East Bay Square Dance with caller Nina Berry; KC and the MooNshine Band

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-08:00

2286 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94709 | Berkeley

East Bay Square Dance
Publisher/HostEast Bay Square Dance
East Bay Square Dance with caller Nina Berry; KC and the MooNshine Band
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In November, caller Nina Berry is here to guide us though all the fun dances! KC and the MooNshine Band plays live old-time music! Come on out for a community square dance. No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it.
Doors open: 7:45 pm
Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm
Old-time jam (separate room): 6:45-8:00 pm
This is a queer-friendly event where everyone can dance any role. The caller uses the terms "owls" and "birdies" to refer to the two dance roles in the couple.
BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed.
Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed.
$20 general admission (recommended)
$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.
This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome. The old-time jam is open to all musicians. The jam is free. If you join the square dance, please contribute.
Please bring your water bottles!
Members of KC and the MooNshine Band:
Karen Celia Heil, fiddle
Leslie Keir, guitar
Jordan Ruyle, banjo
Katy Harris, bass
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.
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