Wednesday, September 2 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Lark Finnegan with Daniel Steinberg, Paul Kotapish, Frank Hoppe More Info

Friday, September 4 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Alan Winston with Bill Jensen, Susan Jensen, Cat Taylor…and friends - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Tuesday, September 8 • 7:00pm–9:30pm: Improper English (ENGLISH) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley. Lise Dyckman with Christopher Jacoby, Clare Armenante - We're back on Sept. 8th 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 Contra Dance.

Wednesday, September 9 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Sarah Trop - Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00 More Info

Wednesday, September 9 • 7:45pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. David Newitt with Shira Kammen, Alicia Cover, Fred Goff - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info

Saturday, September 12 • 7:00pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Kelsey Hartman with Punch Party: Will Wheeler, Lisa Miklós-Illés, Peter Mellinger More Info

Saturday, September 12 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Bruce Hamilton with Valerie Rose, Diana Gómez, Bill Jensen More Info

Sunday, September 13 • 2:30pm–5:00pm: ENGLISH at First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose. Alan Winston, Lise Dyckman with Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen More Info

Tuesday, September 15 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: ENGLISH at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Bruce Hamilton with Kim Williams, Susan Jensen, Bill Jensen More Info

Tuesday, September 15 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: Free Morris Workshops (MORRIS) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Come learn the basics of Morris dancing at a series of FREE workshops. We’ll teach a different tradition each week starting from scratch, so come to any or all sessions. Musicians are also welcome to come learn and play some tunes. Afterwards, join us at Jupiter to nosh and chat!
September 15, 22, and 29. Dance time 7:30-9:30 pm
BFUU Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar Street Berkeley. The entrance is through the door on Bonita, right around the corner from Cedar.
No partner needed; this is danced in a group. Wear exercise clothes and athletic shoes. Bring a bottle of water and get ready for a workout! We encourage you to take a same-day covid test prior to arrival, or wear a mask. Please stay home if you don’t feel well.

Wednesday, September 16 • 8:00pm–12:00am: BOTMC Welcome Square Dance Party (SQUARE) at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
All dances taught! Round robin callers; music by the Canote Brothers (Seattle) and Fort Drop Few (Portland). Old time jam in the back studio hosted by the Corn Likkers.

Wednesday, September 16 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Alan Winston with Totally Tubular: Patti Cobb, Shira Kammen, Michelle Mašek (Levy) More Info

Saturday, September 19 • 6:00pm–12:00am: BOTMC Square Dance (SQUARE) at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
The big BOTMC square dance! All dances taught; no experience necessary - everyone welcome.
Callers Janine Smith & Evie Ladin
Music by Skillet Licorice, Justin Robinson (Carolina Chocolate Drops) & Aaron Cooper, and Joseph Decosimo, Stephanie Coleman & friends
6-7pm: Deep Cut Dance for Those That Know Their Stuff - tricky squares w/ Janine
7:30 Clogging workshop with Evie Ladin
8pm Dance!
Also open jamming in the back room.

Sunday, September 20 • 11:00am–12:30pm: BOTMC Family Dance (FAMILY/SQUARE) at Ashkenaz in Berkeley.
FREE! Fun for the whole family, with dances that even babes in arms can do! All dances will be taught and called by caller Janine Smith! Music by Manning Mud Stompers

Monday, September 21 • 5:30pm–7:30pm: BOARDMEETING at Zoom.us in the cloud.

Tuesday, September 22 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: Free Morris workshops (MORRIS) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Come learn the basics of Morris dancing at a series of FREE workshops. We’ll teach a different tradition each week starting from scratch, so come to any or all sessions. Musicians are also welcome to come learn and play some tunes. Afterwards, join us at Jupiter to nosh and chat!
September 15, 22, and 29. Dance time 7:30-9:30 pm
BFUU Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar Street Berkeley. The entrance is through the door on Bonita, right around the corner from Cedar.
No partner needed; this is danced in a group. Wear exercise clothes and athletic shoes. Bring a bottle of water and get ready for a workout! We encourage you to take a same-day covid test prior to arrival, or wear a mask. Please stay home if you don’t feel well.

Tuesday, September 22 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: WOODSHED at Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio in Sunnyvale. Maybe you? - Now on fourth Tuesdays in the Dance Studio at Sunnyvale Community Center
7:30-9:30pm

Help us improve our dances!
Experiment with new and new-to-us material to improve choreography, music, and calling.
Note: Sunnyvale prohibits street shoes and absolutely no food is allowed in the hall. More Info

Wednesday, September 23 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Koren Wake with The Nettles: Laura Brophy, Kevin Johnsrude, Michael Proctor, Joe Malloy - Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00 More Info

Wednesday, September 23 • 7:45pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Lise Dyckman with Valerie Rose, Jason Pollack, Craig Johnson - English dancing for all - newcomer lesson at 7:25; dance 7:45-10:00 More Info

Friday, September 25 • 7:45pm–10:00pm: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. Connor Maguire with Round Top String Band: 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. Workshop on square-dance swing: 7:45-8:00 (it's quick!) Dancing: 8:00-10:00. Yes, this dance is on the fourth Friday of the month, to avoid conflict with the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention! Our teacher for the swing workshop is Martha Soule-Fahey. Don't miss it! More Info

Saturday, September 26 • 7:00pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Koren Wake with The Nettles: Laura Brophy, Kevin Johnsrude, Michael Proctor, Joe Malloy More Info

Saturday, September 26 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH/EXPERIENCED at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Bruce Hamilton with Charlie Hancock, Anne Goess, Judy Linsenberg - Berkeley Experienced English More Info

Tuesday, September 29 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: ENGLISH at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Lise Dyckman with Caroline Jou Armitage, Renata Bratt, Bill Jensen More Info

Tuesday, September 29 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: Free Morris workshops (MORRIS) at Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists in Berkeley.
Come learn the basics of Morris dancing at a series of FREE workshops. We’ll teach a different tradition each week starting from scratch, so come to any or all sessions. Musicians are also welcome to come learn and play some tunes. Afterwards, join us at Jupiter to nosh and chat!
September 15, 22, and 29. Dance time 7:30-9:30 pm
BFUU Fellowship Hall 1924 Cedar Street Berkeley. The entrance is through the door on Bonita, right around the corner from Cedar.
No partner needed; this is danced in a group. Wear exercise clothes and athletic shoes. Bring a bottle of water and get ready for a workout! We encourage you to take a same-day covid test prior to arrival, or wear a mask. Please stay home if you don’t feel well.

Wednesday, September 30 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Kelsey Hartman with The New Vintage Revelers: Paul Kotapish, Dan Warrick, Harry Liedstrand More Info

Friday, October 2 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Tuesday, October 6 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: ENGLISH at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Bruce Hamilton with Mary Tabor, Paul Kostka, Craig Johnson More Info

Wednesday, October 7 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Erik Hoffman with Dave Courchaine…and friends More Info

Saturday, October 10 • 7:00pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Music by Pigs in the Rigging: Valerie Rose, Jason Courtney, Philip Batchelder, Chris Dillingham, Randy Fish More Info

Sunday, October 11 • 2:30pm–5:00pm: ENGLISH at First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose. Alan Winston with Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen More Info

Wednesday, October 14 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at The Polish Club in San Francisco. Doe Taryn with Leah Wollenberg, Paul Kotapish, Charlie Hancock - Contra - beginner lesson at 7:30, dance 8:00-10:00 More Info

Friday, October 16 • 7:30pm–1:00pm: Welcome dance for the 1726 Ball Weekend. (ENGLISH) at Arlington Community Church in Kensington. Kalia Kliban with Jon Berger, Rebecca King…and friends - Welcome Dance for All, including a preview of some of the more challenging ball dances. More Info

Friday, October 16 • 7:45pm–10:00pm: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. Erik Hoffman with Round Top String Band: 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. More Info

Saturday, October 17 • 6:30pm–10:00pm: 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

Tuesday, October 20 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: ENGLISH at All Saints Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. Sharon Green with Valerie Rose, Elizabeth Ingber, Bill Jensen More Info

Wednesday, October 21 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: 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 More Info

Saturday, October 24 • 7:00pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Lindsay Verbil with Jeff Spero, M’Gilvry Allen More Info

Tuesday, October 27 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: WOODSHED at Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio in Sunnyvale. Maybe you? - Now on fourth Tuesdays in the Dance Studio at Sunnyvale Community Center
7:30-9:30pm

Help us improve our dances!
Experiment with new and new-to-us material to improve choreography, music, and calling.
Note: Sunnyvale prohibits street shoes and absolutely no food is allowed in the hall. More Info

Friday, October 30 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto.
Hallowe'en party!

Saturday, October 31 • 7:00pm–10:00pm: CONTRA at First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto in Palo Alto. Susan Petrick with Rodney Miller, Daniel Steinberg - Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at our Halloween Costume Contra Dance! Come dressed in your creepiest, silliest, or most creative costume — and dance the night away with fellow ghouls and goblins! {Costumes admired, but not required…} More Info

Wednesday, November 4 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. Music by Cain Raisers: Craig Johnson, Stefan Curl, Erik Hoffman More Info

Friday, November 6 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Sunday, November 8 • 2:30pm–5:00pm: ENGLISH at First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose. Bruce Herbold with Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen More Info

Friday, November 13 • 4:00pm to Sunday, Nov. 155:00pm: 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.

Wednesday, November 18 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. More Info

Friday, November 20 • 7:45pm–10:00pm: SQUARE at Hillside Club in Berkeley. Jordan Ruyle with Big Chimney Barn Dance: Danny Consenstein, Carter Bancroft, Nate Williamson, Jay Marvin, Rachel Overby - 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

Tuesday, November 24 • 7:30pm–9:30pm: WOODSHED at Sunnyvale Community Center Dance Studio in Sunnyvale. Maybe you? - Now on fourth Tuesdays in the Dance Studio at Sunnyvale Community Center
7:30-9:30pm

Help us improve our dances!
Experiment with new and new-to-us material to improve choreography, music, and calling.
Note: Sunnyvale prohibits street shoes and absolutely no food is allowed in the hall. More Info

Wednesday, December 2 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. More Info

Friday, December 4 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. - English dancing for all - dance 7:30-10:00 More Info

Sunday, December 13 • 2:30pm–5:00pm: ENGLISH at First Unitarian Church of San Jose in San Jose. Bruce Hamilton with Mary Tabor, Robin Lockner, William Allen More Info

Wednesday, December 16 • 8:00pm–10:30pm: CONTRA at Christ Church East Bay in Berkeley. More Info

Friday, January 1 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. — CANCELED - No dance this evening. Wishing you all a happy & healthy New Year. More Info

Friday, January 29 • 7:30pm–10:00pm: ENGLISH at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto. — CANCELED - No dance this evening. Happy New Year anyway! More Info

Sunday, June 13 • 12:00am to Sunday, Jun. 2012:00am: Hey Days at Green Mountain Retreat (ENGLISH) at Green Mountain Retreat in Los Gatos.