The UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. (USDA) was formed on June 26, 1981, during the National Square Dance Convention held in Seattle, Washington, and has grown to the size that approaches the representation of 310,000 dancers throughout the United States.

General Information:  usda@usda.org

The ARTS mission is to generate public awareness and promote growth and acceptance of contemporary Square, Round and Traditional Folk Dance by encouraging and assisting a coalition of allied dance groups. The ARTS will provide leadership and resources necessary to create an achievable marketing program. The ARTS will encourage, promote and support healthy lifestyles through dance programs and events that provide fun and effective exercise for both mind and body, all within a unique system of social interaction.

International Association of Square Dance Callers   We are an international organization of square dance callers. Our mission statement is “To foster the art of square dance calling, and improve caller skills”. We fulfill this mission by providing guidance and education, certifying caller coaches, maintaining standardized lists of calls and definitions, and generally promoting the square dance activity”

Email: info@callerlab.org

Spokane, WA

June 17-20, 2020

Jackson, MS

June 23-26, 2021

Evansville, Indiana

June 22-25, 2022

Harahan, LA

Pelican dances on Thursdays but please check the website as the day may change.  

Classes are held before each dance.

Covington, LA

Ozone Squares Dance on Monday nights from 7:30-9:30 (Except Quarter dances)

See the full calendar of dances by following link to our website.

Slidell, LA

Tammany Twirlers dance on Saturday nights with early rounds at 7:30, dancing from 8:00-10:00. Click below for more info.

Southern Swingers dances once a month on the 2nd Saturday.  Click below for more information and contacts.

Pineville, LA

Dances once a month on the 1st Saturday.  Contact Carolyn Barger at carbarger@bellsouth.net

Hammond, LA

Y-knots dance on Thursday nights

Patricia Connell (985) 974-4742

Baton Rouge, LA

Andy and Algie Petrere, caller and taw.

Castoffs dance on Thursday nights, but please call for more information. (225) 261-6143

Pineville, LA

Camping & Dancing Group

Four campouts per year, usually 2 in Livingston, 2 in Colfax. 

For more information call (TBD)

See Saws dance on Friday Nights 7-9 PM at Girard Park Recreation Center, Lafayette, LA

Club Callers:  Chuck Burnum & Horace Guidry.  

Contact Bob Landry at 337-258-5781 or Jim and Loraine Todd 504-615-8034

Bob Landry email: Robroz@bellsouth.net

Ouachita Squares Dance Club

Lea Joyner United Methodist

4390 Old Sterlington Road

Monroe, LA 71203

We have FUN workshops every Monday night. 

Quarterly third Saturday special dances

February, May, August, November

Contact: Alitia Becker

aljonbecker@bellsouth.net

(318) 547-9578