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Join us for the solstice square dance with caller Evie Ladin! With live old-time music by Round Top Stringband! No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it. Doors open: 7:30 pm
Square-dance swing lesson: 7:45-8:00 pm
Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm
This is a queer-friendly event. Role-switching is encouraged. The caller uses the terms "larks" and "robins" to refer to the dance roles.
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.
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
This dance is organized by the Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS), a non-profit organization. Everyone is welcome to become a member of BACDS and to attend other BACDS dances. https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/
This 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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