HASSDA is a regional association of single square dance clubs and single
square dancers. The region includes the states of Arkansas, Iowa,
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The Association was formed
in the spring of 1980.
The first Festival of the Association was held in October 1980 in
Independence, Mo. The Association holds an Annual Spring Festival
that is hosted by member clubs in
selected cities.
The 2004 Festival will be in INDEPENDENCE, MO with featured caller DEAN DEDERMAN and Kansas City's local callers/cuers/lines. The Festival will be hosted by the Single Promenaders - Kansas City on April 23-24, 2004 at the Hilton Garden Inn; 19677 E Jackson Drive; Independence, MO; phone number (816) 995-3000 or (800) 445-7667. For information, contact Buck Buchanan at (816) 697-2515 or buckaroo@kcweb.net. The Trail-In Dance will be Thursday evening (April 22, 2003) at 7:30 pm at Ivanhoe Church; 6512 Woodson; Raytown, MO. To receive additional information about fees. hotels, attractions, etc., contact Buck Buchanan as above or Susan Fox, HASSDA Editor, listed under
officers.
Purpose of HASSDA:
- Promote and stimulate interest in square dancing
among unmarried people of all ages in the states
of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska
and Oklahoma.
- Promote and oversee all HASSDA activities.
- To furnish assistance to any group starting a
new singles club in the HASSDA area.