Today's Dances & Events
Upcoming Dances & Events
Patti Cobb
Tuesday, April 30, 2024:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Steve White with
Renata Bratt, Robin Lockner, Patti Cobb
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Goat Hill Morris
Wednesday, May 1, 2024:
May Day (
MORRIS
)
Come see Goat Hill Morris dance the sun up at Christmas Tree Viewing Area on Twin Peaks in San Francisco. We'd love to see you there!
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Seabright Morris
Wednesday, May 1, 2024:
May Day (
MORRIS
)
And far to the south, Seabright is dancing the sun up on May day as usual at 6 am, at the Santa Cruz Lighthouse.
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Mrs. Prunely's Pride
Deer Creek Morris
Wednesday, May 1, 2024:
May Day (
BORDER/MOLLY/MORRIS
)
Come see Deer Creek Morris and Mrs. Prunely's Pride dance the sun up at the Baylands. Merry May!
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Berkeley Morris
Wednesday, May 1, 2024:
May Day (
MORRIS
)
Come see Berkeley Morris dance the sun up at Inspiration Point. Merry May!
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Bay Area Country Dance Society
Thursday, May 2, 2024:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley.
Deanna Rubin with
Lisa Illés, Will Wheeler, Noel Cragg
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Alan Winston
Friday, May 3, 2024:
ENGLISH
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Alan Winston with
Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner…and friends
English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00
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The Astronomy Ball
Saturday, May 4, 2024:
The Astronomy Ball (
ENGLISH/REGENCY/WALTZ/SPECIAL
)
at
Alameda Masonic Hall in Alameda.
Alan Winston with Divertimento Dance Orchestra:
James Langdell, Paul Kostka, William Allen…and friends
For Star Wars Day, a Regency ball celebrating astronomer Caroline Herschel, a professional musician and dancer and the first woman to be paid as an astronomer, discoverer of many comets, nebulae, and more., Alan Winston calls uncomplicated dances, mostly from late-1700s and early 1800s dance manuals, a couple of choreographed waltzes (Congress of Vienna, the new “Miss Herschel’s Comet”), and many free waltzes. Period costume admired but by no means required; formal or festive wear appreciated. See flyer: http://baers.org/Astronomy_Ball.jpg
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Presented by and
the Bay Area English Regency Society.
Berkeley Morris
Saturday, May 4, 2024:
Maypole at Tilden Little Farm (
MORRIS
)
The maypole! We’ll be dancing a set and then setting up the maypole for the wee ones to dance around at the Little Farm in Tilden. 11:00-12:00
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Goat Hill Morris
Sunday, May 5, 2024:
SF Waldorf School May Faire (
MORRIS
)
Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park, SF. Late morning(ish).
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Alan Winston
David Mostardi
Tuesday, May 7, 2024:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Alan Winston with
Cat Taylor, David Mostardi, Robin Lockner
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Bruce Hamilton
Craig Johnson
David Mostardi
Michelle Masek
Thursday, May 9, 2024:
ENGLISH
at
Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley.
Bruce Hamilton with
David Mostardi, Michelle Masek, Craig Johnson…and friends
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:15; dance 7:45-10:00
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Alan Winston
Friday, May 10, 2024:
REGENCY/ENGLISH
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Alan Winston with Divertimento
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Presented by the BACDS, and
the Bay Area English Regency Society.
Bay Area Country Dance Society
Saturday, May 11, 2024:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Susan Petrick with
Daniel Steinberg, Rodney Miller
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David Newitt
Saturday, May 11, 2024:
ENGLISH
at
St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.
David Newitt with
Heather MacKay, Diana Gómez, Gary Thomas
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Sharon Green
Sunday, May 12, 2024:
ONLINE/ENGLISH
at
online in the cloud.
Sharon Green with Recorded Music by Odd Sundays Garage Band and others
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Lise Dyckman
Sunday, May 12, 2024:
ENGLISH
at
First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose.
Lise Dyckman with
Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen
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Berkeley Morris
Sunday, May 12, 2024:
Mother's Day at Ardenwoon (
MORRIS
)
Join us and other local Morris teams “under the greenwood tree” for a pleasingly rustic Mothers’ Day at Ardenwood Historic Farm. Dancing at noon and 2:00.
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Bay Area Country Dance Society
Monday, May 13, 2024:
WOODSHED
at
Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos.
Maybe you?
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Alan Winston
Craig Johnson
Erik Hoffman
Stefan Curl
Thursday, May 16, 2024:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley.
Alan Winston with The Cain Raisers:
Craig Johnson, Erik Hoffman, Stefan Curl
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Kalia Kliban
Jacqueline Schwab
Earl Gaddis
Mary Lea
Friday, May 17 - Friday, 17 May, 2024:
ENGLISH/SPECIAL
at
Petaluma Women's Clubhouse in Petaluma.
Kalia Kliban with
Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea
Mad Robin "Weekend Welcome Dance"
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Presented by and
the North Bay Country Dance Society.
Special Events
The Astronomy Ball
Saturday, May 4, 2024:
The Astronomy Ball (
ENGLISH/REGENCY/WALTZ/SPECIAL
)
at
Alameda Masonic Hall in Alameda.
Alan Winston with Divertimento Dance Orchestra:
James Langdell, Paul Kostka, William Allen…and friends
For Star Wars Day, a Regency ball celebrating astronomer Caroline Herschel, a professional musician and dancer and the first woman to be paid as an astronomer, discoverer of many comets, nebulae, and more., Alan Winston calls uncomplicated dances, mostly from late-1700s and early 1800s dance manuals, a couple of choreographed waltzes (Congress of Vienna, the new “Miss Herschel’s Comet”), and many free waltzes. Period costume admired but by no means required; formal or festive wear appreciated. See flyer: http://baers.org/Astronomy_Ball.jpg
More Info
Presented by and
the Bay Area English Regency Society.
Kalia Kliban
Jacqueline Schwab
Earl Gaddis
Mary Lea
Friday, May 17 - Friday, 17 May, 2024:
ENGLISH/SPECIAL
at
Petaluma Women's Clubhouse in Petaluma.
Kalia Kliban with
Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea
Mad Robin "Weekend Welcome Dance"
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Presented by and
the North Bay Country Dance Society.
MAD ROBIN BALL
Saturday, May 18 - Saturday, 18 May, 2024:
MAD ROBIN BALL (
ENGLISH/SPECIAL
)
at
Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma.
Gene Murrow with
Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
(advance registration required). workshop 1:30-4:00, ball 7:00-10:00pm
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Presented by and
the North Bay Country Dance Society.
Craig Johnson
Valerie Rose
Saturday, May 18, 2024:
Family Contra with crafts, juggling, instrument petting zoo (
SPECIAL
)
at
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Join us for the Palo Alto Family Dance!
Susan Petrick will lead us in family dance frolics, to the music of Valerie Rose (fiddle), Craig Johnson (piano and accordion) and Ben Saylor (irish flute).
During the break, enjoy a craft project with Lorraine Kostka, watch our camp “cranky” presentation, check out cool live instruments, and try your hand at juggling or stilting. Snacks provided. Dance is co-sponsored and located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto from 2:30 to 4:30. Admittance is free. Donations welcome to help cover costs.
During the break, enjoy a craft project with Lorraine Kostka, watch our camp “cranky” presentation, check out cool live instruments, and try your hand at juggling or stilting. Snacks provided. Dance is co-sponsored and located at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto from 2:30 to 4:30. Admittance is free. Donations welcome to help cover costs.
Gene Murrow
Jacqueline Schwab
Earl Gaddis
Mary Lea
Daniel Beerbohm
Sunday, May 19, 2024:
Memorable Melodies Dance (
ENGLISH/SPECIAL
)
at
St John's Episcopal Petaluma in Petaluma.
Gene Murrow with
Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
(Potluck Brunch 12:30-2:00, Dance 2:30-5:30pm, Community Dinner -prepaid catering - 6:00pm)
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Presented by and
the North Bay Country Dance Society.
Bruce Hamilton
Jacqueline Schwab
Earl Gaddis
Mary Lea
Daniel Beerbohm
Tuesday, May 21, 2024:
Mad Robin Special Peninsula Dance (
ENGLISH/SPECIAL
)
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Bruce Hamilton with
Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
note special location, time (7:30-10:00), and price ($25)
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Jeff Spero
Sunday, June 16 - Sunday, 23 June, 2024:
Hey Days at Sonoma State. (
ENGLISH/CAMP/SPECIAL
)
at
Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park.
Hey Days (BACDS English Dance and Music Week) June 16-23 – a residential camp in the North Bay with English Country Dance, square dance, singing, a music track, and more. Staff includes Melissa Running, David Millstone, Bridget Whitehead (program director), more with Alchemy (Karen Axelrod, Eric Martin, Rachel Bell), Jeff Spero, Dave Langford, Jonathan Werk, more, Sound engineer Alan Roberts. Advance registration required; registration opens January 2; postmark lottery deadline February 1.
Anne Goess
Craig Johnson
Jeff Spero
Sunday, June 23 - Saturday, 29 June, 2024:
BACDS Family Week (
SPECIAL
)
at
Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos.
It's Family Week’s 31st year. The camp is a special place for families of all sizes, ages, and configurations. Bring your kids, your grandkids, your mom, or just yourself! Activities include circus arts, crafts, maypole dance and parade, Teddy Bear’s picnic, theater (maybe even a mummer's play…), instrumental and singing sessions, and of course, lots of dancing!
Our newly revised website (https://bacds.org/familyweek/) has all the information about this year’s amazing staff, pricing, COVID policy, work-trade discounts, and of course, what sort of wonderful activities to expect. We can also be contacted at familyweek@bacds.org if you want to chat with someone about the details of our camp experiences.
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