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BACDS Events Calendar

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Schedule of Events

DATE(S)STYLELOCATIONCALLER(S)
TEACHER(S)		MUSICIANS
September 02ENGLISHASEBruce HamiltonCat Taylor, Robin Lockner, Bill Jensen
September 04CONTRACCBKelsey HartmanEnsemble Fallopia, Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen, Michelle Masek
September 05ENGLISHSMEBruce HerboldChristopher Jacoby, Patti Cobb, Paul Kostka
English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00
September 09IMPROPER ENGLISH (ENGLISH)BFUUDavid NewittAlicia Cover, David Mostardi, Christopher Jacoby
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, $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.
September 10CONTRAPCSFDoe TarynWill Wheeler, Leah Wollenberg, Dorsey Crocker
Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:00
September 11ENGLISHCCBLise DyckmanDavid Mostardi, Judy Linsenberg, Cheryl McKinney
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00. Plus New Voice Callers Emily Senturia & Martin Sirk and Musician Intern Jane Marx-Dammuller
September 12REGENCY/ENGLISHSMEAlan WinstonDivertimento
September 13CONTRAFUMDoe TarynPigs in the Rigging, Valerie Rose, Jason Courtney, Philip Batchelder, Chris Dillingham
September 13ENGLISHSJPAlan WinstonMichele Winter, Diana Gómez, Craig Johnson
September 14ENGLISHFSJAlan WinstonBill Jensen, Susan Jensen, James Langdell
September 16ENGLISHASELise DyckmanValerie Rose, Susan Jensen, Bill Jensen
September 16MORRIS/WORKSHOPBFUU
Every year Berkeley Morris hosts a series of FREE workshops in morris and related dance traditions. No experience is needed, and all are welcome! Workshops are taught by members of Berkeley Morris, or friends of ours from the local (or not so local) dance community. Come to one, or attend them all. Join us afterwards for revelry and libations somewhere nearby.
September 18CONTRACCBAlan WinstonWhimsical, Janette Duncan, Roxanne Oliva, Beth Christian
September 23MORRIS/WORKSHOPBFUU
Every year Berkeley Morris hosts a series of FREE workshops in morris and related dance traditions. No experience is needed, and all are welcome! Workshops are taught by members of Berkeley Morris, or friends of ours from the local (or not so local) dance community. Come to one, or attend them all. Join us afterwards for revelry and libations somewhere nearby.
September 23WOODSHEDSDSMaybe you?
Now on fourth Tuesdays in the Dance Studio at Sunnyvale Community Center
7:30-9:30pm

Help us improve our dances!
Experiment with new and new-to-us material to improve choreography, music, and calling.
Note: Sunnyvale prohibits street shoes and absolutely no food is allowed in the hall.
September 24CONTRAPCSFDane WallingaThe New Vintage Revelers, Paul Kotapish, Dan Warrick, Harry Liedstrand
Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:00
September 25ENGLISHCCBDavid NewittAlicia Cover, Patti Cobb, Tom Lindemuth
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00. Open Band night.
September 26SQUAREHCConnor MaguireRound Top String Band, Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson
Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. Paying with cash is quicker! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Yes, this dance is on the fourth Friday! Free old-time jam from 6:45-8:00 pm, open to all (separate room). Dancing:
September 27CONTRAFUMKen Cheng, Cheryl GraubertLittle Big Band, Bob Silberstein, Marta Lynch
September 27ENGLISH/EXPERIENCEDCCBLise DyckmanBill Jensen, Jon Berger, Anne Goess
Berkeley Experienced English
September 30ENGLISHASEAlan WinstonCaroline Armitage, Paul Kostka, Bill Jensen
September 30MORRIS/WORKSHOPBFUU
Every year Berkeley Morris hosts a series of FREE workshops in morris and related dance traditions. No experience is needed, and all are welcome! Workshops are taught by members of Berkeley Morris, or friends of ours from the local (or not so local) dance community. Come to one, or attend them all. Join us afterwards for revelry and libations somewhere nearby.

Dance Venues

VENUENAMEADDRESSCITY
ASEAll Saints Episcopal Church555 Waverley StPalo Alto
BFUUBerkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists1924 Cedar StreetBerkeley
CCBChrist Church East Bay2138 Cedar StreetBerkeley
FSJFirst Unitarian Church of San Jose160 N 3rd StSan Jose
FUMFirst United Methodist Church of Palo Alto625 Hamilton at ByronPalo Alto
HCHillside Club2286 Cedar StreetBerkeley
PCSFThe Polish Club3040 22nd StreetSan Francisco
SDSSunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio550 E. Remington Drive - in the Theatre Building - enter parking lot from MichelangeloSunnyvale
SJPSt. John's Presbyterian Church25 LakeSan Francisco
SMESt. Mark's Episcopal Church600 Colorado AvenuePalo Alto

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