Ozone Squares is proud to host the

2017 Louisiana State Square Dance Convention! 

March 2, 3, & 4, 2017

CASTINE CENTER AT PELICAN PARK

63350 Pelican Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70448

 

Our Club

Ozone Squares, now 23 years old, has 95+ active members and a hopeful 10 or more new greenies graduating in November.  Our membership has been consistent over the last 3-4 years.  Our club prides itself on the friendly atmosphere and high quality callers we book each week.  An average night of dancing has about 5 squares.  Our last Anniversary Dance (the highlight of the year) brought 14 squares to the floor for a magical night of dancing.  Next years anniversary dance features DARRYL MCMILLAN ON MAY 6, 2017.

 

Pre-Convention Stuff:

THURS: On Thursday night, March 2nd at 7:30 Rounds and 8:00 Alternating Tips, the Tammay Twirlers will host a trail-end dance at their clubhouse with Ted Kenndy calling and Richard & Francis Matthews on rounds.  

35386 Home Estate Drive, Slidell, LA (NOTE THIS IS A DIFFERENT LOCATION FROM

THE CONVENTION LOCATION FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY)

 

FRIDAY - DAYTIME:

Excursion Information: 

National World War II Museum - New Orleans - (Mention you are here with a State convention at the ticket booth to get a discount on entry fee)            

Alligator Farm Tour                                                         Swamp Tours

....more to come

 

Convention Plan - CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND HALL LAYOUT

Friday Night! We will be featuring PAUL COTE calling to the music of the LIVE BAND, THE GHOST RIDERS from Concord California! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ghost Riders Members: David Zachry: rhythm guitar Ron Pfisterer: bass guitar John Moore: drums Brad Barnett: keys & mandolin Gary Bauman: lead guitar

 

 

On Saturday, in addition to our own fine  LOUISIANA CALLERS, we will have the following FUNSHOPS:

WACKY Ping Pong GAME

Trivia Contest

Card games/Board games

 

There will be both round and square dance workshops in the afternoon and an exhibition dance and competiion squares.  Saturday, our club will provide a FREE BREAKFAST AT THE HALLS (with weekend package), light refreshments and drinks during the day.  Lunch and dinners will be left for the dancers to explore and enjoy our many fine restaurants in the area. 

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Please patronize our sponsors, vendors and local merchants!

Save your receipts from local purchases or vendors and win a prize!  Simply print your name legibly on the back of the receipt and drop it in the raffle hopper!  The more receipts, the better your chances of winning a door prize to be drawn Saturday evening every hour.  Must be present to win.

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Please visit the vendors who attend our convention!  Here is a sample of who will be there:

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Dance Shoes of Tennessee - http://danceshoesoftennessee.com/

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The Promenade Shop - Biloxi

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Tag 'Em

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Mary Kay - Sandra Wellmeyer

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