Dave and Doris Kreiter took square dance lessons in 1970-1971, after attending fun night dances for about 2 years. In 1974 they attended a Callers College in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dave taught his first class in 1973-74, graduating 13 dancers that first year.
The Swing Thru Club was formed in 1974 dancing at the old Lititz Community Center, next to Lititz Springs Park. The Club dances the fourth Friday of each month, except for the months of August, November & December. The Club has had classes every year since 1974. Club activities include fun trips stealing banners, mystery bus rides, and visiting lots of clubs far & wide. A camping club was also formed, called The Hickory Run-A-Rounds, which held a square dance weekend for 15 years at Spring Gulch Campground. This Club no longer exists, however, square dancing remains an important activity at Spring Gulch.
Dave often does demo's at nursing homes, retirement centers, etc. He also calls for a variety of fun dances, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and church parties. He has called at five weddings during his career. |
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