Formed in 1986, the club is based in the friendly town of Carleton Place, Ontario at the junction of Highways 7 and 15 some 40 km to the south-west of Ottawa (see map on LOCATION page), and derives it's name from the nearby Mississippi Lake. Our regular dancing location is the Brunton Community Hall, just south of Carleton Place. The Mississippi Squares currently has one of the largest memberships in the Eastern Ontario Square and Round Dancing Association (EOSARDA).  The club teaches modern square dancing, and is very active in the recruitment of new dancers.To this end the format on Tuesday nights is one of alternating Basic and Mainstream tips with our caller Brain and Amy Crawford. The immediate integration of new dancers with the Mainstream group has, since it's inception, proven to be very successful in the retention of new dancers. Plus dancing is held regularly on Friday nights with our G.C. and E.L.F. (Gentleman Caller and Elegant Lady Friend) Graham and Keri Ingram.

The club hosts an open dance each year, see the current Special Events Schedule, conducts training workshops, demonstrations and also partakes in banner napping among clubs in the area of eastern Ontario.

Participation in local activities is a club feature with demonstrations at summer and fall fairs, senior's residences, community centers and local schools. Club members also participate in parades where dancing on a horse-drawn float is a test of one's dancing skills and balance. 

Visitors are welcome.  Please stop by if you are in the area. 

Square Dance Etiquette
Profile of Modern Western Square Dancing
Description and Explanations
Squaredance Movements
Reading for those interested in Square Dancing
Tips for Square Dancers