By Informer Staff

A square dance demonstration will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Villa Maria in Mulvane.

The Derby Village Steppers and area square dancers will demonstrate modern square dance calls under the direction of caller Gary Titus.  

Andrea Sickman, activities director for Villa Maria, said the residents of the skilled nursing facility enjoy watching activities that remind them of good times they had when they were  younger.

The public is invited to attend and watch the square dance. Even those who have never square danced before may be encouraged to participate in one dance, specially designed for beginners.

Square dancing is an activity that includes fun, friends and exercise, and is enjoyed by thousands of dancers across the country. Lessons will be offered at different times by square dance clubs in the greater Wichita area, some starting soon. 

For more information on square dancing, call 371-3991. Websites for square dancing include squaredancekansas southdistrict.com and kssquaredancing.com.

Derby Village Steppers will again offer lessons in the fall. Call 788-4772 or email villagesteppers@gmail.com for additional information.   

Villa Maria is located at 116 S. Central Ave., Mulvane.

User Comments

• former teacher

  "Square dancing is a lot of fun, have square danced for many years, having first learned at Kansas State years ago. Still a great way to get needed exercise, and have fun a the same time. Many ages actively square dance, young and old alike. My wife took the last lessons at Village Steppers, and is now regularly dancing. Hope to see you in a square soon!"

  Posted by Gary on Feb. 15, 2012