Though we are much different than your average kind of dancing - square dancers still strive to take one step on each downbeat of the music. Calls have a specific "timing". That means there is "x" number of beats/steps to complete a call. If you take one step per beat you will find that you will have an easier time in accomplishing each call.

Keep the square smaller 

It¹s easy for a square to get out of control. If you step on the beat of the music and don¹t take long lunging steps, you will automatically keep your square smaller but there are other things that are helpful. When promenading home the men should "spiral" inward so that their elbows are almost touching. This is a great help to the ladies as they must cover more distance during a promenade. 

Breathe with the square. When "Heads Promenade" or there is any movement where two couples have to travel around the outside, the other two couples should move in so that the outside couples do not have as far to travel. Just be sure to" breathe out" if that couple has to come into the center of the square.

Keep moving 

There are times when some couples are inactive and it is easier for the inactive couples to get started again if they are not standing totally still. Small little steps in place, or a small (very small) step forward and back, anything to keep the beat of the music will help you get started easier when it¹s again your turn to be active.

From Dancin News