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NW Grand Squares
About our Caller
Lesson One
Join us IN PERSON at our refresher lessons at:
McHenry Township Hall and Recreation Center
Circle Left/Right
Forward and Back
Dosado
Swing
Promenade
Allemande Left/Arm Turns
Right and Left Grand
Left+Right Hand Stars
Courtesy Turn
Ladies Chain
Pass Thru
Lesson Two
Star Thru
Slide Thru
Half Sashay
Rollaway
Wheel Around
Ladies In/Men Sashay
*John Harden *
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Lesson Three
California Twirl
Bend the Line
U-Turn Back
Backtrack
Dive Thru
Lesson Four
Square Thru
Grand Square
John Harden has been square dancing for over 15 years and our square dance caller for several years. John got started while a church music director. Being a musician and singer for most of his life, it was an easy transition to becoming a caller.
Not only does John instruct our lessons, he also calls at dances, workshops, and special events. He has called at 3 National Square Dance conventions and many state conventions.
John brings a fresh approach to our state dance. John's singing calls give us a variety of new and older songs that bring smiles to our faces. His great sense of humor also lifts our spirits during this time when we struggle to keep a positive outlook on life.
Lesson Five
Lead Right / Lead Left
Veer Left / Veer Right
Circulate (Couples/Named Dancers)
Trade (Couples/Named Dancers)
Chain Down the Line
Lesson Six
Right & Left Thru
Flutterwheel/Reverse Flutter
Sweep a Quarter
Or check out our friends at NorthShore Squares:
Our Friends at North Shore Squares
put together a great lesson review page
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