East Bay Square Dance with live music by Skillet Licorice, caller Evie Ladin
Get ready for square dancing with caller Evie Ladin! Live 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! $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 tickets ($23.18/$17.85/$28.52/$8.24 including fees): [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984574099555](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984574099555?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExakJRMzEwc012UzFoTGlHTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5kRUXAoPZr-d6ErjQGmkUjbaCreSicpePMNcPpr9JdPpa6hqhTqO8-cbfQ1A_aem_dfFy83JZvwsIicxylOGtcg)? This is a traditional or old-time square dance (not a modern or club dance). All dancers are welcome. 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/](https://www.bacds.org/series/square/east-bay/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExakJRMzEwc012UzFoTGlHTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR70l0SXpDvTmAVK_VUwHSdbEOttuy2uDPAub2y7P0tZogTTHaWucH42MH54Pg_aem_V3nGZa3to-u6lMM5Agxogg) This monthly dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month. For more square dances, check out…
📅 Date & Time
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:45 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 Cost
$20
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