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Get ready for square dancing with caller Erik Hoffman! Live music by Round Top Stringband! No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it. New folks, and all folks, are invited to the beginner lesson at 7:45.Doors open: 7:30 pm
Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 pm
Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm
This is a queer-friendly event. Role-switching is encouraged.
Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed.
BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed. Bring your water bottles!
$20 general admission
$15 member of Hillside Club or of BACDS
$25 supporter
$6 student or low-income
or pay what you can
We accept cash and venmo at the door.
Eventbrite tickets ($23.18, $17.85, $8.24, $28.52 including fees):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000900249509?
This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome.
Round Top Stringband:
Nick Lofaro, fiddle
Dan Kluger, banjo
Rowan McCallister, guitar
Allegra Thompson, bass
There is an old-time jam for musicians before the dance, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the small room near the front door. The jam is free. If you join the square dance, please contribute.
This dance is organized by the Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS). Everyone is welcome to become a member of BACDS and to attend other BACDS dances. https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/
This monthly dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month. For more square dances, check out https://www.ripandsnort.com/
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2286 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94709
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