Tuesday, July 8: Improper English ( ENGLISH ) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley. Lise Dyckman with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows - Improper English is an English country dance series committed to gender-neutral (positional) calling. Improper English runs every 2nd Tuesday, just down the street from BACDS’ usual Berkeley hall. Sliding scale admission cost, $5–25. Note that masking (KN-95 or better) is required for all dancers. A beginners’ lesson will be held at 6:50, all are welcome.
Presented by the SF Bay Queer Contra Dance.

Wednesday, July 9: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Sarah Trop with Ben Jackson, Leah Wollenberg, Will Wheeler - Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00 More Info

Wednesday, July 9: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info

Thursday, July 10: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Bruce Hamilton with Craig Johnson, Maggie Moore, Valerie Rose - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info

Friday, July 11: REGENCY/ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Divertimento More Info
Presented by the BACDS and the Bay Area English Regency Society.

Saturday, July 12: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Sarah Trop with Magic Reelism: Sue Jones, David Wright, Cheryl McKinney, Del Eckels More Info

Saturday, July 12: ENGLISH at St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Sharon Green with Alicia Cover, Michelle Masek, Gary Thomas More Info

Thursday, July 17: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Doe Taryn with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows More Info

Friday, July 18: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. Evie Ladin with Round Top String Band: Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson - Come on out for square dancing at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Come raise the roof with us! Free old-time jam from 6:45-8:00 pm, open to all (separate room). More Info

Saturday, July 19: Jubilee at the Peninsula Int'l Dance Festival with Jubilee American Dance Theatre (THEATER) - Come see Jubilee American Dance Theater perform at the fourth annual Peninsula International Dance Festival! Showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area and Northern California, the festival is anticipated to feature an extraordinary lineup of approximately 250 world dance artists and musicians, presenting works that honor both traditional and contemporary interpretations of global dance. More Info

Wednesday, July 23: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Ken Cheng with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows - Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:30 More Info

Thursday, July 24: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Alan Winston with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info

Saturday, July 26: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Susan Petrick with Raven & Goose: Corwin Zekley, Grace Fellows More Info

Thursday, July 31: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Eric Black with Caroline McCaskey, Larry Unger More Info

Friday, August 1: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Cheryl McKinney, Judy Linsenberg, Michelle Masek - English Country dancing for all, 7:30-10:00 More Info

Thursday, August 7: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Charlie Fenton More Info

Saturday, August 9: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Dane Wallinga More Info

Saturday, August 9: Jane Austen Ball in San Jose ( 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 - BAERS/Odd Fellows Jane Austen Ball in San Jose. Period costumes welcome but not required. Easy English country dances, some waltzes. Beginners welcome. Advance registration recommended. More Info
Presented by the Bay Area English Regency Society and the San Jose Odd Fellows (True Fellowship Lodge #52).

Saturday, August 9: ENGLISH at St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Steve White with Richard Page, Craig Johnson, Darcy Noonan More Info

Wednesday, August 13: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Alexandra Deis-Lauby with Will Wheeler…and friends - Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:00 More Info

Wednesday, August 13: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info

Thursday, August 14: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Sharon Green with Anne Goess, Michelle Masek, Charlie Hancock - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00 . Plus New Voice Callers Alan Viola & Janet Stephens and Musician Intern Jane Marx-Dammuller More Info

Friday, Aug. 15 - Sunday, Aug. 17: Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend ( CONTRA/WEEKEND/SPECIAL/CAMP ) at Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco. Alexandra Deis-Lauby, Will Mentor with River Road, Latter Day Lizards: Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak, Kate Barnes, Mark Murphy More Info

Friday, August 15: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. Robin Fischer with Round Top String Band: Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson - Come on out for square dancing at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Bring your friends! Free old-time jam from 6:45-8:00 pm, open to all (separate room). More Info

Monday, August 18: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Will Mentor with River Road: Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball - Special Monday dance - keep the fun of Balance the Bay going! More Info

Thursday, August 21: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Erik Hoffman More Info

Saturday, August 23: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Kelsey Hartman More Info

Thursday, August 28: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Bruce Herbold with Jon Berger, Judy Linsenberg, Bill Jensen - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00. Open Band night. More Info

Friday, August 29: ENGLISH/ADVANCED at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston, Lise Dyckman with Cat Taylor, Richard Page…and friends - 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.) More Info

Saturday, August 30: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Tanya Merchant More Info

Thursday, September 4: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Kelsey Hartman More Info

Friday, September 5: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Bruce Herbold with Christopher Jacoby, Patti Cobb, Paul Kostka - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Wednesday, September 10: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info

Thursday, September 11: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Lise Dyckman with David Mostardi, Judy Linsenberg, Cheryl McKinney - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00. Plus New Voice Callers Emily Senturia & Martin Sirk and Musician Intern Jane Marx-Dammuller More Info

Friday, September 12: REGENCY/ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Divertimento More Info
Presented by the BACDS and the Bay Area English Regency Society.

Saturday, September 13: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Music by Valerie Rose…and friends More Info

Saturday, September 13: ENGLISH at St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Alan Winston with Michele Winter, Diana Gómez, Craig Johnson More Info

Thursday, September 18: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Alan Winston More Info

Thursday, September 25: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. David Newitt with Alicia Cover, Patti Cobb, Tom Lindemuth - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00. Open Band night. More Info

Friday, September 26: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. - Come on out for square dancing at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Yes, this dance is on the fourth Friday! More Info

Saturday, September 27: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Music by Little Big Band: Bob Silberstein, Marta Lynch More Info

Friday, October 3: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. TBA - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Wednesday, October 8: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info

Friday, October 10: REGENCY/ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Divertimento More Info
Presented by the BACDS and the Bay Area English Regency Society.

Saturday, October 11: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. More Info

Saturday, October 25: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Music by Rodney Miller, Daniel Steinberg, Ezra Warren Steinberg More Info

Friday, October 31: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. TBA - Special Hallowe'en ECD evening. Stay tuned for more messages from the beyond ... More Info

Friday, November 7: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. TBA - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Saturday, November 8: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Isaac Banner with Hayden Stern, Patrick Gunning - Exciting contra dance with great PNW talent! More Info

Wednesday, November 12: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info

Friday, November 14: REGENCY/ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Divertimento More Info
Presented by the BACDS and the Bay Area English Regency Society.

Saturday, November 22: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. More Info

Saturday, November 29: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. More Info

Friday, December 5: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. TBA - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Wednesday, December 10: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info

Saturday, December 13: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Frannie Marr More Info

Wednesday, December 31: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. - Special New Year's Eve Contra dance - sparkling cider toast at midnight More Info