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COVID safety policy is evolving. Details might change minute-by-minute. UPDATE: As of October 1, 2023, BACDS COVID policy no longer requires masking for anyone. N95-equivalent masks are still strongly recommended while dancing. There is no vaccination card check or testing requirement. Individual dance series may have more stringent requirements, so please click through to the series page before choosing to attend. For details check the COVID Safety Guidelines page. No dances tonightUpcoming Events
Thursday, May 9: ENGLISH at Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley. Bruce Hamilton with David Mostardi, Michelle Masek, Craig Johnson…and friends - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:15; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info Friday, May 10:
REGENCY/ENGLISH at
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Alan Winston with Divertimento
More Info Saturday, May 11: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Susan Petrick with Daniel Steinberg, Rodney Miller More Info Saturday, May 11: ENGLISH at St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. David Newitt with Heather MacKay, Diana Gómez, Gary Thomas More Info Sunday, May 12: ONLINE/ENGLISH at online in the cloud. Sharon Green with Recorded Music by Odd Sundays Garage Band and others More Info Sunday, May 12: ENGLISH at First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose. Lise Dyckman with Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen More Info Sunday, May 12: Mother's Day at Ardenwood with Berkeley Morris (MORRIS) - Join us and other local Morris teams “under the greenwood tree” for a pleasingly rustic Mothers’ Day at Ardenwood Historic Farm. Dancing at noon and 2:00. Monday, May 13: WOODSHED at Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos. Maybe you? More Info Thursday, May 16: CONTRA at Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley. Alan Winston with Daniel Steinberg, Paul Kotapish, Leah Wollenberg More Info Friday, May. 17 - Friday, May. 17:
ENGLISH/SPECIAL at
Petaluma Women's Clubhouse in Petaluma.
Kalia Kliban with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea
- Mad Robin "Weekend Welcome Dance" More Info Saturday, May. 18 - Saturday, May. 18: MAD ROBIN BALL
( ENGLISH/SPECIAL ) at
Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma.
Gene Murrow with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
- (advance registration required). workshop 1:30-4:00, ball 7:00-10:00pm More Info Saturday, May 18: Family Contra with crafts, juggling, instrument petting zoo
(SPECIAL) at
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Sunday, May 19: Memorable Melodies Dance
( ENGLISH/SPECIAL ) at
St John's Episcopal Petaluma in Petaluma.
Gene Murrow with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
- (Potluck Brunch 12:30-2:00, Dance 2:30-5:30pm, Community Dinner -prepaid catering - 6:00pm) More Info Sunday, May 19: Grace Cathedral with Berkeley Morris, Deer Creek Morris, and Goat Hill Morris (MORRIS) - After the Whitsunday service at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco we’ll be joining forces with our friends Deer Creek Morris and whatever Morris dancers feel inspired to show up for some commonly-known Morris dances. 12:15-ish, whenever the service ends. Tuesday, May 21: Mad Robin Special Peninsula Dance ( ENGLISH/SPECIAL ) at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Bruce Hamilton with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm - note special location, time (7:30-10:00), and price ($25) More Info Thursday, May 23: ENGLISH at Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley. Alan Winston with Maggie Moore, Anne Goess, Charlie Hancock - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:15; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info Saturday, May 25: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Mike Lewinski, Daniel Steinberg More Info Saturday, May 25: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Mike Lewinski, Daniel Steinberg More Info Saturday, May 25: ENGLISH at Christ Church Berkeley in Berkeley. Gary Thomas, Sharon Green with Charlie Hancock, David Mostardi…and friends More Info Sunday, May 26: ONLINE/ENGLISH at online in the cloud. Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green with Recorded Music by Odd Sundays Garage Band and others More Info Upcoming Special Events Friday, May. 17 - Friday, May. 17:
ENGLISH/SPECIAL at
Petaluma Women's Clubhouse in Petaluma.
Kalia Kliban with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea
- Mad Robin "Weekend Welcome Dance" More Info Saturday, May. 18 - Saturday, May. 18: MAD ROBIN BALL
( ENGLISH/SPECIAL ) at
Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma.
Gene Murrow with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
- (advance registration required). workshop 1:30-4:00, ball 7:00-10:00pm More Info Saturday, May 18: Family Contra with crafts, juggling, instrument petting zoo
(SPECIAL) at
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Sunday, May 19: Memorable Melodies Dance
( ENGLISH/SPECIAL ) at
St John's Episcopal Petaluma in Petaluma.
Gene Murrow with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm
- (Potluck Brunch 12:30-2:00, Dance 2:30-5:30pm, Community Dinner -prepaid catering - 6:00pm) More Info Tuesday, May 21: Mad Robin Special Peninsula Dance ( ENGLISH/SPECIAL ) at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Bruce Hamilton with Jacqueline Schwab, Earl Gaddis, Mary Lea, Daniel Beerbohm - note special location, time (7:30-10:00), and price ($25) More Info Sunday, Jun. 16 - Sunday, Jun. 23: Hey Days at Sonoma State.
(ENGLISH/CAMP/SPECIAL) at
Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Sunday, Jun. 23 - Saturday, Jun. 29: BACDS Family Week
(SPECIAL) at
Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos. Friday, July 5: Special last dance of AmWeek blowout ( CONTRA/SPECIAL/CAMP ) at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Alexandra Deis-Lauby with Potent Brew, Hayden Stern & Alex Sturbaum [WA]: George Paul, Ryan McKasson, Steve Kemble, Alex Sturbaum, Hayden Stern - American Week blowout dance - AmWeek talent, open to the public, AmWeek campers included in their camp fee. Friday night! More Info Monday, August 19: Special Monday-after-Balance-the-Bay dance ( CONTRA/SPECIAL ) at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Yoyo Zhou with Countercurrent: Alex Sturbaum, Brian Lindsay More Info Saturday, October 26: Special Halloween Contra Dance ( CONTRA/SPECIAL ) at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Susan Petrick More Info Join in the fun!The Bay Area Country Dance Society promotes, preserves, and teaches traditional English and American music and dance in the San Francisco Bay area. BACDS welcomes people without regard for age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, or sexual orientation. BACDS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your tax-deductible donation will help us perform our mission. Thank you! Calendars for Current and Past and Future Months / Acrobat Printable Calendars / Flyers from current mailing / About BACDS / Code of Conduct / COVID Safety Guidelines Want a customized listing of dances at a given location or featuring a particular style, caller, band, or musician? Want to see all scheduled events? Use our convenient dancefinder tool!
About BACDSThe Bay Area Country Dance Society has been promoting, preserving, and teaching traditional English and American music and dance since the early 1980s. Our activities include:
BACDS's activities are made possible through the efforts and contributions of our members. Please join us!
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