We had a fun time at the Hogtown Hoedown tonight. Hannah Naiman was the caller and the band was the All Day Breakfast Stringband, from Montreal.

We are not great square dancers but fortunately, there were dancers of all levels there. Our caller taught all the figures, walking everyone through at least once before the band started up. I thought the dances in the first half of the event were at about the right level for the group. I found a couple of the dances in the second half to be a little difficult to follow, but then I have very little experience. The dancers were all enthusiastic and I think everyone was having a great time. The new venue, the Trinity St. Paul Centre, was a good space and location for the dance. The only downside of that space was that it was very warm inside. I’m sure that won’t be a problem for the next dances, which are October 25 and November 15.

I’m looking forward to going again. It will be even more fun as we gain some experience and learn more dances.