Dan Clairmont: Square Dancing Is for Everyone—Not Just the Best Dancers

Dan's passion for square dancing goes far beyond teaching steps and calling dances. Since becoming a caller in 2010, he has called around the world, appeared at 14 National Square Dance Conventions, and graduated 28 beginners' classes. But what truly drives Dan is making square dancing accessible to everyone—not just those who are naturally talented or will ever become perfect dancers. He believes everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, laughter, friendship, and sense of accomplishment that dancing brings. His most rewarding experience was founding and teaching Hand-n-Hand, a special square dance club for adults with special needs in Mission Viejo, California. For Dan, it's never about how perfectly someone dances; it's about the smiles, the laughter, and the joy of being part of the square.

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