By MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
A local group of square dancers is lacing up their dancing shoes to teach lessons in St. Joseph to a new generation.
The Savannah Sashayers have been around for nearly 43 years, dancing and enjoying social gatherings every Sunday in Savannah.
Member Angie Houk says one of the greatest things about square dancing is it's unlike any other dancing
"When you do a tango or anything, you have to know what those steps are, the greatest thing about square dancing is you have a caller that is telling you what moves to do, you honestly don't have to think about it all you have to do is listen," Houk tells host of the KFEQ Hotline Barry Birr. "And he tells you what to do and it just takes all of the stress out of it."
The group will be providing lessons in St. Joseph and accepting new dancers through June 20th.
Houk says the group accepts anyone and everyone.
"We welcome kids, bring your kids, your daughters, sons, your nieces' nephews," Houk says.
"Singles, you don't have to have a partner, it is a great way to meet handsome men or beautiful girls, women of any age" fellow member Nancy Savely.
The lessons will be at Brookdale Church on Tuesdays. The first is free, the next ones cost five dollars.
Houk says it doesn't take much to square dance, simply saying that if you can walk, you can square dance
"People say you know my hips couldn't take it, my knees couldn't take it, if you can walk out your house and go get your mail, you can square dance," Houk points out.
"Absolutely," Savely agrees.
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