64th Annual Texas State Federation Square and Round Dancers Festival June 4-6
June is already off to a great start! Many Houston area dancers attended the 64th Annual Texas State Federation Square and Round Dancers Festival, “Dancing Across Texas,” in Longview, June 4–6. The festival was filled with lively music, friendship, and dancing with participants from across Texas! Check out some photos here: https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/06/09/64th-annual-texas-state-federation-square-and-round-dancers-festival/
75th National Square Dance Convention June 24-27
Is everyone getting excited for the 75th National Square Dance Convention in Waco, June 24-27? HSRDC is proud to be the Sponsoring Organization! Check out convention info here: https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/06/09/75th-national-square-dance-convention-june-24-27/ and also in the E-Magazine: https://nsdcnec.com/national-squares-e-magazine/
WE NEED YOU! Volunteer During the 75th National Square Dance Convention!
We need your help to make this convention the best one ever! Please sign up to work a few hours during the convention! 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! Check out the Volunteer Opportunities Sign-up at https://houstonsquaredance.com/2026/05/17/we-need-you/. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Dancers are Needed for Caller Class on Saturday, June 20
HSRDC and the Houston Caller Association are co-hosting a second Caller Class with Vernon Jones on Saturday, June 20. Dancers are needed from 2-4:00pm 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/
Mainstream Dance, Saturday June 13
Come out for some fun and fellowship and enjoy dancing to David Bearden at a relaxed pace Mainstream Dance Saturday, June 13, 4:30-6:00pm. This is a wonderful way for new dancers to gain valuable floor-time and it also counts as a visitation if a club has 8 dancers attend!
HSRDC Leadership Position for 2027
Nominations for 2027 Officers are due July 15, and we are seeking individuals to fill appointed positions as well. If you are interested in the Second Vice President position or another leadership role with HSRDC, please contact Carol and Charles Thornburg, Sally and Phil Henderson, Brenda and Jerry Fabian, Donna Bowen or Linda Reaves to express your interest. Officer 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. Starting June 11, Fairbees will offer a 40-minute Plus lesson workshop at 7pm. The lesson workshop includes 8 “new” Plus Calls and Rusty Hinges from previous week. Club dance is 7:45 PM – 9:30PM. Location: Spring Branch Presbyterian, 1215 Campbell Road.
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 is offering round dance lessons at Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm.
Bluebonnet Squares are hosting Intro to Rounds with Trish Morley at 6:30pm on 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/
78th Annual Houston Hoedown Kick-Off Dance and Ice Cream Social on July 1
Mark your calendars now to attend the 78th Annual Houston Hoedown Kick-off Dance and Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, July 1 at Concordia Lutheran Church. Hoedown will be Oct. 23-25 and the theme is “Dance Around the World.” The kick-off dance caller is Jaden Frigo 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 15, Bluebonnet Squares 47th Anniversary Dance, Gary Belcik, Tricia Morley & Tim Ploch, Spring
June 19, Katy Prairie Promenaders Graduation Dance, Pat Kotal, caller
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 78th Annual 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
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/
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Keep on dancin’!
Carol and Charles Thornburg