Charlie Brown Squares

Charlie Brown Squares Charlie Brown Squares Club History
The Charlie Brown Squares came into existence in 1967 when Denny Lantz and several local dancers decided to form a club.

The club was very small in the beginning and Denny was a very new caller. The dances were held in the Isaac Walton Building in Riverside Park near the boat ramp. Before long, the club moved to its present location sharing the building with several other clubs. The club grew and flourished over the years. Other callers have had the pleasure of being the Charlie Browns club caller. These have includ

ed Loren Cochran, Bob Studevoss, Wayne Weaver and Ken Trowbridge. During its 39 year growth, the club has had some great leadership and workers to keep it strong. More recently, the "Charlie's" have acquired a nickname of "Rowdy Browns." Their fun loving nature and eagerness to tease and please have earned them this title. The Charlie Browns have grown considerably in the past three years and has a membership of over 160 dancers. It is one of the largest clubs in Southern Oregon and is still growing. Their members include dancers from Southern Oregon and Northern California. Denny Lantz, Caller
Denny has been square dancing for 58 years, and has been calling for 48 years. When he started calling he formed a teen club known as the Teasin' Teens. Then in 1967, he and several dancers decided to form a club. They wanted a unique name. Denny was a great "Peanuts" fan and suggested something on that order. They tossed around the idea of "Snoopy Squares", but it just didn't have the right ring to it. They finally liked "Charlie Brown Squares" and it has proven itself for over 45 years. Denny has been club caller for many clubs in Southern Oregon: "Rooster Crow Squares", "Ramblin' Rogues", "Lords 'N Ladies", & "Siskiyou Swingers" to name a few. Denny is currently calling for the "Charlie Brown Squares" and "Lantz's Dantzers." He also teaches clogging for the "Misty Mountain Cloggers." During the past 48 years, Denny has called in Oregon, California, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. He has traveled to Australia and New Zealand to call festivals and was one of the featured callers on a cruise to the Caribbean/West Indies in 1978. Denny recorded "I'm Happy Every Day I Live" on the Stirrup square dance record label.

Come join the Charlie's for a fun dance !!
02/20/2026

Come join the Charlie's for a fun dance !!

Join us for a fun night of dancing, FOOD and FUN!! Chili cookoff and potluck starts at 6pm. Pre Rounds with Rikki at 7p...
02/07/2026

Join us for a fun night of dancing, FOOD and FUN!! Chili cookoff and potluck starts at 6pm. Pre Rounds with Rikki at 7pm and Squares with Chuck start at 7pm. Wear your favorite team jersey and come with an appetite!

We just celebrated our 58th birthday with a fantastic dance and celebration. Please mark your calendars for our 59th bi...
12/10/2025

We just celebrated our 58th birthday with a fantastic dance and celebration. Please mark your calendars for our 59th birthday dance in 2026!! December 5, 2026 we will welcome the always entertaining Mike Sikorsky back to Grants Pass as we celebrate! Rikki will be cueing rounds and it promises to be a great nite!! I know it's almost a year away - but that's why we put it on the calendar and plan ahead :)

Our next dance is December 20th as we get in the holiday spirit and celebrate with a fun dance and some "Reindeer Games"...
12/10/2025

Our next dance is December 20th as we get in the holiday spirit and celebrate with a fun dance and some "Reindeer Games" Chuck will be calling and Elaine is cueing. We hope to see you there!

This weekend!!Rogue SisQ CouncilCharlie Brown Squares
11/30/2025

This weekend!!
Rogue SisQ Council
Charlie Brown Squares

10/13/2025

This week:

Prayers needed!! Tom is a great caller and even better person ❤️‍🩹
03/06/2025

Prayers needed!! Tom is a great caller and even better person ❤️‍🩹

We have another SNOW DAY!SSD Class for tonite (2/6) has been cancelled.The Stars have cancelled their Friday SSD Dance o...
02/06/2025

We have another SNOW DAY!
SSD Class for tonite (2/6) has been cancelled.
The Stars have cancelled their Friday SSD Dance on 2/7 in Medford.
So far the Stars dance on Saturday 2/8 is a go - but they will make a decision if needed as things change.
Watch your emails/this page and the Stars website/page for notices.
Thanks!!

Mainstream/Plus class/workshops have been CANCELLED for tonite! Enjoy the snow and stay home! We look forward to seein...
02/04/2025

Mainstream/Plus class/workshops have been CANCELLED for tonite! Enjoy the snow and stay home! We look forward to seeing you Thursday for SSD class. Watch this page and your emails for any additional updates.
Thanks :)

Come support your new dancers!! The council is sponsoring their annual Pajamarama dance with Chuck and Rikki!!Student le...
01/19/2025

Come support your new dancers!! The council is sponsoring their annual Pajamarama dance with Chuck and Rikki!!
Student level dance— wear your comfy pjs!!
Dance will be floor level with SSD and Mainstream with a half hour of plus from 430-5pm
Going to be fun!

Come and join us for a great nite of dancing and it’s also a chance to support those brave enough to step on stage!!
01/18/2025

Come and join us for a great nite of dancing and it’s also a chance to support those brave enough to step on stage!!

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Josephine County Fairgrounds
Grants Pass, OR
97526

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