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Missouri Federation of
Square & Round Dance Clubs
Missouri Federation
of Square & Round
Dance Clubs

Missouri Federation of Square & Round Dance Clubs


Learn About the
Benefits of Dancing

Learn About the Benefits of Dancing

Square and round dancing offer a unique blend of fitness, fun, and social connection for everyone on the floor. These dances get the body moving, keep the mind alert, and connect dancers of all abilities. Lively squares and flowing rounds bring music, movement, and camaraderie together as part of a vibrant community.

Dancers having fun at the Missouri State Festival in Cape Girardeau, MO
Round dancers at the Missouri State Festival in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Health and Social Advantages

Dancing offers a range of physical and mental benefits that support a long, healthy, and active life.

Heart Health

Recognized by the American Heart Association, dancing is a cardio activity that can help lower blood pressure and improve heart function.

Brain Power

Reacting to calls and cues involves cross-lateral movements that exercise both sides of the brain, helping memory and mental alertness.

Low-Impact Fitness

Square and round dancing provide physical activity that strengthens the body while avoiding the strain of high-intensity workouts.

Calorie Burn

A single evening on the dance floor at one of our clubs can be equivalent to a 5-mile walk, burning between 200 and 400 calories every 30 minutes.

Improved Balance

Regular dancers often have a better sense of balance and coordination, which helps prevent incidents of falling as we get older.

Stress Relief

The combination of music, movement, and laughter experienced while dancing releases feel-good endorphins that lift the mood and ease anxiety.

It's Easy to Get Started

You don’t need any special skills or a background in dance to join us on the floor. Everyone is welcome!

Easy to Learn

If you can walk, you can dance. Each movement is taught step-by-step at classes in a relaxed environment so you can join in quickly.

Affordable Fun

Dancing provides an inexpensive way to stay active and socialize. It’s a fun hobby that doesn’t carry the high price tag of many other activities.

Family-Friendly

Square and round dancing provide a safe, wholesome environment where family and friends from children to adults can have fun together.

Take Your Place on the Floor

Taking lessons or joining a local club is the best way to start enjoying these physical and social rewards. You will find a friendly community that keeps you moving while building lasting friendships on the dance floor. Click the links below to find a group in your area and join the fun.