East Bay Square Dance with live music by KC and the MooNshine Band

East Bay Square Dance with live music by KC and the MooNshine Band

By Berkeley Hillside Club

Overview

Square dancing is for everyone! Our caller Nina teaches each dance right before we dance it. No partner necessary. Kids welcome.

In November, caller Nina Berry is here to guide us though all the fun dances! KC and the MooNshine Band plays live old-time music! Come on out for a community square dance. No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it.

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

This is a queer-friendly event where everyone can dance any role. The caller uses the terms "owls" and "birdies" to refer to the two dance roles of the couple.

BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed.
Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed.

$20 general admission (recommended)
$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.

This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome. You are welcome to ask anyone to dance. If someone asks you to dance, you can always say "yes" or "no."

Please bring your water bottles!

Members of KC and the MooNshine Band:
Karen Celia Heil, fiddle
Leslie Keir, guitar
Jordan Ruyle, banjo
Katy Harris, 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.

Category: Arts, Dance

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

Location

The Hillside Club

2286 Cedar Street

Berkeley, CA 94709

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Berkeley Hillside Club

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Nov 21 · 8:00 PM PST