The HUDSON VALLEY COUNCIL was formed in 1986 for the purpose of engaging in activities devoted to the encouragement and promotion of SQUARE and ROUND dancing.

The HUDSON VALLEY COUNCIL provides services for the mutual benefit of the members of the council to increase the public's knowledge of square dancing, to facilitate the education of square dancers, to promote the social development of square dancing and to improve human relationships through increased participation in square dancing.

The HUDSON VALLEY COUNCIL provides a means of greater cooperation and communication between square dance clubs and other organizations both locally and nationally, provides insurance to its members and facilitates communication between clubs and the community.

The Hudson Valley Dancer is the official magazine of the HUDSON VALLEY COUNCIL. This publication provides information about club and council activities, member clubs schedule of dances, new dancer classes and a clearance calendar of special dances.