Promoting traditional English and American music and dance

East Bay Square Dance

Third Fridays every month (mostly)

Square dancing is for everyone!

Come on out for an Old-Time Square Dance in Berkeley.

We have live music at every dance.

All ages welcome. Beginners welcome. The caller teaches all of the dances right before we dance them.

Dress: casual. Bring dance shoes if you have them. No stiletto heels allowed.

This is an old-time or traditional square dance rather than a modern or club square dance. We do not have classes or levels. Square dancers of all stripes are welcome!

This is a queer-friendly event where you can dance any role you like.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, June 20

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.
Caller: Rina Rossi
Band: Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee with Andrew Small, Ashlee Watkins, Trevor Holder, AJ Srubas

We are so excited to be hosting a visiting band from Virgina: The Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee, with caller Rina Rossi! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer or wine. No hard alcohol allowed. Don't miss this amazing band! Also join us for the free old-time jam before the square dance. Starting at 6:45 pm, Robin Fischer (fiddle) and Rowan McCallister (guitar) will be leading the jam. All welcome.

Friday, July 18

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.
Caller: Evie Ladin
Band: Round Top String Band with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson
The caller intends to use larks/robins role names.

Come on out for square dancing at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Come raise the roof with us!

Friday, August 15

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Come on out for square dancing at the Hillside Club in Berkeley! No experience necessary. No partner necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. We accept cash and venmo. BYOB: You may bring beer and wine--no hard alcohol allowed. Bring your friends!