🎶 Learn to Square Dance (Free Intro) in San Jose! 💃🕺

REMINDER: NEW START TIME! Please arrive by 12:50 PM to start right at 1:00 PM.

Ever wanted to try something social, active, and genuinely fun — without needing a partner or any prior experience? This free introductory square dance class is welcoming, playful, and designed for beginners who want to move a little, laugh a lot, and meet new people.

No pressure. No performance. Just a friendly, joyful way to try something new.
(Because joy, movement, and laughter matter more now than ever.)

📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:30 pm (Please arrive 10 minutes early to start on time!)
Cost: Free

Location:
Almaden Hills Campus, Growing Hope UMC
1200 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118

Especially convenient for South Bay folks.

Questions? Ask Jim: wernerjim1@gmail.com (a New Beginnings member)

💡 What This Is (and Isn’t)

• No experience required
• No partner needed — partners are provided and rotated
• Light, enjoyable movement (not a workout, not a performance)
• A friendly, welcoming group that truly enjoys beginners
• Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended

If you like learning something new, enjoy playful social settings, or want a gentle way to be active and meet people, this is a great fit.

🚗 Parking & Finding the Room

• Ample free parking is available in the church parking lot
• Please note: street parking is not available
• After parking, follow the posted signs from the lot to the square dance room

🗓 Photos from Jan 17 Intro Session
The first free intro session was on Saturday, January 17. Here is a link to photos from that event. Look at those smiles! 😁

🔎 Just So You Know
These free intro sessions are offered by a nonprofit as a way to introduce square dancing and share information about their 8-week beginner program, running February–March on Saturdays, 1:00–4:00 pm.

• Full program tuition: $80
• No obligation to continue — the intro is simply a chance to try it out

For full details, including exact dates, you can view the flyer HERE.

🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE

🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
As a volunteer-led group, member contributions help cover Meetup fees and the occasional venue rental that make our gatherings possible. If you haven’t contributed in 2026, we invite you to give a $20 annual cash contribution (with your name) directly to the event host. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) New here? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!

🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and fellow participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.