East Bay Waltz - May Edition (it's prom time!)

Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-07:00

1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California | Berkeley

East Bay Waltz
Publisher/HostEast Bay Waltz
East Bay Waltz - May Edition (it's prom time!)
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Introductory Nightclub 2-Step: 4-5:30 p.m.
Introductory Rotary Waltz: 5:30-7 p.m.
Social Dancing: 7-10 p.m.
$10-20 sliding scale (or pay what you can). Cash or Venmo only.
It's prom time! Whether you're excited to be wearing your favorite cummerbund or satin dress, or just to dance like you are, or both, come celebrate with us! (Prom attire is awesome but not required; staying on the sidelines too nervous to ask someone to dance is classic but not as much fun; everyone's welcome regardless of what grade they're in or even if they even go here.)
The first class (from 4-5:30 p.m.) will be an introduction to Nightclub Two-Step, a dance that's perfect for those slow pop prom favorite hit songs. Ken C teaches.
The introductory class (from 5:30-7 p.m.) will be on rotary waltz, which is so important that it's usually just called "the waltz." No experience or partner necessary! Half of the dance party is waltzes and this "beginner lesson" is great for anyone who doesn't yet feel confident in 3/4, even if you've taken a lesson before. Brian A teaches.
And then, it's our social dance party (from 7-10 p.m.) with Caroline V and Jay C spinning our mix of mostly waltzes, plus some polka, swing, latin, two-step, and more -- this time with more of a disco ball and punch bowl vibe.
As always, EBW is a come-as-you-are, all ages, gender neutral, no-partner-required, ask anyone to dance event where we value consent and everyone is welcome.
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