We must be finished and off the stage-apron by 6:55P as the concert starts at 7P.
Summer SD attire (whatever you are comfortable wearing) is suggested, but not required. In fact, it is good to have a variety of dress so folks in the audience won’t think they have to dress a certain way in order to square dance. Just remember... we will be dancing on concrete, so wear appropriate footwear. When the concert starts, you can stay or leave, your choice.
Each club member should have received an email from Robert A. about this club event.
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RECENT & upcoming news & eventsA one time proof of a least one Covid-19 vaccination is required to attend FCP club events.
Until further notice, masks are once again OPTIONAL at all club events including dance classes. However the CDC recommends mask usage.
The 2022-2023 FCP Dance Schedule featuring 7 Sunday dances is now available. To display the schedule, click HERE or on the SCHEDULE link at the top of any page. THE 2022 SUMMER DANCE AND WORKSHOP SCHEDULES ARE NOW AVAILABLE. TO VIEW THE SCHEDULES, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: FLYERS To view 2022 club photos and videos click on the following link: 2022 NEXT CLUB SQUARE DANCE EVENTsSummer Workshop
Wednesday July 6th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Fee: $5.00 Ballenger Hall (Route 180) Feagerville, MD Club Dance Polka Dots Dance SUNDAY July 10th 3:00pm - 5:15pm Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club 8101 Crum Rd, Walkersville, MD July 6th Summer Workshop
A one time proof of a least one Covid-19 vaccination is required to attend FCP club events.
Until further notice, masks are once again OPTIONAL at all club events including dance classes. However the CDC recommends mask usage. Join "The Maestro" Dan Grimes at his Summer Workshop on Wednesday July 6th from 7pm - 9pm. The fee is $5.00. The workshop is at Ballenger Community Hall on MD Route 180 in Feagerville, MD. To get in the mood for summer click on the following YouTube link: Sunday 7/10 Polka Dots dance
A one time proof of a least one Covid-19 vaccination is required to attend FCP club events.
Until further notice, masks are once again OPTIONAL at all club events including dance classes. However the CDC recommends mask usage. Strut your polka dot garb at the Polka Dots Dance. Students are invited. The dance is on SUNDAY July 10th from 3:00pm to 5:15pm. The dance is at the Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, near the intersection of Crum Road and MD-26 in Walkersville, MD. The visitor fee is $10.00. BE THERE AND BE A POLKA DOTTED SQUARE To get in the mood for the Polka Dots dance, click on the left arrow on the link below. JULY 20TH SUMMER WORKSHOp
A one time proof of a least one Covid-19 vaccination is required to attend FCP club events.
Until further notice, masks are once again OPTIONAL at all club events including dance classes. However the CDC recommends mask usage. Join "The Maestro" Dan Grimes at his Summer Workshop on Wednesday July 20th from 7pm - 9pm. The fee is $5.00. The workshop is at Ballenger Community Hall on MD Route 180 in Feagerville, MD. 7/29 favorite t-shirt DANCE
A one time proof of a least one Covid-19 vaccination is required to attend FCP club events.
Until further notice, masks are once again OPTIONAL at all club events including dance classes. However the CDC recommends mask usage. Wear your favorite T-Shirt. Students are invited. The dance is on Friday July 29th from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. The Guest Caller is Terry Headlee. The dance is at the Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, near the intersection of Crum Road and MD-26 in Walkersville, MD. The visitor fee is $10.00. BE THERE AND BE SQUARE 8/5 square dance scramble dance
A one time proof of a least one Covid-19 vaccination is required to attend FCP club events.
Until further notice, masks are once again OPTIONAL at all club events including dance classes. However the CDC recommends mask usage. Be prepared to be scrambled as Club Caller Mike does his thing. The dance is on Friday August 5th from 7:30pm to 9:45pm. The dance is at the Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, near the intersection of Crum Road and MD-26 in Walkersville, MD. The visitor fee is $10.00. BE THERE AND GET SCRAMBLED |
square dancing tidbits
7/16 Charles Town Casino
Join the Webmaster for a fun evening of horse racing, slot machines and a magic show.
The magic show is optional with a cost of approximately $55. For more info and to sign up see the flyer at any class or club dance event. benefits of square dancingClick on the following link to read about the many benefits derived from a regular square dancing routine. Benefits
Evolution of square dancing (1940-1960)Click on the following link for a YouTube video on the evolution of square dancing and many other square dancing videos.
SquareDancing square dancing archivesJosh Ethan Johnson Describes the Wholesome Revelry of a Fading Tradition.
Long before the Milly Rock, the Dougie, Whip/Nae Nae, and countless Fornite crazes, there was the “Dixie Style to an Ocean Wave,” “Spin Chain and Exchange the Gears,” and “Anything and Spread.” Knowledge of these moves was obtained at IRL events called square dances, town affairs where American coeds of all ages danced to live fiddlers, and “callers” (A.K.A. the MCs of the fiesta) cued up the dance moves in rapid succession. The events provided the puritanical public the tantalizing opportunity to graze selected clothed body parts of the opposite sex. Square dancing really took off in the 1920s when business magnate and notorious antisemite Henry Ford spent a small fortune to promote it in order to combat the now fevered jazz dance craze, which he saw as a Jewish-lead attempt to corrupt the morality of the American public. The dance then went as viral as things could pre-internet. Schools began to teach it in gym class. 28 states made it their official state dance. A century later, if you’re on the right mailing list, or run in certain 80-year-old-plus circles, you can still attend one of these unironic folk traditions, like Knothead Jamboree in Montana, and see this all in practice. For the past 64 consecutive Labor Day weekends, dancers from the four states surrounding Montana have made a pilgrimage to Yellowstone to do one thing: dosey doe. The Knothead Jamboree is where people reunite with old pals, show off their new matching duds, and hunker down for a weekend-long party filled with dancing and workshops. There is no competition, and, amazingly, this celebration of the folk art still maintains the long-standing American square dance tradition of being completely dry and tobacco-free. Can you imagine? Not a drop of booze or whippet in sight. To continue reading this article click on the following link: Archives Dancer Etiquette BrochureRecently added to the ABOUT page is the Dancer Etiquette brochure. This brochure provides the basic Code of Ethics and Codes of Conduct expected from dancers at the various square dancing functions and events. To go to the brochure click on the following link: BROCHURE
where's the dance?If your upcoming plans include travel or you just want to visit other dance clubs near your home club, then the "Where's The Dance" web site is for you. This web site shows all of the Square Dances within a specific radius of where you are. There are a few other options to even further narrow the dance selections for you. To visit this valuable square dance web site click on the following link:
Where's The Dance? promenaders calendarAn FCP Calendar of Events using the Google Calendar functionality is now available. To view the calendar, place the cursor on the SCHEDULE link in the navigation bar at the top of this page, then click on the Promenaders Calendar item or click on the following link: Calendar
square dance lessons linkStudents or anyone else who wants to review square dance calls can click on the following link to an excellent website that demonstrates Mainstream and Plus calls.
SquareDanceLessonVideos ODE To square DancingThe time is now and the square dancing is great
So grab your spouse or friend and even your date Then head to the floor with your squaring mate And dance to the cadence that the callers dictate The squares stand ready for your dancing crave You can relay the deucy after a step to a wave Then chain down the line if you dare to be brave Square dancing in Frederick is the latest rave Seamless moves are in sync with the callers refrain Head ladies go center with a teacup chain It's friendship set to music while using your brain Just remember to listen and stay in your lane Mainstream and Plus are two levels to learn Then DBD and Advanced get your legs to churn With the steps and calls so easy to discern So promenade in style whenever your turn Spread the word around so more people know And invite them to your local square dancing show We would like our classes to continually grow When eager new students join the dancing flow Let the resurgence begin on the square dancing floor With the mixing of the new and the current core Let's breakdown the barriers and open the door As we celebrate the tradition with all of its lore Donald Barber Frederick County Promenaders Web Master, Ode Writer 
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