Website last updated on August 11th, 2022 at 10:00am by FCP Webmaster Donald Barber
The Frederick County Promenaders diverse events. Hover over a photo for event info. Click on a photo to enlarge it.
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August 6th howard county fair MDSDF demo
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Four FCP club members (Marjorie, Ray, Linda, and Rachel) participated in the MDSDF sponsored demo at the Howard County Fairgrounds on Saturday evening.
July 23rd Wedding Party Square Dancing
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On July 23rd, seven Promenaders traveled to Asbury United Methodist Church in Charles Town WVA to assist Dan Grimes in organizing a square dance for members of a wedding party.
The Promenaders are pictured with many members of the wedding party. The 40 wedding party participants enjoyed the square dancing festivities. |
Sunday August 28th Demo at 6:00pm - in baker park
For specific information about the annual Baker Park demo see the flyer at any club event or see Robert Abdinoor.
news & upcoming events !!! NOTICE !!!
The dues form for club membership for 2022-2023 is now available on the FLYERS Page. Click on the following link to view and save the form for printing. FLYERS 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.
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. To view 2022 club photos and videos click on the following link: 2022 NEXT CLUB SQUARE DANCE EVENTsSummer Workshop
Wednesday August 17th 7:00pm - 9:00pm Fee: $5.00 Ballenger Community Hall (Route 180) Feagaville, MD Club Dance Ice Cream Social Friday August 19th 7:30pm - 9:45pm Mt. Pleasant Ruritan Club 8101 Crum Rd, Walkersville, MD AUGUST 17th 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 August 17th from 7pm - 9pm. The fee is $5.00. The workshop is at Ballenger Community Hall on MD Route 180 in Feagaville, MD. BE THERE AND BE A SUNNY SQUARE August 19th ICE cream 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. Join the Promenaders with renowned Guest Caller Cameron Harnish for some square dancing and ice cream. The dance is on Friday August 19th 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 BE SQUARE Click on the YouTube link below to see Cameron in action at the recent 2022 National Square Dance Convention in Evansville, Indiana. Sunday 9/11 welcome back 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. The Promenaders kick off their 2022-2023 dance schedule with the traditional Welcome Back Dance. It is also the infamous historical date when the Twin Towers in NYC were destroyed. The dance is on Sunday September 11th 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 SQUARE To get in the mood for the Welcome Back dance click on the arrow on the left side of the link below. 9/23 Uniforms 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 work or hobby attire at the Promenaders Uniforms Dance. The dance is on Friday September 23rd 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 BE A UNIFORMED SQUARE 10/2 (Sunday) Crazy Footwear 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. Crazy footwear is on the agenda at the Promenaders Crazy Footwear Dance. The dance is on Sunday, October 2nd 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 SQUARE WITH CRAZY FOOTWEAR |
square dancing tidbits
Monday 8/22 LEdo's Club fundraiser dinner
Join fellow club members and visitors at Ledo's Pizza on Monday August 22nd from 5pm - 8pm for the club fundraiser dinner. You may arrive at any time between 5pm and 8pm and leave at any time. You may also order take out dinner between those times. Ledo's is located at 490 Prospect Blvd in the shopping center next to Route 15. Please mention "Promenaders" when you order. Click on the following link to go to the Ledo's website. Ledo's
2022-2023 FCP square dance lessons class
Square dance lessons begin on Wednesday September 7th with a FREE OPEN HOUSE! For more information click on the following link:
Square Dance Lessons 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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