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Square dance clubs are the primary form for organization within the recreational activity of square dancing, and more specifically modern Western square dance. This article's focus is the modern Western square dance club, and it is understood in the context of this article that when the terms "square dance club" or "square dance" are used it refers to the form of square dance called "modern Western square dance". Square dance clubs are primarily, but not exclusively, local in character. A square dance club is only as strong as its members, i.e. individual square dancers. == Promoting and advancing square dance == The club's primary goal is to promote and advance square dance as a recreational activity. Typically clubs accomplish this goal through the following activities: * Providing classes and other training opportunities to new, as well as experienced dancers * Showcasing the activity through public performances * Organizing dances * Participation in other associations dedicated to the promotion and advancement of square dancing * Providing employment and training opportunities to square dance callers. This is not an exclusive list, and square dance clubs are constantly on the look out for new ways to achieve their goals. Associations, partnerships and other cooperative ventures have become increasingly more important to square dance clubs. Membership in square dance clubs seems to have peaked in the late '70s and early '80s, and has gradually decreased since that time. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「square dance club」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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