Looking for square dance classes in Antioch? Whether you learned the steps decades ago or have never do-si-do'd in your life, Antioch Square Dance Academy offers weekly classes designed for every age and skill level. We meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Antioch Community Center on Lone Tree Way—just minutes from Highway 4 and the Antioch Marina, with free parking right outside.
Why Square Dance?
Square dancing is social movement at its best. Four couples, one square, and a live caller guiding you through every turn. It's low-impact exercise disguised as a party, and it's one of the few activities where grandparents, parents, and teenagers can genuinely share the floor.
Our dancers come for the health benefits—improved balance, better memory, and sustained cardiovascular activity—but they stay for the community. Many of our members have found their closest friends right here in the square.
What Sets Our Training Apart
Our teaching team has collectively led square dance events across Contra Costa County for over 40 years. Lead caller Marcus Chen has been calling squares since 2009 and holds a Callerlab Foundation accreditation, the nationally recognized standard for square dance calling. He trains every instructor on our team in clear, patient cueing so beginners never feel lost and experienced dancers stay challenged.
We structure every class in three parts:
- Foundational skills: Allemandes, promenades, do-si-dos, and square formations taught from the ground up
- Progressive calling: Gradually faster tempos and more complex patterns for returning dancers
- Movement conditioning: Exercises focused on joint health, posture, and stamina so you can dance comfortably for years
Performance opportunities are available for interested students, but they are entirely optional. Most of our dancers are here simply to learn, laugh, and move.
Who We Welcome
- Absolute beginners who have never set foot on a dance floor
- Returning dancers looking to brush up rusty skills
- Families wanting a screen-free activity they can enjoy together
- Seniors seeking gentle, social exercise in a judgment-free environment
No partner? No problem. We rotate partners throughout every class, so you'll never be left watching from the sidelines. No special shoes are required—just clean, comfortable footwear with a smooth sole.
Join Us This Tuesday
Your first class is free. Join us Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531. Free parking is available in the lot off Wilbur Avenue.
Call us at (925) 555-1234 or register online at www.antiochsquaredance.com to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited.
