The Star Promenaders are offering free square dance lessons for anyone who would like to learn to square dance from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Crossroads Community Park in downtown Seymour.

Square dancing has been proven to improve listening and communication skills, memory recall times, mental health and fitness, according to a news release from the Star Promenaders. It also promotes teamwork, helps with coordination, makes people laugh and smile, burns calories, is a stress relief and offers a healthy and social environment.

Janet Lewis will be the caller featuring square dancing and contra dancing.