Square Dancer Profiles In and Around Omaha, Nebraska

Square dancers are people from all walks of life. There are doctors, lawyers, president (Jimmy Carter) to just name a few. As we get others they will be listed below. Just click on the occupations and you'll be able to read what they say about square dancing.

Security Tech with the Douglas County Sheriff

He has been dancing over 22 years. He square dances because he really enjoys the companionship and exercise dancing offers.

When He first started dancing He worked for Omaha Police Department as a jailer, working the midnight shift. After 8 hours being locked up with arrested people He was starting to think that they were the only people out there. Then He started Square Dancing and quickly learned that there are normal people out there and He could laugh and have a good time. As the dancers are getting older there are less wanting to get involved in the officer positions. That is the leading reason that He stepped up and volunteered to be the current State President-Elect and Belles N' Beaus President, in addition to the Secretary for the 2009 State Convention and Secretary for the new marking committee. Square dancing has been so good to him with friends and fun that he wants to insure that it continues on.

Electric

This couple moved from Buffalo New York in August of 1976 with five children, because he was transferred by Western Electric. They had left all of their extended family back in New York. They started dancing in 1978 and danced with Bonnets and Boots for about seven years. They were too busy attending Basketball games etc. Then after their children were all off on their own they came back and have been dancing for over ten years. They dance for several reason. They enjoy the camaraderie, the fun of dancing, the exercise both mental and physical, and the price is right. They hope to be dancing another ten years.

Computer Programmer

Doug has been dancing since 1980. He was like most men and really did not want to take lessons, but he was handcuffed and taken to the first night of lessons. He was a policemen in the Air Force and his brother in law was one also. His brother in law is the one that cuffed him. He fell in love with the activity and has been a caller since 1981. He found out that a square dancer is a friend that he hasn't meet yet. He loves the fun of dancing and the exercise that is both mental and physical. He also loves calling to the different clubs and likes to be a little different with his calling. He loves to see the smiles of other dancers.

Clams Examiner

This couple has been dancing as members of the Merry Mixer Club since 1972, after having taken lessons from Glen Lapham.� He was employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield for 37 years prior to taking retirement at the end of 2003.� Since that time He has been a part time employee and volunteer at the Nebraska Humane Society.� She has been a part time employee in food services at Omaha Public Schools for over 20 years.

They square dance for the social interaction with other people.� No matter where they go to dance, they know they will be among friends and there will be no one around to cause trouble to us or any other dancers.� they can dance every tip if they want, or can sit out and visit if they so choose.� If they dance well, there is a sense of accomplishment and unity with each other and our dancing partners.� On the occasions when they don't do so well, more often than not there is laughter and good natured joshing about it.� Both of them feel that square dancing is one of the best life long pursuits they could ever have gotten involved with for the exercise, fun and friendships that it affords.

Manager/Supervisor

This square dancer is a manager/supervisor for the�Nebraska Health and Human Services System where he supervises folks that recruit, license and train foster parents.�� He has been square dancing for�most of his adult life.�� He started dancing with a college club as a way to make friends.�� He still dances mostly because�of the friendships that he has with other dancers.�� There are�other benefits for him such as the exercise he gets and�the way dancing helps him�stay healthy physically and mentally.� He finds it a challenge and relaxing.

Truck Mechanic / Office Manager

This couple has been dancing since 1989, and dance for the enjoyment and exercise. As a note he personally doesn't like normal dancing but does LOVE to square dance.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Instructor | Accounting Associate

He is an Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Instructor By Training. He has worked on aircraft since he was in the US Army during the VietNam era. He has been teaching aviation maintenance skills at Iowa Western Community College for over 30 years, after working in western Nebraska and Idaho for a few years. He is also approved by the FAA to test and certify individuals as aircraft maintenance technicians.

She has been working as an accounting associate in charge of payroll and accounts receivable for Packaging Corp in Omaha for over 15 years. Prior to that she worked as office manager for Sears for 13 years followed by a few years at Paxton Vierling Steel and Smith Barney.

As their two children were finishing high school they were open to ways or ideas to spend their free family time. Friends invited them to lessons in the fall of 1991, and they truly enjoyed the activity. They usually only danced one day a week after lessons finished in the spring of 1992. In the fall of 1993, she had her first heart attack and their health became a concern. During her rehab she started using a tread mill, but it was boring. She talked to the medical professionals and they recommended dance as an acceptable aerobic program. Since that time they have danced on the average of 4 nights a week. They travel around the Midwest for dance weekends and work their vacations around the dance activity. Four years ago he donated a kidney to her to free her from dialysis and improve her lifestyle. They were at dances as soon as they could in order to enjoy the social part of dancing even if they could not dance themselves. Dancing has been a valuable part of their lives for the last 10 years and they hope it stays strong so they can continue to enjoy it as they get closer to their retirement year.

District Manager / Registered Nurse

He is a District Manager for Wix Filters, and She is a Registered Nurse. They started dancing in 1993. They square dance because they have so many friends that dance, and they have a great time dancing. It is great exercise. It is a way of life for them!!!

Retired

This dancer is retired and also works at being an author and a bookseller. He has been square dancing for 12 years after a 40 year hiatus. He likes square dancing because it is a good social outlet for him and good exercise.

This couple is also retired. They have been square dancing for 36 years (without a stop, they might add). They love the music and both enjoy the activity and the people.

This couple is retired. She has been dancing since September of 1987 (stated lessons then). He has been dancing since September of 1988 (started lessons then). They love to Square Dance. They have met so many nice people. They enjoy the fun most of all but also realize how good the exercise is for them......maybe it will help to keep them young - longer. They have traveled to many places that they might not have if it weren't for square dancing.

This dancer retired from Sears and is enjoying it. She has danced for 8 years and enjoys the exercise and challenge that dancing gives Her. She has met some nice people through the square dance club Heartland Singles. She has learned Plus and held an office for the past 5 years. She understands that when you dance you have a longer life span too.--Wow

This dancer is retired, but takes care of her grand kids. She has been square and round dancing for 20 years. Her co-instructor has been dancing for over 50 years. She dances, cues and teaches from phase II through phase VI. They belong to Roundalab, KRDA, CRDA and have visited URDC numerous times. They currently have a phase II/III club. They square and round dances because they love to dance, are able to make new friends at every dance, and reconnect with old ones they haven't seen. It's good for their heart, mind and body. They don't have to worry about people abusing alcohol or cigarettes at a dance and have never worried about their valuables. People are honest and caring.

He retired from the contracting department of the Corps of Engineers in July of 1997. She worked in payroll until they moved to Offutt and became part of DFAS. When they moved that to Denver in November 1997, she quit and decided to stay home and travel with him. They took lessons from Larry Hoskinson in 1994 and graduated in 1995. They have been enjoying dancing ever since. They dance because they love to dance. It is fun and the people are great. She never thought that she would get him to do this but thanks to Darwin Barker, they got him to the lessons. And he loved it. He said that as long as it was fun he would keep dancing. It is great exercise and at times the only exercise she gets. They also love the social aspect. Where can you meet nicer people? And they do other things besides square dance. They hope to keep dancing for a very long time.