The month of May has flown by! Remember that the HSRDC website is a valuable source of information to stay up to date on what’s happening with Square Dancing around our area. https://houstonsquaredance.com/
Graduations Galore!
Congratulations to the new Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus dancers who graduated on May 19! [Add a photo– maybe ask Sally Henderson, Donna Bowen or Paul LeBlanc or look on Facebook] Next up are the Fairbees, Hey Lollies and Tomball Promenaders all on Thursday, May 28. Katy Prairie Promenaders’ graduation is on Friday, June 19. Please welcome their new dancers into our Square Dance community! Check the calendar for more information: https://houstonsquaredance.com/calendar/
Celebrate the Newlyweds at Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus May 26
Join Wedding Reception Dance in honor of Debra Garner and Paul LeBlanc at the Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus, Tuesday, May 26, 7pm.
WE NEED YOU! Volunteer During the 75th National Square Dance Convention!
We need your help to make this convention the best one ever! After three years of planning, the 75th National Square Dance Convention is almost here! We want all 3,000 guests from Texas, across the U.S., and around the world to experience our great Texas hospitality! Please sign up to work a few hours during the convention! Your help will be greatly appreciated! Check out the Volunteer Opportunities Sign-up at https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/05/17/we-need-you/
Dancers are Needed for Caller Class on Saturday, May 30
HSRDC and the Houston Caller Associate are co-hosting a Caller Class with Vernon Jones on Saturday, May 30. Dancers are needed from 2-4:30pm to give the callers a chance to practice what they’ve learned during the class. This is FREE for the dancers! Let’s have a nice-sized group show up for our local callers!
Steal the Banner Competition Continues until August 16
Clubs are already acquiring Banners (Certificates) for the Steal the Banner Competition! This is a great way to get floor time and meet other dancers in the Houston area. Attending the Saturday afternoon Mainstream Dances at Concordia Lutheran counts as a visitation. To see more info and print the certificate go to https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/04/27/steal-the-banner-competition/
Class Coordinator and Angels for Saturday Mainstream Lessons
We are looking for one more Class Coordinator to join Stash Tosio and Mary Lou Kiser for the Mainstream Lessons on Saturdays from 3:00-4:30pm at Concordia Lutheran Church. Angels, especially men, are needed for these lessons. Members of HSRDC Clubs and students currently enrolled in area lessons attend free of charge. Stay for the Mainstream Dance with David Bearden, 4:30-6:00pm to gain valuable floor-time.
Clothing Sale at Concordia
Thank you again for donating clothes and accessories for the HSRDC clothing sale. There are still many great items for sale at Concordia Lutheran! Come early for the Saturday afternoon dance or stay after to buy clothing!
HSRDC Received 501c3 Non-Profit Designation and Texas State Tax Exempt Certificate
After a year-long process, HSRDC received its 501c3 non-profit designation under the United Square Dancers of America (USDA) Group Exemption Program and Texas State Tax Exemption Certificate. This designation will extend to the clubs with a few requirements. Club Presidents or Treasurers are encouraged to contact Charles Thornburg at president@houstonsquare.com for additional information.
Nominations for 2027 Officers
Nominations for 2027 Officers are due July 15. If you are interested in the Second Vice President position or another leadership role with HSRDC, please contact Carol and Charles Thornburg or one of the other officers. Elections will be held at the 3rd Quarter meeting on August 16.
LESSONS
Get a Headstart on the New Plus Calls
Tim Ploch’s First Tuesday Series is a great place to learn the new calls that have been added to the Plus list. Bluebonnet Squares and Tomball Promenaders are having lessons on the new plus calls later this year.
Round Dance Lessons with Stash, Marilyn and Trish
Stash Tosio is leading Cha-Cha and Rumba lessons on Sunday afternoons at Concordia Lutheran Church.
Marilyn Waguespack will begin round dance lessons at Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus on Tuesday, June 2 from 7:00-8:00pm.
Trish Morley is offering free Intro to Rounds at Bluebonnet Squares at 6:30pm on May 25, June 1 and June 8. More information is available on the on the HSRDC calendar at https://houstonsquaredance.com/lessons/
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS AND DANCE OPPORTUNITIES – https://houstonsquaredance.com/flyers/
Hoedown Kick-Off Dance and Ice Cream Social on July 1
Mark your calendars now to attend the 2026 Hoedown Kick-off Dance and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 1 at Concordia Lutheran Church. The theme for this year’s Hoedown is “Dance Around the World” and the kick-off dance caller will be Jaden Frigo, who is from Australia. He is in the U.S. to attend the National Square Dance Convention. Don’t miss this fun event! https://houstonsquaredance.com/flyers/
June 4-7, 64th Annual Texas State Federation Square and Round Dance Festival, Longview, TX
June 15, Bluebonnet Squares 47th Anniversary Dance, Gary Belcik, Tricia Morley & Tim Ploch, Spring
June 23, Trails End Dance for the 75th National Square Dance Convention, Waco, TX
June 24-27, 75th National Square Dance Convention® – We’re Going To Texas Y’all, Waco Convention Center. On-line registration closes June 12
July 1, “Dance Around the World” HSRDC Houston Hoedown Kick-off and Ice Cream Social with Australian caller Jaden Frigo, Concordia Lutheran
Aug. 16, HSRDC 3rd Quarter Meeting/Election of 2027 Officers and Scholarship Dance, Vernon Jones, Caller, Concordia Lutheran
Oct. 23 & 24, “Dance Around the World” HSRDC 78th Annual Houston Hoedown, Dan Preedy, Caller, The Ski’s, Round Dance Leaders, Pasadena Convention Center
Nov. 15, HSRDC 4th Quarter Meeting/Installation of 2027 Officers and Dance, Mike Seastrom, Caller, Concordia Lutheran
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Keep on dancin’!
Carol and Charles Thornburg