Balance the Bay 2023 Registration
August 11-13, 2023 in San Francisco, CA

Hooray, It's Time to Register!

Can't come for the whole weekend? You can now register for individual sessions.

How to Register for Individual Sessions

We have a separate process for partial registration.

How to Register for the Full Weekend (Three Ways)

The cost is $180, which includes a catered dinner Saturday night and delicious snacks all weekend long. Young Adult rate (ages 18-30) is on a sliding scale of $85 to $160, Youth rate (ages 12-17) is $30. Work trade discounts are also available: $90-off for 4 hours of work (i.e. $90 to register).

 Register and Pay Online with PayPal (PayPal account not required)
BTB 2023 Online Registration : Use this link to register online.

When you have completed your online registration, you will get an automated email that your form was received.

To make your payment online, use the link which will also be provided when you submit registration. If you have already registered but not paid, you may go directly to the Online Payment page. (A convenience fee of about 2.5% will be charged for online payments.)

Once the registrar has both the registration form and payment, you will get a separate email from us within a few days welcoming you to Balance the Bay.

 Register Online and Mail Your Payment
BTB 2023 Online Registration : Use this link to register online.

When you have completed your online registration, you will get an automated email that your form was received.

PLEASE DON'T MAIL CHECKS AFTER FRIDAY 8/4! There won't be enough time to guarantee delivery. If you MUST write a check, then bring it to the dance hall when you arrive.

Make your check out to BACDS; mail it to the Registrar: Cathy Clary, 813 Bantam Way, Petaluma, CA 94952.

Once the registrar has both the registration form and payment, you will get a separate email from us welcoming you to Balance the Bay.

 Register and Pay By Mail
Download and print this PDF registration form.

PLEASE DON'T MAIL CHECKS AFTER FRIDAY 8/4! There won't be enough time to guarantee delivery. If you MUST write a check, then bring it to the dance hall when you arrive.

Make your check out to BACDS; mail your completed form and check to Cathy Clary, 813 Bantam Way, Petaluma, CA 94952.

Once the registrar has both the registration form and payment, you will get a separate email from us welcoming you to Balance the Bay.

Other Registration Info

 Who Gets In
There is no lottery and no gender balancing, so sign up early to secure your space. Registrations will be recorded in order of receipt. Registration is not complete until payment is received.
 Work-Trade
We can provide a partial discount if you're willing to help out (and miss some dancing): $90 for 4 hours of work. Work-traders should expect to plan their work-trade commitment with our coordinator in advance of the weekend.

If you are interested in more work for a bigger discount, let us know on your registration form or email us and we will get in touch.

 Cancellation / Refund Policy
  • Through July 12, we will refund your registration amount minus a $20 cancellation fee ($10 for youth).
  • No refunds after July 12 unless we can fill your slot.
 Questions/Problems?
Email us at balancethebay@gmail.com.