Galtres Square Dancers
Square Dancing is just one of those opportunities to mix, socialise and be active in pleasant surroundings.
My name is Norman Mitchell and I started Square Dancing some 22 years ago, and I have been calling for Square Dancing for 19 years.
I have been dancing and leading Square Dance classes for many happy years in and around York. Although at first you could mistakenly think of country dancing, but we have no long patterns of moves to remember. We dance in-groups of 8 dancers, with whom we form squares on the floor.
All moves are thoroughly explained and demonstrated, we dance at walking pace, mostly moving forwards, with just a little swing.
The music used ranges through up beat Country music both old and new, plus popular songs old and new. Dancing to a good beat (not too loud) of music, will enable you to move easily whilst enjoying well known music, you will not realise just how far you will walk whilst dancing.
Dancing is known to be easy on the feet and joints, helps with your breathing and stimulates both your brain and heart. As with all activities we meet and make new friends, which really helps over come any shyness.
Do come and dance with us, bring a friend, but most of all bring a happy smile, single dancers are always welcome.
We dance every Tuesday at the Galtres Centre, where we use the lounge. Dancing starts at 2pm and runs till 4pm, with a tea break at 3pm. Why not come along and find out what we are all about.
See you on the floor!
Norman Mitchell
