Today's Dances & Events
Contranauts
Qwill Duvall
Lee Anne Welch
Wednesday, May 13, 2026:
CONTRA
at
The Polish Club in San Francisco.
Qwill Duvall with Contranauts:
Lee Anne Welch, Del Eckels, Cheryl McKinney • 7:30pm–10:00pm
Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00
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Judy Linsenberg
Rebecca King
Shira Kammen
Wednesday, May 13, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Andrew Shaw with
Shira Kammen, Judy Linsenberg, Rebecca King • 7:45pm–10:00pm
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00
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Upcoming Dances & Events
Round Top String Band
Friday, May 15, 2026:
SQUARE
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
Jordan Ruyle 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. There is NO DANCE in June. If you are interested in volunteering in May, or in helping to organize dances in general, contact Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley DOT com.
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BACDS Board Meeting
Monday, May 18, 2026:
BOARDMEETING
at
online in the cloud.
The regular BACDS board meeting. Contact bacds-boardchair at bacds.org for an agenda and the zoom link. More Info
Jon Berger
Rebecca King
Jim Oakden
Tuesday, May 19, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Andrew Shaw with Persons of Quality:
Jon Berger, Jim Oakden, Rebecca King • 7:30pm–9:30pm
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Magic Reelism
Kelsey Hartman
Wednesday, May 20, 2026:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Kelsey Hartman with Magic Reelism:
Sue Jones, David Wright, Cheryl McKinney, Del Eckels • 8:00pm–10:30pm
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Magic Reelism
Kelsey Hartman
Saturday, May 23, 2026:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Kelsey Hartman with Magic Reelism:
Sue Jones, David Wright, Cheryl McKinney, Del Eckels • 7:00pm–10:00pm
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Charlie Hancock
Jon Berger
Caroline Jou Armitage
Saturday, May 23, 2026:
ENGLISH/EXPERIENCED
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Gary Thomas with
Charlie Hancock, Caroline Jou Armitage, Jon Berger • 7:30pm–10:00pm
Berkeley Experienced English
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South Bay Woodshed
Tuesday, May 26, 2026:
WOODSHED
at
Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio in Sunnyvale.
Maybe you?
• 7:30pm–9:30pm
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. More Info
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. More Info
The New Vintage Revelers
Paul Kotapish
Wednesday, May 27, 2026:
CONTRA
at
The Polish Club in San Francisco.
Jaylinn Ramirez with The New Vintage Revelers:
Paul Kotapish, Dan Warrick, Harry Liedstrand • 7:30pm–10:00pm
Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:30
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Kalia Kliban
Jon Berger
Patti Cobb
Wednesday, May 27, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Kalia Kliban with
Jon Berger, Maggie Moore, Patti Cobb • 7:45pm–10:00pm
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00
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Alan Winston
Lise Dyckman
Craig Johnson
Richard Page
Friday, May 29, 2026:
ENGLISH/ADVANCED
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Lise Dyckman, Alan Winston with
Craig Johnson, Richard Page…and friends • 7:30pm–10:00pm
5th Friday Advanced ECD - Maximum dancing with minimal teaching. Dancers are expected to be undaunted by figures like: double figure 8s, heys for 3, 4 or more in different configurations, triple minor longways formations, etc.
(While this is not the time to introduce friends or family to ECD, however we would love to have newcomers just one week later at the 1st Friday dances.)
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Berkeley Morris
Saturday, May 30, 2026:
Berkeley Morris - San Francisco Waterfront along the Embarcadero
(MORRIS)
• 9:00am–5:00pm
Check the Berkeley Morris website for details.
Contranauts
Lee Anne Welch
Saturday, May 30, 2026:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Sam Winter with Contranauts:
Lee Anne Welch, Del Eckels, Cheryl McKinney • 7:00pm–10:00pm
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Sunday, May 31, 2026:
Danse Libre Regency Afternoon (Showcase and Social Dance)
(SPECIAL/REGENCY/CONCERT)
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
Step into the world of Jane Austen and Bridgerton for an afternoon of historical elegance that shall surely set every tongue in the ton a-wagging.
At 1:00pm, the Academy of Danse Libre presents a special showcase performance spanning our full historical repertoire from the Jazz Age to the 1810s.
At 3:00pm, the Hillside Club transforms into a Regency Assembly Room. Guests are invited to join our dancers on the floor for a social ball accompanied by live musicians and called by the accomplished Cassiane Mobley.
Whether you come to witness the performance or to dance the afternoon away with a favored partner, it is certain to be the “diamond” of the season.
Tickets start at $20, with all proceeds benefiting Danse Libre's mission to bring historical dance performances and educational programs to our community. Secure your invitation; such a glittering occasion shall not wait for the hesitant.
Admission $20 / showcase only $30 / social dance only $40 /both
Presented by
the Danse Libre.
Special Events
Sunday, May 31, 2026:
Danse Libre Regency Afternoon (Showcase and Social Dance)
(SPECIAL/REGENCY/CONCERT)
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
Step into the world of Jane Austen and Bridgerton for an afternoon of historical elegance that shall surely set every tongue in the ton a-wagging.
At 1:00pm, the Academy of Danse Libre presents a special showcase performance spanning our full historical repertoire from the Jazz Age to the 1810s.
At 3:00pm, the Hillside Club transforms into a Regency Assembly Room. Guests are invited to join our dancers on the floor for a social ball accompanied by live musicians and called by the accomplished Cassiane Mobley.
Whether you come to witness the performance or to dance the afternoon away with a favored partner, it is certain to be the “diamond” of the season.
Tickets start at $20, with all proceeds benefiting Danse Libre's mission to bring historical dance performances and educational programs to our community. Secure your invitation; such a glittering occasion shall not wait for the hesitant.
Admission $20 / showcase only $30 / social dance only $40 /both
Presented by
the Danse Libre.
Thursday, June 11, 2026:
Historical dance workshop with dance music of Francis Johnson (1792-1844)
(REGENCY/WORKSHOP/SPECIAL)
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Berkeley in Berkeley.
Join Julia Bengtsson, Co-Director of The New York Baroque Dance Company, for a lively dance workshop at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (Parish Hall) accompanied live by members of Music of the Regiment. Bring shoes comfortable for dancing! Together, we’ll explore social dances set to music by Francis Johnson (1792–1844), the groundbreaking American composer whose works brought countless dance floors to life in America, as well as in Europe. In true period style, participants will learn elegant figures and spirited steps that will transport you to the world of the 19th-century ball. Whether you are new to dance, a seasoned reveler or a Bridgerton fan, this workshop offers both an introduction and deeper insight into Johnson’s dances to further enrich your experience of the Mainstage performance on June 12 at 5 PM.
Thursday, June 11, 3 PM • Parish Hall, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2300 Bancroft Way, BERKELEY
$20 Registration - https://sfems.app.getcuebox.com/o/Q84D69WB/shows/MZ3CHRB8
Presented by
the San Francisco Early Music Society.
Susan de Guardiola
Friday, June 12, 2026:
A special Regency dance workshop with dance historian Susan de Guardiola
(REGENCY/ENGLISH/SPECIAL/WORKSHOP)
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Susan de Guardiola
• 7:45pm–10:00pm
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Presented by the BACDS and
the Bay Area English Regency Society.
Kalia Kliban
Sharon Green
Gene Murrow
Susan de Guardiola
Shira Kammen
Jim Oakden
Sunday, June 14 - Sunday, 21 June, 2026:
Hey Days English Week
(ENGLISH/CAMP/SPECIAL)
at
Green Mountain Retreat in Los Gatos.
Hey Days (BACDS English Dance and Music Week) – a residential camp in the Santa Cruz mountains with English Country Dance, singing, a music track, and more. Advance registration required.
BACDS Family Week
Sunday, June 21 - Saturday, 27 June, 2026:
BACDS Family Week
(SPECIAL/CAMP/FAMILY)
at
Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos.
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 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.
American Week Dance & Music Camp
Sunday, June 28 - Friday, 3 July, 2026:
American Week Dance & Music Camp
(CONTRA/SINGING/CAMP/SPECIAL)
at
Quaker Center in Ben Lomond.
Jacqui Grennan, Michael Karcher with Syncopaths, Lissa & Friends:
Christa Burch, Jeffrey Spero, Ryan McKasson, Lissa Schneckenburger, Sam Foucher, Rachel Aucoin
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Syncopaths
Jeffrey Spero
Ryan McKasson
Sam Foucher
Lissa Schneckenburger
Rachel Aucoin
Friday, July 3, 2026:
CONTRA/SPECIAL
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Jacqui Grennan, Michael Karcher with Syncopaths, Lissa & Friends:
Christa Burch, Jeffrey Spero, Ryan McKasson, Lissa Schneckenburger, Sam Foucher, Rachel Aucoin • 7:00pm–10:00pm
Special post-AmWeek Friday dance!
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Alan Winston
Saturday, August 8, 2026:
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 • 7:00pm–10:30pm
Another Jane Austen Ball.
Presented by
the Bay Area English Regency Society and
the San Jose Odd Fellows (True Fellowship Lodge #52).
Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend.
Friday, August 14 - Sunday, 16 August, 2026:
Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend.
(CONTRA/CAMP)
at
Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco.
Lindsey Dono, Frannie Marr with Stove Dragon, Potato Factory:
Max Newman, Oliver Scanlon, Rose Jackson, Sam Zakon-Anderson, Audrey Jaber, Alex Sturbaum, Ness Smith-Savedoff
SAVE THE DATE! Registration Opens May 10.
More Info
Will Wheeler
Monday, August 17, 2026:
CONTRA/SPECIAL
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Music by
Oliver Scanlon, Rose Jackson, Will Wheeler • 7:00pm–10:00pm
Special post-Balance the Bay Monday contra!
More Info
Kalia Kliban
Sharon Green
Judy Linsenberg
Saturday, October 17, 2026:
1726 Ball
(ENGLISH/SPECIAL)
at
Albany Veteran's Memorial Building in Albany.
SAVE THE DATE! 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 led by Judy Linsenberg. There will also be a rehearsal dance on Friday night, possibly a workshop on Sat afternoon, and a brunch and social dance on Sunday in Sebastopol (at different venues). Stay tuned for details.
Fall Frolick Weekend
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, 15 November, 2026:
Fall Frolick Weekend
(CAMP/ENGLISH)
at
Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg.
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for 2 days and 2 nights of English dancing, music-making, and workshops aplenty,
beginning with dinner on Friday night!
All calling will be gender neutral.
Fall Frolick opens at 4pm on Friday, November 13 (with dinner included) and ends at 5pm on Sunday, November 15.
Teaching Staff:
TBA
Fall Frolick is a primarily English dance weekend sponsored by the Bay Area Country Dance Society to provide an opportunity for dancers, callers, and musicians to explore the extraordinary range of English country and related dance forms, and discover and learn from wonderful teachers and splendid musicians in a glorious setting.
Fall Frolick is for all English country dancers and musicians, experienced and novice alike.
Registrations must be received by TBA to be considered in the lottery (if needed). Please register early: space is limited.
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