Susquehanna Valley Square & Round Dance Association
Start Square Dancing in 2023 - See opportunities below
Country Twirlers
When: Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm ( but call David to double check place )
Where:: Selinsgrove Center Recreation Hall (Gym), 145 Meadow Circle, Selinsgrove, PA
except 2nd Tue in Sept. and Oct. will be at Jellystone Park
Contact: David Oelberg (President) 570-898-5096
Do-Pas-O
When: Intro. to Square Dancing Mondays 9/18 & 9/25 with class starting 10/2, 7:30-9:30
Where: St Paul Lutheran Church, 222 N George St., Millersville, PA
Contact: Dan (848) 391-9153
Gad Abouts
When: Thursdays starting October 5, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 24 East Baltimore St., Funkstown, MD
Contact: Bob 717-977-1040
Shippin Squares
When: Tuesday nights, call bob for time and start date
Where: Branch Creek Place, 115 N Fayette St, Shippensburg , PA
Contact: Bob 717-816-6633
Swing Thrus
When: Intro. to Square Dancing Thursdays 9/14 & 9/21 with class starting 9/28, 7:30-9:30
Where: Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church Gymnasium, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Contact: Dan (848) 391-9153
The Susquehanna Valley Square & Round Dance Association (SVS & RDA) is composed of square and round dancing clubs in south central Pennsylvania and is one of four associations that comprise the PA Square & Round Dance Federation (PSRDF). The main purpose of the SVS & RDA is to provide a communication center for all member clubs and sister Associations/Federations.
In order to accomplish its purpose of (1) communication, (2) promoting Western square and round dancing as a hobby, both for current dancers and for beginners and (3) offering guidance and assistance to member clubs, the SVS&RDA holds an annual meeting in April and 2 other meetings in September and January.
CLICK HERE for Dance Schedule of SVA&RDA clubs for the 2023-2034 season (last update 08/31/23)
Club and location abbreviations can be found with the club listings below.
OFFICERS
VICE PRESIDENT - David Oelberg
TREASURER - Kevin Walsh
CHAPLAIN - Norm & Gail Diefenderfer
CLUBS
COUNTRY TWIRLERS (CT) facebook link
WHERE: (SC) Selinsgrove Center Recreation Hall (Gym)
145 Meadow Circle
Selinsgrove, PA. 17870
When: Every Tuesday, 7:00-9:00
Caller: Glenn Stuck and others
Program: Plus
Contact: David Oelberg (PRES.) 570-898-5096
DO-PAS-O (DPO)
WHERE: St Paul Lutheran Church (STPL)
222 N George St., Millersville, PA 17551
When: 1st Saturday, 8:00-10:30 p.m.
Caller: Dan Koft
Program: Plus
Contact: Jim & Mim Haverstick 717-394-4719
President: Kevin and Susan Walsh 717-382-2288
FLIRTS & SKIRTS (F&S) facebook link
WHERE: Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church (FIPC)
1801 Colonial Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Program: Plus
Callers: see Dance Schedule
Contacts: Norm and Gail Diefenderfer 717-545-3669
Ernie and Jane Foltz 717-766-7019
Dan and Judy Alex 717-691-1417
GAD-ABOUTS (GAD)
WHERE: St. Paul's Lutheran Church (SJLC)
24 East Baltimore St., Funkstown, MD 21734
When: Second, Fourth & Fifth Saturdays, 7:00 – 9:30 pm (2x2) with early rounds
Caller: Art LaVigne, 301-739-3041
Info: Bob Lawn, 717-977-1040
Air Conditioned hall, parking and dance hall behind church via E. Chestunt St
SHIPPEN SQUARES (SS)
WHERE: Branch Creek Place Community Center (BCP)
45 N. Fayette Street, Shippensburg, PA
Program: Plus/Rounds
When: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Caller: Bob Engel
Contact: Bob Engel, 717-532-5654
WHERE: Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church Gymnasium (LBIC)
1865 Fruitville Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17601
When: 3rd Friday (check schedule), 7:30 - 10:00 PM.
Program: 2 X 2 Plus / Rounds
Caller: Dan Koft
Workshop & classes, Thursday nights
Forest Hills Mennonite Church
100 Quarry Road in Leola Pa
UNCONVENTIONAL SQUARES (UNC)
WHERE: St Paul Lutheran Church (STPL)
222 N George St., Millersville, PA
When: Various selected Saturdays, all year, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Program: Mainstream DBD and/or Plus DBD
Intended for the experienced Plus and higher level adventurous dancer
Caller: See Dance Schedule
Attire: Always casual dress
Info & cancellations: Penny Wex, 717-666-5302
Note: Refer to fliers, Dance Schedule or call Penny Wex for schedule
PENN DIXIE SQUARE CAMPERS (PDC)
Where: Twin Bridge Campground (TBC)
1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg, PA.
When: see Dance Schedule
Program: Mainstream/Plus
Caller: see Dance Schedule