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Independence Squares

A square dance club for LGBTQ+ dancers in Philadelphia. Members dance modern Western square dance, and you change partners with each tip, so you can come without a partner.

  • Low cost
  • Newcomers welcome

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What they do

Take a beginner class in the fall, come to a summer open house, or join the Tuesday evening classes and dances. Saturday dances run at several levels, so check the dance schedule before you go.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Community
LGBTQ+
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Beginner classes meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 pm, from fall into spring. Saturday dances run through the year on set dates, some in the afternoon and some in the evening. The dance schedule page lists them.

Days
Tuesday and Saturday
Times
Daytime, Evening

Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion (most dances)

Address
2111 Sansom St, Philadelphia

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Come to a Tuesday beginner (Mainstream) class at 2111 Sansom St at 7 pm. No partner is needed. You join a set when the music starts and change partners as you go. Pay $5 at the class..

What to expect

A Tuesday class runs 7 to 9:30 pm, led by callers, and it alternates between Week A and Week B. You do not need a partner. Wear what you like, such as jeans and a t-shirt. First-time Mainstream dancers do not owe club dues, but each class is $5.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive a few minutes early and use the back entrance at 2111 Sansom St.
  • A nearby garage offers discounted parking. Ask at check-in for the QR code.
  • Bring a snack to share, as the club suggests.
  • Wear comfortable clothes, such as jeans and a t-shirt.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: Beginner classes run each fall for people new to square dancing, first-time Mainstream dancers do not owe dues, and no partner is needed. The page does not say whether the Saturday dances suit beginners..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Beginner classes cost $5 per class for new Mainstream dancers and members, and $7 for non-members. Most Saturday dances cost $10 per session, or $15 for a two-session event. Open houses are usually $5. Club dues of $45 cover June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027, and first-time Mainstream dancers do not owe dues. Reduced admission is available by confidential application.

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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