The story so far
Building something lasting
We're bringing a beloved hometown tradition online, one step at a time — in the open, so friends of the club can follow along. Here's how far we've come, and where we're headed.
Summer 2026
Our story goes online
For the first time, the club has a real home on the web — the story of old-time dance in Smithville, biographies for Mary Ann and Lillie, and a warm front door for anyone curious about clogging and square dancing.
The first pages
Classes, teams, and a downtown home
Class information and a proposed schedule, our square dance teams, studio-rental details, and a photo gallery all found their place — with the club's legal footing recorded and every unconfirmed detail clearly marked while we gather the facts.
Built to last
Room to grow
The site was built so every hometown club can one day have its own place under one roof — Smithville first, with the door held open for neighboring communities who want to keep the tradition alive too.
Join in from anywhere
Sign up from your phone
Online registration and a weekly schedule mean dancers can find class times and sign up in a couple of taps — no paper form, no phone tag.
Stay in the loop
Email and text updates
The club can now send email and text reminders — a rehearsal time, a schedule change, a Jamboree performance — with simple opt-in and one-tap opt-out, so you only hear what you want to.
A familiar face
Our badge, front and center
The old-time fiddle badge now greets every visitor at the top of the site and on the browser tab — the same mark the club has always danced under.
Where we are now
A place for members
Member accounts and a personal portal are here — dancers and families can sign in to see their household and their registrations. It's the first step toward a real online community.
The road ahead
What’s coming next
These are the next things we’re working toward. Some are close; others will arrive as the club grows.
Pay online
Register and pay for classes, sessions, and events securely from home — no cash-at-the-door required (though you'll always be welcome to just show up).
Our own web address
A dedicated home at smithville.old-time-dance.com, part of a growing family of hometown clubs.
A growing community
Households, sign-ups, and updates all in one place — with tools for parents to manage their young dancers.
More photos and stories
A fuller gallery and team stories straight from the Jamboree stage, as we gather and approve photos.
Ways to support
Simple ways for friends and neighbors to cheer the club on and help keep old-time dance thriving for the next generation.
Come dance with us
From a child’s first steps to the Grand Ole Opry stage, old-time dance is for every age. Follow along as we grow — and when you’re ready, we’d love to see you on the floor.
This page is a living record of our progress and may change as the club grows.