Promoting traditional English and American music and dance

South Bay Woodshed

4th Tuesdays in Sunnyvale starting September 2025

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The Woodshed sessions let callers and musicians try out new (or new-to-them) material. It is for both new and experienced callers/musicians/dancers.

As a caller, you can present dances—typically English or contra—and ask the dancers for feedback on both particular and general points. This isn’t only for the seasoned caller: it is an excellent opportunity for would-be callers to test the waters in a supportive environment. When not calling, you are welcome to dance or play (or watch!)

As a musician, you can play dance tunes with experienced dance musicians. The band is open: it is best for players who can sight-read or learn by ear quickly and play up to dance tempo.

As a dancer, you can learn new steps and choreography, as well as practice figures you already know. All levels are welcome: we need feedback from both new and experienced dancers.

  • Woodshed is FREE!
    This program serves a valuable function for callers, musicians, and dancers. BACDS donates the rental expense.
  • This is a working session
    We experiment and discuss what works, as well as different ways of doing things. Dance geeks enjoy it very much.

Please join us! This is a great opportunity to see works-in-progress, influence old and new dance (re)creations, increase your skills, and have fun.

Sunnyvale officially doesn't allow street shoes on the dance studio floor. You want to wear clean, non-marking soles (no spikes, etc) and avoid getting any street grit on the floor. You can scrupulously clean your soles, dance in socks, reserve a pair of shoes for indoor use only, or cover your shoes with socks.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, April 28

Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio, 550 E. Remington Drive - in the Theatre Building - enter parking lot from Michelangelo, Sunnyvale.

Caller: Maybe you?

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.

7:30pm–9:30pm

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Tuesday, May 26

Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio, 550 E. Remington Drive - in the Theatre Building - enter parking lot from Michelangelo, Sunnyvale.

Caller: Maybe you?

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.

7:30pm–9:30pm

+ Google Calendar + iCal export

Tuesday, June 23

Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio, 550 E. Remington Drive - in the Theatre Building - enter parking lot from Michelangelo, Sunnyvale.

Caller: Maybe you?

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.

7:30pm–9:30pm

+ Google Calendar + iCal export