Our Vision
The Wooster Area Dance Groups is a cooperative network of local dance organizations representing a variety of dance traditions and styles.
Our goal is to help people discover the many opportunities for dancing in the Wooster area. We believe dance brings people together through movement, music, friendship, and shared experience.
types of dancing
Appalachian Clogging
Appalachian Clogging
Appalachian Clogging
Clogging is danced in lines, figures, squares, and mixers to choreographed routines, and is energetic and fun.
The Cedar Valley Cloggers are a performing group who offer classes in Appalachian clogging for ages 8 and up starting in late September thru May. Check out our website (https://www.cedarvalleycloggers.com/) for more information.
Ballroom Dancing
Appalachian Clogging
Appalachian Clogging
Wooster Ballroom offers social ballroom and Latin dancing for adults of all experience levels. Dances may include waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha-cha, rumba, salsa, and many more. The focus is on fun, welcoming social dancing for adults (and mature teens) of all experience levels rather than competitive dance. Classes and events help da
Wooster Ballroom offers social ballroom and Latin dancing for adults of all experience levels. Dances may include waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, cha-cha, rumba, salsa, and many more. The focus is on fun, welcoming social dancing for adults (and mature teens) of all experience levels rather than competitive dance. Classes and events help dancers build confidence, enjoy music and movement, meet new people, and prepare for special occasions such as wedding first dances. Visit https://www.woosterballroom.com/ for more information.
Contra Dancing
Appalachian Clogging
Cued Ballroom / Round Dancing
Enjoy longways set dances plus mixers and squares at the Woosterdance.com monthly contra dance. It's aerobic and social dancing to live music. No partner necessary - we change partners between dances. The caller walks through every dance and continues to prompt as the music begins. Our goal is to create a friendly and welcoming community
Enjoy longways set dances plus mixers and squares at the Woosterdance.com monthly contra dance. It's aerobic and social dancing to live music. No partner necessary - we change partners between dances. The caller walks through every dance and continues to prompt as the music begins. Our goal is to create a friendly and welcoming community of new and experienced dancers. Recommended for ages 8 to 88. Please bring a personal water bottle and clean shoes that slide but don't slip. See video playlist on YouTube.
Cued Ballroom / Round Dancing
Cued Ballroom / Round Dancing
Cued Ballroom / Round Dancing
Round dancing is a choreographed form of social ballroom dancing in which a cuer announces the steps as the music plays. Dancers often focus on learning one rhythm at a time — such as waltz, rumba, cha-cha, or two step, etc. — and gradually build their repertoire over time. Because the patterns are cued, dancers do not need to rely on tra
Round dancing is a choreographed form of social ballroom dancing in which a cuer announces the steps as the music plays. Dancers often focus on learning one rhythm at a time — such as waltz, rumba, cha-cha, or two step, etc. — and gradually build their repertoire over time. Because the patterns are cued, dancers do not need to rely on traditional lead-and-follow skills, and leaders do not have to decide spontaneously which patterns to lead. This creates a relaxed and enjoyable way to learn and dance a wide variety of ballroom rhythms together. Visit https://www.woosterballroom.com/cued for more information.
English Country Dancing
Cued Ballroom / Round Dancing
English Country Dancing
Step back in history with English Country Dance 1600 to present. Everyone chooses a partner and forms longways sets. All dances are taught and prompted to beautiful live music. Woosterdance.com offers fall and winter English dances, followed by the annual Jane Austen Ball in March. Enjoy the grace and elegance of another time and place.
Hoedown
Cued Ballroom / Round Dancing
English Country Dancing
Wayne County Rural Youth hosts traditional hoedown style square dances featuring live music, square dancing, line dancing, and swing dancing for people of all ages—not just youth! We provide an informal and welcoming atmosphere that is open to the public. No dance experience is needed; we will teach you how, plus, we provide free lessons
Wayne County Rural Youth hosts traditional hoedown style square dances featuring live music, square dancing, line dancing, and swing dancing for people of all ages—not just youth! We provide an informal and welcoming atmosphere that is open to the public. No dance experience is needed; we will teach you how, plus, we provide free lessons 15 minutes before the start of each dance to review basic square dance moves. The goal is not perfection, but to have fun! For more information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or call/text Ann at 330-466-1093.
Modern Western Square Dancing
Modern Western Square Dancing
Modern Western Square Dancing
Discover the art of squaring in a vibrant and supportive environment. Couples as well as singles are welcome to join the Gnat Boxers in low impact aerobic dancing that benefits the mind as well as the body. Modern Western square dancing combines teamwork, rhythm, memory, and social interaction in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Lessons
Discover the art of squaring in a vibrant and supportive environment. Couples as well as singles are welcome to join the Gnat Boxers in low impact aerobic dancing that benefits the mind as well as the body. Modern Western square dancing combines teamwork, rhythm, memory, and social interaction in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Lessons are held September – March. Bring comfortable shoes, a smile, and a sense of adventure. For more information contact Patty Reinarts at 330-641-2395 or visit us online at http://www.gnatboxers.com/lessons.html.