East Bay Square Dance with caller Nina Berry, fiddler Sophie Wellington at The Hillside Club – Berkeley, CA

Get ready for square dancing with caller Nina Berry! Live music by Round Top Stringband! 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 the terms “owls” and “birdies” to refer to the two 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!

$20 general admission ($23.18 including online fees)
$15 member of Hillside Club or of BACDS ($17.85 including online fees)
$25 supporter ($28.52 including online fees)
$6 student or low-income ($8.24 including online fees)
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.

Sophie Wellington and Nick Lofaro, fiddles
Dan Kluger, guitar
Evie Ladin, banjo
Keith Terry, bass

There is an old-time jam for musicians before the dance, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, in the small room near the front door. The jam is free. If you join the square dance, please contribute.

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. In August, and September, it will be on the fourth Friday. For more square dances, check out https://www.ripandsnort.com/