Special Announcements:The Board of Directors of Westport Squares has voted to raise the dance dues to $4.00 per person and $2.00 for youth under 18 years of age. The increase will begin on March 7th.
Westport PLUS has resumed PLUS dancing on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Westport Town Hall.
**2008 Dance Schedule**
Who Are We?
Westport Squares of Madison, Wisconsin is a mainstream level square dance club. We dance every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays of the month from 7:30 to 10:00 PM at the Westport Town Hall, 5387 Mary Lake Rd. Waunakee. The Town Hall is located off Co Trunk Hwy M on the north side of Madison. Westport Squares Plus dances every 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the same location.
New Dancer Classes
The Westport Squares has New Dancer Classes beginning every September. Our next set of classes will be September 2008. They are held at the Westport Town Hall 5399 Mary Lake Drive, Waunakee, WI. If you are interested and want additional information, contact Al and Rosie at (608)244-1185 or complete our contact form. Give us your name and e-mail address and we will contact you summer of 2008.
A Brief History of the Westport Squares
The Westport Square Dance Club held its first dance on June 25, 1955. Art Weisensel was the caller and 23 couples attended. The dancing fee was $1.00 a couple and Art received $15.00. The first beginners class began April 11, 1956. Our dances have been held from almost the beginning in a converted cheese house that serves as the town hall for Westport. This small cozy building has a wood floor and is a favorite for all dancers in the area. Art Weisensel served as club caller until his untimely death in 1975. Will Ferderer then became club caller until about 1980 when we went to a guest caller only format. Today after 52 years of dancing Westport is still a viable fun club with many active friendly members. In 1995 Westport began "plus" level dancing to satisfy a growing demand.
Current Information
- Club dances are held every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays from 7:30-10:00 PM
- Westport Town Hall is located at 5399 Mary Lake Dr. which is off County Hwy M north of Madison.
- The Cost is $4.00 per person and $2.00 for youth under 18. The club dances Mainstream with one Plus tip at the end.
- Rounds are cued only if the caller can cue.
- Members provide a potluck lunch after the dance.
- Square dance attire is optional during hot summer months.
- Square dance lessons begin every September.
- Westport PLUS dances 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the same location as above. Don Niva is the caller. Donation - $3.00 per person.
- Contact - Al and Rosie (608) 244-1185
