Today's Dances & Events
Upcoming Dances & Events
Bruce Hamilton
Craig Johnson
Cat Taylor
Tuesday, October 6, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Bruce Hamilton, Cassiane Vlahos Mobley with
Cat Taylor, Paul Kostka, Craig Johnson • 7:30pm–9:30pm
More Info
Wednesday, October 7, 2026:
1726 Ball practice in Napa
(ENGLISH)
at
Native Sons Hall in Napa.
Bonnie Richardson
• 2:00pm–4:00pm
More Info
Presented by
the North Bay Country Dance Society.
Erik Hoffman
Craig Johnson
Stefan Curl
Caroline Jou Armitage
Wednesday, October 7, 2026:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Erik Hoffman with
Stefan Curl, Craig Johnson, Caroline Jou Armitage…and friends • 8:00pm–10:30pm
More Info
Seabright Morris
Saturday, October 10, 2026:
open practice for Morris dancers and musicians
(MORRIS/SPECIAL)
at
London Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz.
• 1:00pm–12:00am
Seabright Morris is a Morris dance team in Santa Cruz. Next open practice for dancers and musicians of all backgrounds is October 10 at 1 pm. In the dance studio at the London Nelson community Center. 310 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Info: smfamm@earthlink.net
Pigs in the Rigging
Kelsey Hartman
Valerie Rose
Saturday, October 10, 2026:
CONTRA
at
First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto.
Kelsey Hartman with Pigs in the Rigging:
Valerie Rose, Jason Courtney, Philip Batchelder, Chris Dillingham, Randy Fish • 7:00pm–10:00pm
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Alan Winston
Lise Dyckman
Robin Lockner
Sunday, October 11, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose.
Alan Winston, Lise Dyckman with
Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen • 2:30pm–5:00pm
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Rachel Pusey
Rebecca King
Tuesday, October 13, 2026:
Improper English
(ENGLISH)
at
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Rachel Pusey, Dilip Sequeira with
Rebecca King, Ehler Orngard…and friends • 7:00pm–9:30pm
We're back with more gender-neutral, COVID-cautious, queer-centered English Country Dance! There will be a 10-minute beginner lesson before the dance upon request. Sliding scale admission fee, $5-$30. All dances will be taught and danced without reference to gender. Masks that are well-fitted, unvented KN95, KF94, K95 or better must be worn indoors at all times.
More Info
Presented by
the SF Bay Queer Contradance.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026:
Benefit ceilidh dance
(CEILIDH)
at
Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
Music by
Sunroom Sessions
• 7:30pm–10:30pm
Ceilidh dance benefit, presented by
The Sunroom Sessions (A group of Scottish fiddle camp friends based in the East Bay who get together to play tunes for fun and throw benefits for causes we care about)
Proceeds will support a program in Havana providing essential care to 75 elders. More Info
Presented by
the Ashkenaz.
Doe Taryn
Charlie Hancock
Paul Kotapish
Wednesday, October 14, 2026:
CONTRA
at
The Polish Club in San Francisco.
Doe Taryn with
Leah Wollenberg, Paul Kotapish, Charlie Hancock • 7:30pm–10:00pm
Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00
More Info
Kalia Kliban
Jon Berger
Rebecca King
Robin Lockner
Friday, October 16, 2026:
Welcome dance for the 1726 Ball Weekend.
(ENGLISH)
at
Arlington Community Church in Kensington.
Kalia Kliban with
Jon Berger, Rebecca King, Robin Lockner • 7:30pm–10:00pm
Welcome Dance for All, including a preview of some of the more challenging ball dances.
More Info
Round Top String Band
Erik Hoffman
Friday, October 16, 2026:
SQUARE
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
Erik Hoffman with Round Top String Band:
Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson • 7:45pm–10:00pm
Join us for old-time square dancing! BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. All ages welcome. We accept cash and venmo. Doors open at 7:30. Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 (it's quick!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00.
More Info
Kalia Kliban
Sharon Green
Judy Linsenberg
Saturday, October 17, 2026:
1726 Ball
(ENGLISH/SPECIAL)
at
Albany Veteran's Memorial Building in Albany.
Registration is now open!
1726 Ball - an evening of all early eighteenth century dances for experienced dance connoisseurs, called by Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green & Mary Luckhardt, and period music by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Robert Mealy (violin), David Morris (cello/gamba), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord).
There will also be a welcome dance (open to all) on Friday night at the Arlington Community Church in Kensington and a potluck brunch and afternoon dance on Sunday in Petaluma. More info
1726 Ball - an evening of all early eighteenth century dances for experienced dance connoisseurs, called by Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green & Mary Luckhardt, and period music by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Robert Mealy (violin), David Morris (cello/gamba), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord).
There will also be a welcome dance (open to all) on Friday night at the Arlington Community Church in Kensington and a potluck brunch and afternoon dance on Sunday in Petaluma. More info
Bay Area Country Dance Society
Monday, October 19, 2026:
BOARDMEETING
at
Zoom.us in the cloud.
• 5:30pm–7:30pm
Sharon Green
Bill Jensen
Valerie Rose
Elizabeth Ingber
Tuesday, October 20, 2026:
ENGLISH
at
All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Sharon Green with
Valerie Rose, Elizabeth Ingber, Bill Jensen • 7:30pm–9:30pm
More Info
Pigs in the Rigging
Doe Taryn
Valerie Rose
Wednesday, October 21, 2026:
CONTRA
at
Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley.
Doe Taryn with Pigs in the Rigging:
Valerie Rose, Jason Courtney, Philip Batchelder, Chris Dillingham, Randy Fish • 8:00pm–10:30pm
More Info
Special Events
Seabright Morris
Saturday, October 10, 2026:
open practice for Morris dancers and musicians
(MORRIS/SPECIAL)
at
London Nelson Community Center in Santa Cruz.
• 1:00pm–12:00am
Seabright Morris is a Morris dance team in Santa Cruz. Next open practice for dancers and musicians of all backgrounds is October 10 at 1 pm. In the dance studio at the London Nelson community Center. 310 Center Street in Santa Cruz. Info: smfamm@earthlink.net
Kalia Kliban
Sharon Green
Judy Linsenberg
Saturday, October 17, 2026:
1726 Ball
(ENGLISH/SPECIAL)
at
Albany Veteran's Memorial Building in Albany.
Registration is now open!
1726 Ball - an evening of all early eighteenth century dances for experienced dance connoisseurs, called by Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green & Mary Luckhardt, and period music by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Robert Mealy (violin), David Morris (cello/gamba), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord).
There will also be a welcome dance (open to all) on Friday night at the Arlington Community Church in Kensington and a potluck brunch and afternoon dance on Sunday in Petaluma. More info
1726 Ball - an evening of all early eighteenth century dances for experienced dance connoisseurs, called by Kalia Kliban, Sharon Green & Mary Luckhardt, and period music by Judy Linsenberg (recorders), Robert Mealy (violin), David Morris (cello/gamba), and Katherine Heater (harpsichord).
There will also be a welcome dance (open to all) on Friday night at the Arlington Community Church in Kensington and a potluck brunch and afternoon dance on Sunday in Petaluma. More info
Skillet Licorice
Robin Fischer
Evie Ladin
Saturday, October 31, 2026:
4th Annual Lord of the Rings Square Dance
(SQUARE/SPECIAL)
at
Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
Evie Ladin, Robin Fischer with Skillet Licorice
• 8:00pm–11:00pm
Music by Denthor's Supper. Costumes encouraged! Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).
More Info
Presented by
the Ashkenaz.
Saturday, November 7, 2026:
Magosto celebration of Galician music & dance
(CONCERT/SPECIAL)
at
Hillside Club in Berkeley.
• 7:30pm–10:00pm
As Meigas (Tesser Call, Cathy Chilcott, Donna Denevan-Lynch, Deirdre McCarthy, and Brian Walker) will perform 2 sets of bagpipes, songs & songs. Dance will be taught and led by Adrienne Simpson. Dance lesson at 6:45pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hillside-echoes-presents-as-meigas-galician-folk-music-tickets-1992738246739 More Info
Presented by
the Hillside Club.
Fall Frolick Weekend
Friday, November 13 - Sunday, 15 November, 2026:
Fall Frolick Weekend
(CAMP/ENGLISH)
at
Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg.
Join us for a weekend of English dancing, music-making, and workshops aplenty. All calling will be gender neutral.
Callers: Rachel Pusey * David Macemon * Sharon Green
Music: Audrey Jaber * Ben Schreiber * Betsy Branch * Bill Tomczak * Chip Prince * Christopher Jacoby * Karen Axelrod
Sound: Christopher Jacoby and Alicia Cover
Camp is full. New registrations will be added to the waitlist.
Callers: Rachel Pusey * David Macemon * Sharon Green
Music: Audrey Jaber * Ben Schreiber * Betsy Branch * Bill Tomczak * Chip Prince * Christopher Jacoby * Karen Axelrod
Sound: Christopher Jacoby and Alicia Cover
Camp is full. New registrations will be added to the waitlist.
Sunday, November 22, 2026:
Breton FestNoz Dance/Party
(SPECIAL)
at
Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
• 6:30pm–9:30pm
A Fest-Noz (Night Party in Breton) is a combined dance, music, and cultural event that is the heart of social life in Brittany with
MUSIC - a Loud band with Shira Kammen, Ronan Keryell, and Jim Oakden; and a Big band with us and a bunch of our musician friends. All music will be traditional Breton dance tunes and songs, played on acoustic instruments.
DANCE - Adrienne Simpson will be teaching the dances, joined by Bretons Ronan Keryell and Stéphanie Even. All dances will be taught, and no partners are necessary. They're mostly line dances that are easily learned on the fly.
COME to Dance or Play or Sing, or just to enjoy the festivities. Bring a dessert to share, if you are inspired to do so!
Presented by
the Breton Dance Collective.
Bay Area Country Dance Society
Friday, January 29 - Sunday, 31 January, 2027:
CDSS Exec Committee visits the Bay Area
(SPECIAL)
The traveling Executive Committee of CDSS will meet in the Bay Area, visiting local dances and holding open community gatherings in the south bay & north bay, as well as their scheduled closed work sessions. Details TBA.
Lise Dyckman
Craig Johnson
Richard Page
Darcy Noonan
Saturday, April 10, 2027:
Playford Ball
(ENGLISH/SPECIAL)
at
San Jose Woman's Club in San Jose.
Lise Dyckman with Greenwich Mean Time:
Craig Johnson, Richard Page, Darcy Noonan…and friends • 7:00pm–11:00pm
More Info
Brooke Friendly (Ashland, OR)
Jon Berger
Rebecca King
Shira Kammen
Jim Oakden
Sunday, June 13 - Sunday, 20 June, 2027:
Hey Days at Green Mountain Retreat
(ENGLISH/CAMP)
at
Green Mountain Retreat in Los Gatos.
Bay Area Country Dance Society
Sunday, June 20 - Saturday, 26 June, 2027:
BACDS Family Week
(CAMP/FAMILY)
at
Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos.
Family Week
More Info
Bay Area Country Dance Society
Monday, June 28 - Saturday, 3 July, 2027:
AmWeek Dance & Music Camp
(CONTRA/SPECIAL/COUPLE/SINGING/CAMP/MUSIC)
at
Quaker Center in Ben Lomond.
Susan Petrick
TBA
Alex Sturbaum
Hayden Stern
Friday, August 13 - Sunday, 15 August, 2027:
Balance the Bay Contra Dance Weekend
(CONTRA/CAMP/SPECIAL)
at
Janet Pomeroy Center in San Francisco.
with Dam Beavers (Ben Schreiber, Ness Smith-savedoff, Scotty Leach) Introducing: Dinnerline (Alex Sturbaum, Christa Burch, Hayden Stern, Jeremy Reinhard, Leah Wollenberg) with calling by Susan Petrick (second caller TBA)
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