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The Shape of Square Dancing

When you started square dancing, were you surprised at how much time was spent in shapes (technically Formations) during a dance that was not a square? The square set of eight dancers is the alpha and omega of the tip, with many formations flowing seamlessly into one another like a kaleidoscope: the square, the circle,…

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Learn to Square Dance

Mainstream square dance classes start Tuesday January 13, 2026 Square dancing is a form of social dancing going back centuries, but is still a fun and enjoyable activity for modern times. Some of our members have been square dancing in New York City since 1984 when the club was founded. In sixteen weeks, you’ll be…

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Meet Our Members

Member Profile: Hila Lenz

How long have you been a member of Times Squares? Since graduating the TS Mainstream class in October 2024. I was in the same class as Ray Lund. Why did you join? Who convinced you? Old-fashioned flyering! I saw a flyer for the TS class at Brooklyn Contra in summer 2024 — I was curious…

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Member Profile: Raymond Lund

How long have you been a member of Times Squares? I joined Times Squares after completing the Mainstream Class in October 2024. Why did you join? Who convinced you? The Parks and Recreation Department in my hometown (Westerville, OH) sponsored summer square dancing at a local school and during my elementary school years my siblings…

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