Today's Dances & Events
Round Top String Band
Robin Fischer
Friday, August 28, 2026:
SQUARE
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
Robin Fischer with Round Top String Band:
Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson • 7:45pm–10:00pm
Join us for old-time square dancing! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. All ages welcome. We accept cash and venmo. Doors open at 7:30. Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 (it's quick!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00. Yes, this dance is on the fourth Friday of the month.
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Upcoming Dances & Events
Dane Wallinga
Saturday, August 29, 2026:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Dane Wallinga with Against the Grain:
Sharon McCorkell, Susan Goodis, Ann Whitesell, Patti Bossert, Anita Baldwin • 7:00pm–10:00pm
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Saturday, August 29, 2026:
Switcheroo! new queer contradance in the North Bay.
(CONTRA)
at
Wischemann Hall in Sebastopol.
Jaylinn Ramirez
• 7:00pm–10:00pm
A new gender-free, queer-normative contradance, focusing on welcoming new dancers, emphasizing consent and mutual care, and building an inclusive, joyful, and exuberant dance community in the North Bay. This is not an exclusively queer event – allies and friends welcomed and encouraged! This is a family-friendly dance, so bring your kids! Potluck snacks welcome. Intro lesson at 7pm.
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Presented by
the North Bay Country Dance Society.
Bruce Hamilton
Bill Jensen
Robin Lockner
Cat Taylor
Tuesday, September 1, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Bruce Hamilton with
Cat Taylor, Robin Lockner, Bill Jensen • 7:30pm–9:30pm
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Daniel Steinberg
Paul Kotapish
Wednesday, September 2, 2026:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Lark Finnegan with
Daniel Steinberg, Paul Kotapish, Frank Hoppe • 8:00pm–10:30pm
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Alan Winston
Bill Jensen
Thomas Dewey
Friday, September 4, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Alan Winston with
Bill Jensen, Susan Jensen, Thomas Dewey • 7:30pm–10:00pm
English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00
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Lise Dyckman
Christopher Jacoby
Tuesday, September 8, 2026:
Improper English
(ENGLISH)
at
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Lise Dyckman with
Christopher Jacoby, Clare Armenante • 7:00pm–9:30pm
We're back on Sept. 8th with more gender-neutral, COVID-cautious, queer-centered English Country Dance! There will be a 10-minute beginner lesson before the dance upon request. Sliding scale admission fee, $5-$30.
All dances will be taught and danced without reference to gender.
Masks that are well-fitted, unvented KN95, KF94, K95 or better must be worn indoors at all times.
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Presented by
the SF Bay Queer Contra Dance.
Sarah Trop
Wednesday, September 9, 2026:
CONTRA
at
The Polish Club in San Francisco.
Sarah Trop
• 7:30pm–10:00pm
Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00
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David Newitt
Alicia Cover
Shira Kammen
Wednesday, September 9, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
David Newitt with
Shira Kammen, Alicia Cover, Fred Goff • 7:45pm–10:00pm
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00
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Kelsey Hartman
Will Wheeler
Saturday, September 12, 2026:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Kelsey Hartman with Punch Party:
Will Wheeler, Lisa Miklós-Illés, Peter Mellinger • 7:00pm–10:00pm
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Bruce Hamilton
Craig Johnson
Valerie Rose
Diana Gómez
Saturday, September 12, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.
Bruce Hamilton with
Valerie Rose, Diana Gómez, Craig Johnson • 7:30pm–10:00pm
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Alan Winston
Lise Dyckman
Robin Lockner
Sunday, September 13, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose.
Alan Winston, Lise Dyckman with
Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen • 2:30pm–5:00pm
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Bruce Hamilton
Bill Jensen
Tuesday, September 15, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Bruce Hamilton with
Kim Williams, Susan Jensen, Bill Jensen • 7:30pm–9:30pm
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Berkeley Morris
Tuesday, September 15, 2026:
Free Morris Workshops
(MORRIS)
at
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Come learn the basics of Morris dancing at a series of FREE workshops. We’ll teach a different tradition each week starting from scratch, so come to any or all sessions. Musicians are also welcome to come learn and play some tunes. Afterwards, join us at Jupiter to nosh and chat!
September 15, 22, and 29. Dance time 7:30-9:30 pm
BFUU Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar Street Berkeley. The entrance is through the door on Bonita, right around the corner from Cedar.
No partner needed; this is danced in a group. Wear exercise clothes and athletic shoes. Bring a bottle of water and get ready for a workout! We encourage you to take a same-day covid test prior to arrival, or wear a mask. Please stay home if you don’t feel well.
September 15, 22, and 29. Dance time 7:30-9:30 pm
BFUU Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar Street Berkeley. The entrance is through the door on Bonita, right around the corner from Cedar.
No partner needed; this is danced in a group. Wear exercise clothes and athletic shoes. Bring a bottle of water and get ready for a workout! We encourage you to take a same-day covid test prior to arrival, or wear a mask. Please stay home if you don’t feel well.
Special Events
Kalia Kliban
Sharon Green
Judy Linsenberg
Saturday, October 17, 2026:
1726 Ball
(ENGLISH/SPECIAL)
at
Albany Veteran's Memorial Building in Albany.
Registration is now open!
1726 Ball - an evening of all early eighteenth century dances for experienced dance connoisseurs, called by Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green & Mary Luckhardt, and period music by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Robert Mealy (violin), David Morris (cello/gamba), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord).
There will also be a welcome dance (open to all) on Friday night at the Arlington Community Church in Kensington and a potluck brunch and afternoon dance on Sunday in Petaluma. More info
1726 Ball - an evening of all early eighteenth century dances for experienced dance connoisseurs, called by Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green & Mary Luckhardt, and period music by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Robert Mealy (violin), David Morris (cello/gamba), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord).
There will also be a welcome dance (open to all) on Friday night at the Arlington Community Church in Kensington and a potluck brunch and afternoon dance on Sunday in Petaluma. More info
Fall Frolick Weekend
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, 15 November, 2026:
Fall Frolick Weekend
(CAMP/ENGLISH)
at
Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg.
Join us for a weekend of English dancing, music-making, and workshops aplenty. All calling will be gender neutral.
Callers: Rachel Pusey * David Macemon * Sharon Green
Music: Audrey Jaber * Ben Schreiber * Betsy Branch * Bill Tomczak * Chip Prince * Christopher Jacoby * Karen Axelrod
Sound: Christopher Jacoby and Alicia Cover
Camp is full. New registrations will be added to the waitlist.
Callers: Rachel Pusey * David Macemon * Sharon Green
Music: Audrey Jaber * Ben Schreiber * Betsy Branch * Bill Tomczak * Chip Prince * Christopher Jacoby * Karen Axelrod
Sound: Christopher Jacoby and Alicia Cover
Camp is full. New registrations will be added to the waitlist.
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