Hotfoot Stompers Square Dances

2026 - 2027  

2026 SUMMER DANCES ARE BELOW!

Scroll down the page
to see the 
Summer dances,
Hotfoot School Year Dance schedule, 
New Dancer Dances,
Daytimers dances,
the next state and national
square dance conventions,
and hotel accommodations.

Go to the LESSONS page for details about learning to square dance.

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JUNE 2027
Convention Information Below
Scroll  Down Below Daytimers!

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Summer Dances Schedule
2026
Check back for confirmation, location & time



Monday, August 24  6:30 - 9 p.m.
John Bittner, caller
Anoka United Methodist Church
850 South St
Anoka, MN 55303

Summer Potluck Picnic
& Annual Dues Collection
Monday, August 10      6 p.m.
Aquatore Park   WEST Pavilion
Details in the NEWS
 

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2026-2027
School Year Dances Schedule

Second Saturday of the month
from September through May

All   these  dances are   hopefully  at:
Northdale Middle School cafeteria
Door #2
11301 Dogwood St. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

SCHOOL YEAR DANCE FORMAT:
Plus  7:30  - 8:00 p.m.
Mainstream 8:00  - 10:00 p.m. with  Rounds  between tips.  Rounds cued by Sarah Klaphake or Doug Brodeen.
Plus  Star Tip  10:00 - 10:15 p.m.

If you’re bringing potluck, please bring serving utensils and/or individual portion separation or packaging. (We have no kitchen volunteers)


Theme:   Back on the Dance Trail
Date:   Saturday, September 12, 2026
Caller:  Tom Allen / Cuer:   Sarah Klaphake
Food:   Potluck

Theme:  Pumpkins & Promenades
Date:  Saturday, October 10, 2026 
Caller:   Sprosty Twins / Cuer:   Sarah Klaphake
Food:  Potluck

Theme:    250 Years of Freedom & Friendship
 Date:  Saturday, November 14, 2026
Caller:  Brian Freed / Cuer:   Doug Brodeen
Food:   Potluck

Theme:    Rock Around the Christmas Tree
Date:  Saturday, December 12, 2026
Caller:   Mike Hogan / Cuer:   Sarah Klaphake
Food:   Potuck

Theme:   All That Jazz
Date:  Saturday, January 9, 2027   
Caller:  Bryan Bush/ Cuer:  Doug Brodeen
Food:   Potluck

Theme:   Sweet Serenade
Date:  Saturday, February 13, 2027
Caller:   Bill VanBergen / Cuer:   Doug  Brodeen
Food:   Potluck

Theme:   Masquerade Ball
Date:  Saturday, March 13, 2027
Caller:  Brad Neutz / Cuer: 
Food:   Potluck

Theme:   A Royal Affair
Date:  Saturday, April 10, 2027
Caller:  Dan Sahlstrom / Cuer:   Dan Sahlstrom
Food:   Pie  & Ice Cream

Theme:    Flowers in Bloom
Date:  Saturday, May 8, 2027
Caller:    Dee Dee Dougherty / Cuer:  Doug Brodeen
Food:   Potluck

 If you’re bringing potluck, please bring serving utensils and/or individual portion separation or packaging. (We have no kitchen volunteers)

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NEW DANCER DANCES
Locations TBD

Sunday, November  8, 2026
Theme:  "Rising Stars"
Location TBD

Sunday,  March 7, 2027  2:30 - 5 p.m.
Theme:  "New Dancers Showcase"
Fellowship Hall  
Faith Lutheran Church, Door #1
11115  Hanson Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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 Daytimers Dances Schedule   2026
(year-round):

Next Daytimers:  Tuesday, August 18, 2026  MS


1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month MS (year-round) 

HIGH LEVEL MAINSTREAM
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wayne Tauer, caller
Casual
$4 per adult


Daytimers PLUS
5th Tuesday of the month PLUS (year-round)

PLUS
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Wayne Tauer, caller
Casual
$4 per adult

(usual location):
Coon Rapids Senior Center
​11155 Robinson Drive
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Part of the Coon Rapids Civic Center

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 CONVENTIONS:

Minnesota State Square & Round Dance Convention
75th  MN State Square & Round Dance Convention
June 10 - 13, 2027
Shooting Star Casino
Mahnomen, MN 56557

This link is for the 2026   convention that took place in June:
www.mnsquaredanceconvention.com



National Square and Round Dance Convention

76th National Square Dance Convention
June 23 -26, 2027
Loveland, Colorado
76nsdc.com
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Hotel Accommodations

Here is a list of hotels near our dance site, Northdale Middle School, 11301 Dogwood St NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448-2408.  Click on the name of the hotel to find out more information about pricing and booking.

Best Western Plus Coon Rapids
3420 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids North Metro
(763) 576-0700

Best Western Plus
10580 Baltimore St NE, Blaine, MN 55433
(763) 792-0750 ‎  2.2 miles SE

Country Inn and Suites
155 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 780-3797 3.1 miles S

Holiday Inn Express
9333 Springbrook Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 792-9292 ‎  3.3 miles S

Fairfield Inn - Marriott
8965 Springbrook Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 785-8922 ‎  3.6 mi S

Super 8
9410 Baltimore St. NE, Blaine, MN 55433
(763) 786-8888 ‎  4.1 mi SE

AmericInn - Coon Rapids
3430 Northdale Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN(866) 221-6537     5.9 mi W