About us
Orange Coast Lariats
Friendship in motion since 1957. We enjoy, promote and preserve the uniquely American art of Modern Western Square Dancing — for the friendship, the challenge, the exercise and, most of all, the fun.
Our Club Story
- 1957
The Lariats begin
The Lariats were founded in October 1957.
- 1981
Orange Coast Squares
The Orange Coast Squares were founded in 1981.
- 1998
Two clubs, one community
In May 1998, the two clubs merged to form the Orange Coast Lariats.
- Today
Friendship in motion
Weekly lessons, social outings and adventures keep our friendships growing.
Learning Together
Our Thursday lessons introduce beginners to our favorite dance form, one call at a time, with Mel Branham calling and Line Dancing between the square dancing tips.
From September through May, the beginner lesson runs from 7:00–9:00 pm. The advanced lesson is from 6:45–7:00 pm, just before beginners take the floor.
Thursday LessonsFriends Beyond the Floor
Some friends have been dancing together for years. Others are new friends we have yet to meet. The friendship doesn’t end when the music stops: we enjoy parties, dining, concerts and plays, camping and travel. The original club story even mentions a little quilting group within the club.