Promoting traditional English and American music and dance

East Bay Square Dance

Third Fridays every month (mostly)

Square dancing is for everyone!

Come on out for an Old-Time Square Dance in Berkeley.

We have live music at every dance.

All ages welcome. Beginners welcome. The caller teaches all of the dances right before we dance them.

Dress: casual. Bring dance shoes if you have them. No stiletto heels allowed.

This is an old-time or traditional square dance rather than a modern or club square dance. We do not have classes or levels. Square dancers of all stripes are welcome!

This is a queer-friendly event where you can dance any role you like.

There is no square dance scheduled for June 2026. If you would like to be involved in making the square dance happen in the future, please contact Lindsey at the address below. We would love to work with you.

PRICE:
$25 supporters,
$20 non-members,
$15 members
$6 students or low-income
or pay what you can.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, April 17

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Caller: Evie Ladin

Band: Skillet Licorice with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Matt Knoth, Elise Engleberg, Keith Terry

The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Join us for old-time square dancing! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. We accept cash and venmo. Doors open at 7:30. Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 (blink and you'll miss it!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00. We are looking for folks to volunteer in exchange for free admission. If you are interested, please email Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley DOT com.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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Friday, May 15

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Join us for old-time square dancing! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. We accept cash and venmo. Doors open at 7:30. Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 (it's quick!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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Friday, July 17

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Join us for old-time square dancing! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. We accept cash and venmo. Doors open at 7:30. Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 (it's quick!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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Friday, August 21

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Join us for old-time square dancing! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. We accept cash and venmo. Doors open at 7:30. Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 (it's quick!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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