About Us
Our Mission Is Simple - Have FUN! on the Dance Floor
Have fun! Make new friends! Enjoy some Music! Get some exercise!
WELCOME to Modern Square Dance!
Dress is casual. Wear comfortable, indoor shoes suitable for a gym floor.
Slow learner? Fast learner? No partner?
No experience? Two left feet?
Can't lead? Need to miss a week or more?
NO Problem!
Dance steps are taught in small groups, so you can learn at your own pace and you can ask all the questions you want.
If you miss a few sessions, you just pick up where you left off.
Want your friends to try it out? Bring them ANYTIME - the first session is FREE! A night of dance includes:
- Step-by-step instruction
- Qualified dance instructors
- Meeting new people
- Same benefits as low-impact aerobics
- Refreshments and Snacks
- FUN! Most often heard comment, "I had no idea it would be THIS much fun!"
OUR DANCE INSTRUCTORS
Dave & Claudia started dancing with our club in 1994. Dave began his training as a Square Dance Caller/Instructor in 2005, and was hired by our club in 2008. They also teach in Calgary and Rocky Mountain House, and enjoy calling square dances for private functions such as staff parties, weddings, birthdays and other special events.
In addition to Square Dancing, we offer weekly basic instruction in Two-Step or Waltz. Because couples dance in a large circle around the dance floor, we refer to couple dancing as Round Dancing. Claudia is our Round Dance instructor and she began her training in 2008.
For detailed information about Round Dancing (rhythms include two-step, waltz, jive, fox trot, rhumba, cha, and more) see: http://www.cbdlearninglibrary.com/
OUR CLUB 'Wheatland Whirlers'
We're a friendly group of active people, a 50/50 mix of singles and couples, from various backgrounds and ages who enjoy dancing, music and having fun.
Wheatland Whirlers Square & Round Dance Club was started in 1974 in Strathmore as a not-for-profit, recreational club. We are one of eight Modern Square Dance clubs in Calgary and area, and there are many similar clubs throughout Alberta, Canada, United States, and globally. For information on dances in Calgary and area go to http://www.squaredancecalgary.com.
We meet every Wednesday at Strathmore's Westmount School Gym, 220 Wheatland Trail, from 7 - 9:30 pm, for dancing and light refreshments. We host several theme dances through the year, and other events like a Christmas party and summer BBQ. We welcome new dancers any time throughout our dance season, October to April - no experience and no partner needed.