East Bay Square Dance w/ caller Evie Ladin, live music by Skillet Licorice

Square dancing is for everyone!

Get ready for square dancing with caller Evie Ladin! Live old-time music by Skillet Licorice! No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it. New folks, and all folks, are invited to the beginner lesson at 7:45.

Doors open: 7:30 pm
Beginner lesson: 7:45-8:00 pm
Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm

This is a queer-friendly event. Role-switching is encouraged. The caller uses non-gendered terms for dance roles.Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed.

BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed. Bring your water bottles!

This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome.

$20 general admission
$15 member of Hillside Club or of BACDS
$25 supporter
$6 student or low-income
or pay what you can
We accept cash and venmo at the door.

(Eventbrite prices: $23.18, $17.85, $28.52, $8.24)

Skillet Licorice:
Elise Engelberg and Nick Lofaro: fiddles
Matt Knoth: guitar
Rowan McCallster: banjo
Keith Terry: bass

This dance is organized by the Bay Area Country Dance Society (BACDS). Everyone is welcome to become a member of BACDS and to attend other BACDS dances. https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/ This monthly dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month. For more square dances, check out https://www.ripandsnort.com/