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Beginner Party Night
Next date coming soon
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
Your first square dance starts here.
One Tuesday night. Two hours. Zero experience needed. Come by yourself, bring a friend or drag your other half along. It’s $10, and you’ll be dancing within ten minutes.
New beginner dates are coming soon. Join the waitlist and you'll hear first.
Beginner Party Night
- When
- New dates coming soon Tuesdays, 7–9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
- Where
- St. James United Methodist Church3808 St. James Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27604 Get directions
- Cost
- $10Pay at the door with cash or check. Credit cards accepted via Eventbrite ticket purchase.
- Bring
- Just yourselfNo partner, no experience. Comfy shoes help.
The plan
Your night, minute by minute.
Here’s how the evening goes, so you know exactly what you’re walking into.
6:30pm
Doors open
Find the welcome table, pay your $10 (or show your Eventbrite ticket) and grab a name tag.
7:00pm
Hello, everyone
Eva welcomes the room and explains the only rule: have fun. (Okay, and listen to the calls.)
7:10pm
Your first square
You’ll join a square of eight and learn your first few moves. Most people are surprised how quickly it clicks.
7:45pm
Water and chatter
A breather, a drink and time to actually talk to people. This is the social bit.
8:00pm
New moves, more laughs
A few more calls, a few more mix-ups and a lot more laughing. Mistakes are part of the fun.
9:00pm
See you next week?
Swap names and hear how the Beginner Series works. There’s no pressure to sign up on the spot.
What to bring
Leave the cowboy boots at home (unless you really want to).
Comfy shoes
Sneakers or flats with smooth soles. Skip heavy grip and high heels.
Clothes you can move in
Whatever you’d wear for a walk with friends. No costumes, no gingham.
A water bottle
Two hours of moving adds up. Stay hydrated.
Your entry
$10 by cash, check or card at the door, or buy ahead on Eventbrite.
Two ways to save your spot
Pick whichever suits you.
Quickest
Buy ahead on Eventbrite
Pay $10 online now and walk straight in. It guarantees your spot and helps us plan the night.
Flexible
RSVP and pay at the door
Tell us you’re coming, then pay on the night with cash, check or card. We’ll have a name tag waiting.
Feeling nervous?
Two left feet? Bring both.
Everyone in the room remembers their first night. Nobody expects you to know anything, and getting it “wrong” is half the fun.
- You don’t need to memorize a thing. The caller tells you every move.
- You won’t be the only beginner. Party Night is made for first-timers.
- You can sit out any dance, any time. No questions asked.
- Nobody’s judging. We’re all too busy laughing at our own mistakes.
Getting there
Find us at St. James UMC.
St. James United Methodist Church
3808 St. James Church Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
We rent the hall at St. James UMC. Capital Squares isn’t a religious group, and everyone is welcome.
Coming up
Book both nights while you’re here.
Party Night is the taster. Then the Beginner Series begins, and its first night is just $10 too, with no commitment to the rest.
Then keep going
First Lesson Night
Beginner Series, night one
Next date coming soon
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 worksQuick questions
Before you ask…
Do I need to bring a partner?
No. Come on your own and you’ll dance with everyone in the room. Couples are welcome to dance together or mix it up.
What if I’ve never danced before?
Perfect. Party Night is designed for complete beginners. If you can walk and listen, you can square dance.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. It’s one of the easiest places to arrive solo, because you’re part of a team of eight from the very first dance.
Is this a singles or dating event?
No. It’s a social night for everyone: singles, couples and groups of friends. No pairing up, no agenda.
How physically demanding is it?
It’s mostly walking, with plenty of breaks. Go at your own pace and sit out any dance whenever you like.
Your square is waiting.
Party Night: date coming soon · First Lesson Night: date coming soon · 7–9pm · St. James UMC, Raleigh · $10 each
New beginner dates are coming soon. Join the waitlist and you'll hear first.