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.

There is no square dance scheduled for June 2026. If you would like to be involved in making the square dance happen in the future, please contact Lindsey at the address below. We would love to work with you.

PRICE:
$25 supporters,
$20 non-members,
$15 members
$6 students or low-income
or pay what you can.

Upcoming Events:

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Friday, May 15

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Caller: Jordan Ruyle

Band: Round Top String Band with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson

The caller intends to use ladies/gents role names.

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. There is NO DANCE in June. If you are interested in volunteering in May, or in helping to organize dances in general, contact Lindsey at info AT labrujatangoberkeley DOT com.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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Friday, July 17

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Caller: Nina Berry

Band: Round Top String Band with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson

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.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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Friday, August 28

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

Caller: Robin Fischer

Band: Round Top String Band with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson

The caller intends to use ladies/gents role names.

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. Yes, this dance is on the fourth Friday of the month.

7:45pm–10:00pm

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