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Beginner Party Night
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One relaxed evening to try square dancing. No partner, no experience, no commitment.
$10 at the door or online.
What happens at Party NightBeginner Party Night · New dates coming soon
Come solo. Leave with seven friends.
Capital Squares is Raleigh’s friendliest Tuesday night: modern square dancing for grown-ups. No partner, no experience and no rhythm required. Eva calls every move out loud, so all you have to do is walk, laugh and say yes.
- No partner needed
- Total beginners welcome
- $10 for your first night
Coming up
Two ways to start. Pick one, or come to both.
Both are Tuesdays, 7–9pm, at St. James UMC in Raleigh. Party Night is the no-pressure taster. The first lesson night kicks off the 12 weeks Beginner Series, and you can try it before you commit.
Then keep going
First Lesson Night
Beginner Series, night one
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Night one of our 12 weeks Beginner Series. No Party Night needed: come and try it before you commit to the rest.
$10 for night one, which counts toward the 12 weeks series ($96 in total). Pay the remaining $86 in one payment or two.
How the Beginner Series worksThe secret nobody tells you
You don’t need to know how to dance. If you can walk, you can do this.
In square dancing, a caller tells you every move, live, as the music plays. There’s nothing to memorize and nothing to practice at home. Tap a call to see what it really means.
Why it’s different
Most hobbies put you next to strangers. This one makes you a team.
A team sport in disguise
Eight people, one square, and everybody needs everybody. Friendships form fast when you’re laughing through the same mistake.
No partner? No problem.
Come on your own, with a friend or with your other half. You’ll dance with everyone in the room, and nobody sits out.
Anyone dances with anyone
Our dancing is gender-neutral. Every position is open to every person, so you’ll never wait for the “right” partner.
Exercise in disguise
Two hours of walking, turning and laughing. Your brain gets a workout too, and it never feels like the gym.
Your first night
Here’s exactly what happens.
No surprises and no pop quizzes. Just a relaxed, friendly evening that goes something like this:
6:30pm
Doors open: walk in and say hi
Grab a name tag. Someone will be waiting to welcome you.
7:00pm
Join your first square
Eva gets everyone into squares of eight. Within ten minutes, you’re dancing.
7:45pm
Water and chatter
A breather and plenty of time to talk. This is where friendships start.
9:00pm
Head home buzzing
With a few new moves and a handful of new names in your phone.
From our beginners
Nervous on the way in. Grinning on the way out.
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Where it leads
One fun Tuesday can turn into a whole new crew.
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Beginner Party Night
One relaxed evening to try it out. $10, no commitment, no experience.
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The Beginner Series
12 weeks of Tuesday lessons with the same friendly group. Try the first night for $10 before you commit.
03
The Capital Squares family
Club dances, special nights and friends you’ll keep long after the music stops.
Meet your caller
Eva Murray calls the moves, so you don’t have to remember them.
As our caller, Eva guides every step in real time, picks the music and keeps the floor laughing. Get lost? Everyone does. Eva will have you back in your spot within a beat or two.
Our nights
This is what Tuesdays look like.
Our first recap is on its way. Come to Party Night and you might be in it!
Come solo. We’ll save you a spot.
Party Night: date coming soon · First Lesson Night: date coming soon · 7–9pm · St. James UMC, Raleigh · $10 each
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