Today's Dances & Events
Upcoming Dances & Events
Bruce Hamilton
Bill Jensen
Renata Bratt
Tuesday, June 2, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Bruce Hamilton with
Renata Bratt, Susan Jensen, Bill Jensen • 7:30pm–9:30pm
More Info
Alan Winston
Wednesday, June 3, 2026:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Alan Winston with Community Band (contact Erik Hoffman for details)
• 8:00pm–10:30pm
More Info
Bruce Herbold
Patti Cobb
Valerie Rose
Friday, June 5, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Bruce Herbold with
Patti Cobb, Valerie Rose, Jason Pollack • 7:30pm–10:00pm
English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00
More Info
Berkeley Morris
Goat Hill Morris
Sunday, June 7, 2026:
Morris - Black and White Tour at the SF Conservatory of Flowers
(MORRIS)
• 12:00pm–3:00pm
All Morris dancers & musicians invited to participate! Check the Berkeley Morris website and Black & White wiki page for details.
Caroline McCaskey
Christopher Jacoby
Tuesday, June 9, 2026:
Improper English
(ENGLISH)
at
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Music by
Caroline McCaskey, Christopher Jacoby, Scott Jespersen • 7:00pm–9:30pm
queer-centered English - masks required
More Info
Presented by
the SF Bay Queer Contradance.
Sarah Trop
Will Wheeler
Wednesday, June 10, 2026:
CONTRA
at
The Polish Club in San Francisco.
Sarah Trop with Punch Party:
Will Wheeler, Lisa Miklós-Illés, Peter Mellinger • 7:30pm–10:00pm
Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:00
More Info
Caroline McCaskey
Anita Anderson
Wednesday, June 10, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Juliette Webb (Nashville TN) with
Mara Shea, Caroline McCaskey, Anita Anderson • 7:45pm–10:00pm
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00
More Info
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
More Info
Presented by the BACDS and
the Bay Area English Regency Society.
Susan Petrick
Daniel Steinberg
Mike Lewinski
Saturday, June 13, 2026:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Susan Petrick with
Daniel Steinberg, Mike Lewinski, Ezra Warren Steinberg • 7:00pm–10:00pm
More Info
Bay Area Country Dance Society
Saturday, June 13, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.
Juliette Webb (Nashville TN) with
Mara Shea, Cynthia Shaw • 7:30pm–10:00pm
A special evening featuring staff of Hey Days, BACDS’ English dance week! All are welcome to dance with us the night before camp starts.
More Info
Robin Lockner
Sunday, June 14, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose.
Music by
Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen • 2:30pm–5:00pm
More Info
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.
Green Gates
Charlie Fenton
Wednesday, June 17, 2026:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Charlie Fenton with Green Gates:
Roxanne Oliva, Todd Silverstein, Kyle Alden • 8:00pm–10:30pm
More Info
Special Events
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
More Info
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
More Info
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 by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Katherine Heater (harpsichord), David Morris (cello/gamba), TBA (violin). There will also be a rehearsal dance on Friday night (either a rehearsal of the ball dances or a welcome dance) and a Sunday afternoon dance in Sebastopol. 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.
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1!
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
Registrations must be received by TBA to be considered in the lottery (if needed). Please register early: space is limited.
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