East Bay Square Dance, live music by Big Chimney Barn-Dance, caller Jordan Ruyle

Join us for square dancing in Berkeley with caller Jordan Ruyle! With live old-time music by Big Chimney Barn-Dance! The two fiddlers are coming in from Alaska--don't miss it!

No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it. Arrive by 7:45 to catch the 15-minute lesson on the square-dance swing with Martha Soule-Fahey: learn what to do when you hear "swing your partner!"

Doors open: 7:30 pm
Square-dance swing 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 "ladies" and "gents" to refer to the dance roles; anyone may play these 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
$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.

band:
Danny Consenstein, fiddle (Alaska)
Carter Bancroft, fiddle (Alaska)
Katy Hill Harris, guitar (California)
Billy Moore, banjo (California)
Lane Cunningham, bass (California)

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 dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month. For more square dances, check out https://www.ripandsnort.com/

Check out Big Chimney Barn-Dance at https://www.bigchimneybarndance.com/