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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:

Saturday, March 22

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.
Caller: Sarah Gibson
Band: Round Top String Band with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson

In March 2025, our dance is on a SATURDAY at the Hillside Club. No experience necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. Please pay in cash or venmo. This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club square dance). That said, square dancers of all stripes are welcome!

Saturday, April 19

Hillside Club, 2286 Cedar Street, Berkeley.
Caller: Robin Fischer
Band: Round Top String Band with Nick Lofaro, Rowan McCallister, Dan Kluger, Allegra Thompson

In April 2025, our dance is on a SATURDAY at the Hillside Club. No experience necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. Please pay in cash or venmo. This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club square dance). That said, square dancers of all stripes are welcome!

Saturday, May 17

Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley.

In May 2025, our dance is on a SATURDAY at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists, just a few blocks from its regular location. At this event, no alcohol is allowed. No experience necessary. Kids welcome. Doors open at 7:45. Please pay in cash or venmo. This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club square dance). That said, square dancers of all stripes are welcome!