Today's Dances & Events
Charlie Fenton
Erik Hoffman
Patti Cobb
Michelle Masek
Thursday, August 7, 2025:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Charlie Fenton with
Michelle Masek, Erik Hoffman, Patti Cobb • 8:00pm–10:30pm
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Upcoming Dances & Events
Palo Alto Contra Dance
Saturday, August 9, 2025:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Dane Wallinga
• 7:00pm–9:00pm
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Alan Winston
Saturday, August 9, 2025:
Jane Austen Ball in San Jose
(ENGLISH/REGENCY/SPECIAL)
at
Odd Fellows True Fellowship Lodge #52 in San Jose.
Alan Winston with Divertimento Dance Orchestra:
James Langdell, Paul Kostka, William Allen…and friends • 7:00pm–9:00pm
BAERS/Odd Fellows Jane Austen Ball in San Jose. Period costumes welcome but not required. Easy English country dances, some waltzes. Beginners welcome. Advance registration recommended.
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Presented by
the Bay Area English Regency Society and
the San Jose Odd Fellows (True Fellowship Lodge #52).
Craig Johnson
Saturday, August 9, 2025:
ENGLISH
at
St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco.
Steve White with
Richard Page, Craig Johnson, Darcy Noonan • 7:30pm–9:30pm
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Anne Goess
Craig Johnson
Sunday, August 10, 2025:
Family Week Reunion Dance
(FAMILY/SPECIAL)
at
Hill and Valley Club - 1808 B Street (at Linden) in Hayward.
Paul Kostka with
Anne Goess, Craig Johnson • 2:30pm–4:00pm
Are your kids telling you that they wish Family Week could last all summer? Are you curious about this family-friendly community of dancers, musicians, and stilters that your friends have told you about? Have you come in years past and miss the friends you met there once upon a time?
Family Week 2025 is over, but here's an opportunity to sample some of the fun that happens at camp.
Join us August 10th before the Hayward Contra to reunite with Family Week friends, former and future! This event is open to all, whether or not you've been to camp. Like a Family Gathering at camp, we'll start with some fun and crazy games, sing some songs, and do some fun, easy family Contra dances, then share some snacks and stories.
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Alexandra Deis-Lauby
Patti Cobb
Shira Kammen
Tuesday, August 12, 2025:
ENGLISH
at
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Alexandra Deis-Lauby with
Caroline Armitage, Shira Kammen, Patti Cobb • 7:00pm–9:30pm
Join us for gender-neutral, COVID-conscious English Country Dancing in Berkeley! All skill levels welcome!
Please note that our date has changed going forward to the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Hope you all can make the new time!
This month our caller is Alexandra Deis-Lauby, and our band is Shira Kammen, Patti Cobb, and Caroline Armitage.
Doors open at 6:30. There will be a short beginner lesson upon request at 6:50, and dancing goes from 7-9:30 with a short intermission.
Masks are required indoors: KN95 or better. We will have a few extras at the door.
Sliding scale admission cost, $5-25.
Presented by
the SF Bay Queer Contra Dance.
Alexandra Deis-Lauby
Will Wheeler
Wednesday, August 13, 2025:
CONTRA
at
The Polish Club in San Francisco.
Alexandra Deis-Lauby with Barry’s Favorites:
Will Wheeler, Laurel North, Sean Wahl • 7:30pm–9:30pm
Contra—beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00–10:00
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Sharon Green
Anne Goess
Charlie Hancock
Michelle Masek
Thursday, August 14, 2025:
ENGLISH
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Sharon Green with
Anne Goess, Michelle Masek, Charlie Hancock • 7:45pm–9:45pm
English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00
. Plus New Voice Callers Alan Viola & Janet Stephens and Musician Intern Jane Marx-Dammuller
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Latter Day Lizards
Alexandra Deis-Lauby
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, 17 August, 2025:
Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend
(CONTRA/WEEKEND/SPECIAL/CAMP)
at
Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco.
Alexandra Deis-Lauby, Will Mentor with River Road, Latter Day Lizards:
Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak, Kate Barnes, Mark Murphy
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Round Top String Band
Robin Fischer
Friday, August 15, 2025:
SQUARE
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
Robin Fischer with Round Top String Band:
Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson • 8:00pm–10:00pm
Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Bring your friends!
Free old-time jam from 6:45-8:00 pm, open to all (separate room).
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Palo Alto Contra Dance
Monday, August 18, 2025:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Will Mentor with River Road:
Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball • 7:00pm–9:00pm
Special Monday dance - keep the fun of Balance the Bay going!
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South Bay Woodshed
Wednesday, August 20, 2025:
WOODSHED
at
Los Altos United Methodist Church in Los Altos.
Maybe you?
• 7:30pm–9:30pm
This is the last Woodshed dance at Los Altos. Starting in September, we will move to Sunnyvale and fourth Tuesdays.
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Will Wheeler
Hayden Stern
Thursday, August 21, 2025:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Erik Hoffman with
Hayden Stern, Will Wheeler • 8:00pm–10:30pm
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Kelsey Hartman
Saturday, August 23, 2025:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Kelsey Hartman
• 7:00pm–9:00pm
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Special Events
Alan Winston
Saturday, August 9, 2025:
Jane Austen Ball in San Jose
(ENGLISH/REGENCY/SPECIAL)
at
Odd Fellows True Fellowship Lodge #52 in San Jose.
Alan Winston with Divertimento Dance Orchestra:
James Langdell, Paul Kostka, William Allen…and friends • 7:00pm–9:00pm
BAERS/Odd Fellows Jane Austen Ball in San Jose. Period costumes welcome but not required. Easy English country dances, some waltzes. Beginners welcome. Advance registration recommended.
More Info
Presented by
the Bay Area English Regency Society and
the San Jose Odd Fellows (True Fellowship Lodge #52).
Anne Goess
Craig Johnson
Sunday, August 10, 2025:
Family Week Reunion Dance
(FAMILY/SPECIAL)
at
Hill and Valley Club - 1808 B Street (at Linden) in Hayward.
Paul Kostka with
Anne Goess, Craig Johnson • 2:30pm–4:00pm
Are your kids telling you that they wish Family Week could last all summer? Are you curious about this family-friendly community of dancers, musicians, and stilters that your friends have told you about? Have you come in years past and miss the friends you met there once upon a time?
Family Week 2025 is over, but here's an opportunity to sample some of the fun that happens at camp.
Join us August 10th before the Hayward Contra to reunite with Family Week friends, former and future! This event is open to all, whether or not you've been to camp. Like a Family Gathering at camp, we'll start with some fun and crazy games, sing some songs, and do some fun, easy family Contra dances, then share some snacks and stories.
More Info
Latter Day Lizards
Alexandra Deis-Lauby
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, 17 August, 2025:
Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend
(CONTRA/WEEKEND/SPECIAL/CAMP)
at
Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco.
Alexandra Deis-Lauby, Will Mentor with River Road, Latter Day Lizards:
Kristen Planeaux, Sarah-Hadley Yakir, Jesse Ball, Dave Langford, Bill Tomczak, Kate Barnes, Mark Murphy
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