Wichita Falls Launches New Square Dance Lessons

16-week series teaches residents an easy, fun dance form with no experience required.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:09pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print depicting a repeated pattern of square dancing couples in cowboy attire, rendered in a bold, pop art style with bright neon colors and heavy black outlines.A new square dance lesson series aims to revive the classic Texas tradition and introduce it to a new generation of Wichita Falls residents.Wichita Falls Today

The Red River Valley Square Dance Association is offering a new 16-week series of square dance lessons in Wichita Falls, Texas. The classes run every Thursday night from 7-9 PM at 812 Travis St., with the first lesson free and the full series costing $65. No prior experience, partner, or special attire is needed, as the lessons teach an easy dance form and provide a chance to meet new people and have fun.

Why it matters

Square dancing has a long history in Texas culture, but participation has declined in recent decades. This new series aims to revive interest in the community and introduce the accessible, social activity to a new generation of Wichita Falls residents.

The details

The square dance lessons are being organized by the Red River Valley Square Dance Association. The 16-week series runs every Thursday from 7-9 PM, starting on April 9th, at a venue located at 812 Travis St. in downtown Wichita Falls. The first lesson is free, and the full 16-week program costs $65. No prior experience, partner, or special clothing is required, as the lessons will teach participants the basic steps and figures of square dancing.

  • The first square dance lesson is on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7 PM.
  • The series continues every Thursday night from 7-9 PM through the end of July 2026.

The players

Red River Valley Square Dance Association

A local organization dedicated to promoting and teaching square dancing in the Wichita Falls area.

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What’s next

Interested residents can sign up for the square dance lessons by visiting the Square Dance Wichita Falls Facebook page or calling (469) 285-6362. The last day to join the series is April 16th.

The takeaway

This new square dance program provides an accessible and social activity for Wichita Falls residents to learn a classic Texas dance form, meet new people, and have an enjoyable experience in their local community.