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Lise Dyckman
Corwin Zekley
Grace Fellows
Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Improper English (ENGLISH) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley. Lise Dyckman with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows
Improper English is an English country dance series committed to gender-neutral (positional) calling. Improper English runs every 2nd Tuesday, just down the street from BACDS’ usual Berkeley hall. Sliding scale admission cost, $5–25. Note that masking (KN-95 or better) is required for all dancers. A beginners’ lesson will be held at 6:50, all are welcome.
Presented by the SF Bay Queer Contra Dance.
Will Wheeler
Ben Jackson
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Sarah Trop with Ben Jackson, Leah Wollenberg, Will Wheeler
Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00 More Info
Los Altos Woodshed
Wednesday, July 9, 2025: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info
Bruce Hamilton
Craig Johnson
Valerie Rose
Thursday, July 10, 2025: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Bruce Hamilton with Craig Johnson, Maggie Moore, Valerie Rose
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info
Alan Winston
Friday, July 11, 2025: REGENCY/ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Divertimento More Info
Presented by the BACDS and the Bay Area English Regency Society.
Magic Reelism
Saturday, July 12, 2025: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Sarah Trop with Magic Reelism: Sue Jones, David Wright, Cheryl McKinney, Del Eckels More Info
Sharon Green
Alicia Cover
Michelle Masek
Saturday, July 12, 2025: ENGLISH at St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Sharon Green with Alicia Cover, Michelle Masek, Gary Thomas More Info
Doe Taryn
Corwin Zekley
Grace Fellows
Thursday, July 17, 2025: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Doe Taryn with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows More Info
Round Top String Band
Evie Ladin
Friday, July 18, 2025: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. Evie Ladin with Round Top String Band: Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson
Come on out for square dancing at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Come raise the roof with us! Free old-time jam from 6:45-8:00 pm, open to all (separate room). More Info
Jubilee at the Peninsula Int'l Dance Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2025: Jubilee at the Peninsula Int'l Dance Festival (THEATER)
Come see Jubilee American Dance Theater perform at the fourth annual Peninsula International Dance Festival! Showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area and Northern California, the festival is anticipated to feature an extraordinary lineup of approximately 250 world dance artists and musicians, presenting works that honor both traditional and contemporary interpretations of global dance. More Info
Corwin Zekley
Grace Fellows
Wednesday, July 23, 2025: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Ken Cheng with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows
Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:30 More Info

Special Events

Alan Winston
Saturday, August 9, 2025: Jane Austen Ball in San Jose (ENGLISH/REGENCY/SPECIAL) at Odd Fellows True Fellowship Lodge #52 in San Jose. Alan Winston with Divertimento Dance Orchestra: James Langdell, Paul Kostka, William Allen…and friends
BAERS/Odd Fellows Jane Austen Ball in San Jose. Period costumes welcome but not required. Easy English country dances, some waltzes. Beginners welcome. Advance registration recommended. More Info
Latter Day Lizards
Alexandra Deis-Lauby
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, 17 August, 2025: Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend (CONTRA/WEEKEND/SPECIAL/CAMP) at Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco. Alexandra Deis-Lauby, Will Mentor with River Road, Latter Day Lizards: Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak, Kate Barnes, Mark Murphy More Info

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