The Bay Area Country Dance Society is a non-profit organization that sponsors over twenty community dances every month as well as special events and dance camps throughout the year.  We also support a number of performance teams who present and celebrate living folk traditions of English and American folk dance styles.

Traditional American and English country dancing offers something for all: from the homespun fun of a barn dance hoedown to the grace and elegance of a country ballroom.  You'll be surprised and thrilled how easy it is to get started and join in!  Everyone can do it! Individuals, couples, and families are welcome. Dress casually: wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Come and have a good time!  See our Dance Sampler for more details on just what it is we do, or check out our Newcomers page. 

Join us for these free National Dance Week Events (many followed by regular BACDS series dances)

• A Jane Austen Dance Experience
  • Saturday, April 26, 12:30 pm, Berkeley - teaching, tea, readings, and a dance party
• Introduction to Contra Dance
  • Saturday, April 26, 6:30 pm, Palo Alto
    Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 pm, Berkeley
    Saturday, May 3, 6:15 pm, San Francisco
• Introduction to English Country Dance
  • Friday, May 2, 6:30 pm, Palo Alto

• Come watch us Celebrate May Day Morning - Thursday, May 1, 5:30 am
       Long ago in England, Morris dancers came to town and village, celebrating the springtime and spreading good cheer,
        with their bells, ribbons, sticks, hankies, music and song. Join us as we continue this ancient tradition and dance the sun up!
  • Berkeley - Tilden Park
    Palo Alto - Palo Alto Baylands
    San Francisco - Twin Peaks
    Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz Lighthouse