North West and Lakes Weekend 2024

Group photo of the dancers

The North West and Lakes Weekend held in October 2024 at The Centre, Halton, Lancaster was a joint birthday event for two American Square Dance Clubs.

Lune Valley Ocean Wavers celebrated their 29th birthday and Chain Reaction SDC celebrated its 21st birthday. Paul Bristow and Di Green called the dances at the Mainstream, Plus, A1, A2 and C1 levels, the full programme for the event is available here (pdf file opens in new tab).

The hall was a comfortable size for the numbers of dancers, with up to 7 squares dancing at the same time. Many of the visitors had travelled long distances to attend and stay in the area for additional holiday. Many of the visitors commented on the friendly welcome that they received.

The workshop sessions were received with some interesting details of square dance calls being explored and knowledge expanded by both of the callers and at different levels.

A very enjoyable event that will be well remembered.

Thanks go to all those who contributed to the organisation.

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