Shreveport, Bossier City hope to host National Square Dance Convention. Here's what we know

The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau has put in a bid to host the 74th annual National Square Dance Convention in 2025.

The Nation Square Dance Convention is the world's largest square dance event that takes place every year at the end of June in different cities. 

The convention presents education programs through panels, seminars and workshops. It includes all phases of dancing, exhibitions, a fashion show, special events and shopping opportunities with vendors. Its mission is to provide fun and fellowship to dancers and leaders from around the world. 

The National Square Dance Convention began in Riverside, California in 1952 and the Convention Committee met and agreed on plans and guidelines for hosting future annual conventions.

The bidding city is responsible for submitting a proposal to the National Executive Committee 90-days prior to the start of the next National Square Dance Convention.

The bidding city is also responsible for publishing the National Squares Online Magazine that provides dancers and Dance Leaders from around the world with Convention information. 

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"We have such an incredible team at the Shreveport-Bossier CTB," said President and CEO of SBCTB Stacy Brown. "We know Shreveport-Bossier is an incredible destination and the perfect location to host major national events. That coupled with the dedication of a knowledgeable team is what allows us to bring in events of this size helping to create a substantial economic impact for our area." 

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.