Every year the Hillbillies offer an eight-month-long series of Beginner's Square Dance Classes, which provide instruction in the 98 Basic, Mainstream and Plus Calls, or dance patterns. Classes are typically held every Tuesday night from 7:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. The cost is $70 for a series of 10 weekly 2-hour classes, offered by the City of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation. You can find this described in the Santa Clarita Seasons Magazine, or online at http://www.santa-clarita.com/seasons under Adult Classes, then Dance Classes. Singles as well as couples are always welcome at the Sierra Hillbillies and dress is casual. "Angels" - experienced dancers who ensure that the new dancers get to dance with people who already know the patterns - are definitely welcome from all clubs.

The beginner's class starts in September, and is held on Tuesdays for a period of ten weeks, taking students through the Basic level of square dancing. For those who wish to continue, a second ten-week course is offered, beginning in January, advancing students through the Mainstream level. A third ten-week class starts after that, taking students through the Plus level. Most clubs in the area usually dance at the Mainstream to Plus levels. For more info: Contact Angie at hillbillies.pres@gmail.com or 661-254-4272.

Our instructor is Rod Shuping. Rod calls at all levels from Mainstream through C1. Rod is co-owner of Fine Tune and Gold Wing Records is well known as one of Southern California's premier Square Dance Callers, Teachers and Recording Artists. Rod's style will guarantee you a truly memorable Square Dance event. Currently, Rod has been calling in the Western United States and has done numerous regional and national square dance conventions.

Rod is a member of CALLERLAB ,the International Association of Square Dance Callers - an organization of Square Dance Callers dedicated to recruiting and teaching dancers the joys of Modern Western Square Dancing. Each member takes an active role in promoting the Square Dance Activity and the sport as a whole.