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Orange Coast Lariats

Square Dancing

Orange County · Since 1957

Friendship in motion

Square Dancing and Line Dancing to keep your mind sharp, your feet moving with light exercise, and your social life full — meeting some amazing people.

So much more than dancing.

Square Dancing brings together music, movement, and absolutely amazing people. Every dance is a chance to:

Get Moving

Walking, turning, and moving to music make activity an enjoyable part of your week.

Engage Your Mind

Listening to the caller and responding to changing patterns gives you practice with focus, recall, and coordination.

Make New Friends

Dancing brings you together with different people, while club activities help those connections grow.

Laugh Often

We all make mistakes — and they're part of learning, and often part of the fun. Everyone learns together.

Build Confidence

Start with simple calls and experience the satisfaction of putting them together, one lesson at a time.

Enjoy a Night Out

Have a regular evening of music, movement, and conversation to look forward to.

Come for the fun. Stay for the friendships.

We Teach

Beginner lesson every Thursday, 7:00–9:00 pm — starting each September and building week by week. Advanced lesson 6:45–7:00 pm, with caller Mel Branham and Line Dancing between the Square Dancing tips.

Social/Outside Activities

Play cards and bunco, camping and holiday parties, plays, concerts and museum trips — friendships don't end when the music stops.

Next lesson

Every Thursday evening

Beginner lesson 7:00–9:00 pm · advanced 6:45–7:00 pm.

September through May, with caller Mel Branham.

Line Dancing between the Square Dancing tips.

No partner needed — and you're welcome to watch a night first.

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