{Downtown/USC} Old Time Square Dance

Let's go square dancing Downtown near USC! ($20)

The 15th Annual Los Angeles Old Time Social is happening on May 17th.

There are beginner-friendly workshops throughout the day and musicians and folk enthusiasts from up and down the west coast come into town that weekend.

Some of them will be putting on a square dance from 7:30-10pm, which is what we'll be attending.

Different musicians and callers will be rotating in throughout the night, and we'll keep dancing.

Never square danced? Don't worry... all dances are taught. Fun guaranteed!

No partner necessary, this is social dancing :) Everyone willing to participate is welcome!

Bring your friends -- the more the square-ier!

Straight and LGBTQIA+ friendly.

We'll meet up there at 7pm to watch (and eat) musical cakes before the dancing gets underway.

SCHEDULE:
6:15ish - doors
6:30pm - flatfooting workshop (included with evening program admission, if you're interested)
7:00pm - musical cakes + group meet + socializing
7:30ish - beginner-friendly dancing out back (outside)

DIRECTIONS:
Punch "Velaslavasay Panorama" into maps and it should get there easy.
1122 W 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

PARKING:
Street parking. Double-check posted signs.

MEETING UP:
We'll meet up by the cakes between 7 and 7:30pm. Ask the people at the check-in table to point you to the spot for meetup if you need help locating the group. If you're late and miss the group meet, ask the people at the check-in table to point you to Charlotte or Thomas, and we'll introduce you to the rest of the group.

DRINKS/FOOD INFO:
You may bring your own food and water bottle. In years past, they have had donation-based canned/bottled drinks on site. I'm unsure what they will have this year.

COST:
$20 for the evening program (see ticket link in comments).
There is also a limited number of discounted all-day passes still available for $45 (at the time of posting this) if you plan to attend more than the evening program.

WHAT TO BRING:
• Comfortable shoes for pavement
• Layers (the dance will be outside)
• Water bottle
• Pre-purchased ticket receipt on your phone
• Cash for drink donations

Tips for the LADIES:

• Dresses are fun for twirling, but pants are cool too :)
• It's best to wear shoes that won't easily slip off
• It's ok (even encouraged) to ask guys to dance :)
• Ladies are always right, so ladies are always on the right when dancing (though you are no way limited to dancing the "lady" role--anyone can dance any role)

Hope you'll join us!