This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, October 23, 2006. BACDS < http://www.bacds.org > sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. ($2 discount for BACDS members). Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, October 25, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Mary Luckhardt Open band led by Pickled Ginger (Avis Minger, Michael Siemon, Debra Tayleur) Newcomer's Welcome 7:30 pm Friday, October 27: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d and Judah in San Francisco with caller Charlie Fenton Music by Fiddlerats (Caroline McCaskey, Terrell Leidstrand, Cole Ingraham) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, October 28, SPECIAL HALLOWEEN CONTRA DANCE in SAN MATEO http://www.bacds.org/halloween San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 N. Ellsworth (at Tilton) calling by: Eric Boo-raku and Special Ghosts Music by: Driving With Fergus Admission: $16 ($14 for BACDS members) Bring a potluck treat to share! Costumes encouraged but not required Best costume wins The Ron Award! -- This dance takes the place of the regular Palo Alto contra for tonight -- Saturday, October 28, 8:00: BERKELEY EXPERIENCED ENGLISH DANCE http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_sat/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller David Newitt music by Bubble & Squeak (Craig Johnson, Stan & Susan Kramer) We would prefer that you attend other English dances before coming to the experienced English dance. This series has an emphasis on style and skill improvement. What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving/transit directions, at the BACDS website (< http://www.bacds.org/ >).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, December 25, 2006. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, December 27, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Alan Winston Open Band led by Shira Kammen, Judy Linsenberg, Debra Tayleur Friday, December 29, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (near University, 2nd floor) with caller Nick Cuccia Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Bill Jensen Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, December 30, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster) DANCE CANCELED FOR HOLIDAY - NO DANCE HERE TONIGHT Sunday, December 31, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (near University, 2nd floor) with caller Sharon Green Music by Stan & Susan Kramer, Bill Jensen Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Potluck refreshments - bring a sweet or savory treat to share, and dance the New Year in! What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ What is English Ceilidh/Barn Dancing? http://www.webfeet.org/eceilidh/Overview.html ============================================================ For more information, call 415-282-7374 or 650-965-9169, or visit the BACDS web site: http://www.bacds.org/ You can find maps and driving directions by following the links with the individual dance listings.

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, January 1, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9; $2 discount for BACDS members. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, January 3, _6:00 - 7:30 pm_: BERKELEY WORKSHOP series http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) This week: Learn to Call (#1 of 3 - Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31) Taught by Erik Hoffman Admission $10 session or $25 for all three [Note 6:00 pm starting time!] Wednesday, January 3, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) Caller: Erik Hoffman with music by Erin Shrader, Richard Mandel Wednesday, January 3, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View with callers Alan Winston and Jody McGeen music by Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, Erin Vang [wear clean smooth-soled shoes to protect the floor!] Friday, January 5, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Alan Simpson-Vlach Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Beginner's Welcome at 7:30 Saturday, January 6, 8:00 pm: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Andy Wilson music by Swing Farm (Charlie Hancock, Ray Bierl, Steven Strauss) Sunday, January 7, _7:00 pm_ : BERKELEY BARN/CEILIDH ("kay-lee") dance (series is on hiatus, but there'll be a special ceilidh in Oakland on Friday night, February 23!) What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ What is English Ceilidh/Barn Dancing? http://www.webfeet.org/eceilidh/Overview.html ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, January 15, 2007 BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. $2 discount for BACDS members. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, January 17, _6:00 - 7:30 pm_: BERKELEY WORKSHOP series http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) This week: Learn to Call (#2 of 3 - Jan 3, Jan 17, Jan 31) Taught by Erik Hoffman Admission $10 session or $25 for all three [Note 6:00 pm starting time!] Wednesday, January 17, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with caller Erik Hoffman Open band led by Chris Knepper, Eric Houndshell, Lewis Santer Wednesday, January 17, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Bob Fraley music by Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, Craig Martin Friday, January 19, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Mary Luckhardt Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Bill Jensen Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, January 20: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Charlie Fenton Music by The Guppies (Kathrine Gardner, Craig Johnson, Jim Oakden) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, January 22, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. $2 discount for BACDS members. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, January 24, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Alan Winston Open band led by David Strong, Betsy St. Aubin, Charlie Hancock Friday, January 26, SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Susan Petrick Music by Noel Cragg, Chris Knepper Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Saturday, January 27, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster) with caller Eric Black music by Suzy's Floozies (Suzy Thompson, Kate Brislin, Maxine Gerber) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, Dancing at 8:00 Saturday, January 27, 8:00: BERKELEY EXPERIENCED ENGLISH http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_sat/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Nan Evans (Portland, OR) Music by: Flashpoint (Jon Berger, Howard Booster, Rebecca King) [we'd prefer that you've been to at least one other English or contra dance before attending the Experienced English dance] What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, January 29, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9, $2 discount for BACDS members. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, January 31, _6:00 - 7:30 pm_: BERKELEY WORKSHOP series http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) This week: Learn to Call Taught by Erik Hoffman Although this is the third of a three part series, you are welcome to join in and learn something about calling. Also, if you email Erik Hoffman (erikthor@pobox.com) Erik will do his best to email you the materials we've used so far. Admission $10 if you're coming for this third session only. [Note 6:00 pm starting time!] Wednesday, January 31, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) Open Caller's Night! contact Erik Hoffman (510-444-4397, erikthor@pobox.com) if you want to call a dance. First slots given to members of the Callers' Workshop (above) Music by an open band led by Brendan Doyle and Friends Wednesday, January 31, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Jody McGeen music by: Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, Laurie Chastain Friday, February 2, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Nick Cuccia Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Bill Jensen Beginner's Welcome at 7:30 Saturday, February 3, 8:00 : SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Charlie Fenton music by The Crabapples (Marta Lynch, Bob Silberstein, Norm Cotton, Sarah Springer) Sunday, February 4, _7:00_ pm: FIRST-SUNDAY BERKELEY BARN dance! Joyful, easy, bouncy pub-style dancing, family-friendly, first-timer friendly. -- The monthly series is on hiatus, but there'll be a special barn dance in Oakland on Friday, February 23! -- What is English Ceilidh/Barn Dancing? http://www.webfeet.org/eceilidh/Overview.html What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, February 5, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, February 7, 6:30 pm: BERKELEY DANCE WORKSHOP http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with leader Erik Hoffman This time: Learh the Hambo - Admission $5 Wednesday, February 7, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with caller Nick Cuccia music by 3 O'Clock Shadow (Erik Hoffman, Chris Grampp, Adam Cavan, Peter Langston) Wednesday, February 7, 8:00 pm: MOUNTAIN VIEW ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Lise Dyckman music by: Bubble and Squeak (Stan Kramer, Susan Kramer, Craig Johnson) Friday, February 9: EAST BAY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/east_bay_fri/ Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive (at Moeser), El Cerrito Bring clean-soled dance shoes to protect the floor! See <http://www.bacds.org/directions/#pss> for directions. with caller Mavis McGaugh Music by Robin Flower, Libby McLaren Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, February 10, _7:30_ pm: SAN FRANCISCO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/san_francisco/ Bethany United Methodist Church, Sanchez & Clipper, San Francisco with caller Sharon Green Music by Robert Hill, Michael Siemon, Debra Tayleur Saturday, February 10, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church (Hamilton & Webster) - upstairs! with caller Eric Black Music by Whirlin' Merlin (Margaret E. Davis, Karl Franzen, Kristoph Klover, Kris Yenney) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, February 12, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Kalia Kliban Music by Jon Berger, Judy Linsenberg, Debra Tayleur Friday, February 16, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (near University, second floor), with caller Bob Fraley Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan and Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Newcomers' Welcome: 7:30, Dancing: 8:00 Saturday, February 17, SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Nick Cuccia Music by Killarney Boys of Pleasure (Chris Knepper, John Ward, Eric Hounshell) Newcomers' Welcome: 7:30, Dancing: 8:00 What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, February 19, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, February 21, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Erik Hoffman music by Chris Knepper, Noel Cragg Wednesday, February 21, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA/MOUNTAIN-VIEW ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with callers Alan Winston and musicians Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, Mary Tabor Friday, February 23, 8:00 pm: special BARN DANCE in OAKLAND http://www.bacds.org/series/ceilidh Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street (near Broadway & Telegraph), Oakland with caller Alan Winston and music by Dick Bagwell, Jody and Colette Veahman Simple, bouncy, joyful family-friendly dances with swings. Very suitable for first-timers. Friday, February 23: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d and Judah in San Francisco with caller Charlie Fenton Music by The Fiddlerats (Caroline McCaskey, Terrell Leidstrand, Cole Ingraham) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, February 24, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster), upstairs with caller Eric Black Music by Luceo (Karl Franzen, Lee Anne Welch, Rebecca King) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Saturday, February 24, 8:00: BERKELEY EXPERIENCED ENGLISH DANCE http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_sat/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Kalia Kliban with music by Chuck Ward, Jon Berger, Judy Linsenberg (change from calendar) (We'd prefer you to have attended at least one of our other dances before coming to the experienced English dance) What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, March 5, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. NOTES: The annual BACDS Playford (English Country Dance) ball will be held March 24th. Advance registration is required. For more information, check www.bacds.org/playford The annual BACDS Spring Dance Weekend (a residential weekend at Monte Toyon in Aptos with contra dance, English dance, Irish dance, singing, music workshops and more) is coming up March 16-18th. Advance registration is required; check out www.bacds.org/sw for more info. The Events =========== Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 pm: BERKELEY DANCE WORKSHOP http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with leader Erik Hoffman This time: Learn the Hambo II - Admission $5 Wednesday, March 7, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with caller Erik Hoffman music by Ray Bierl & Friends Wednesday, March 7, 8:00 pm: MOUNTAIN VIEW ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Sharon Green music by: Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, Judy Linsenberg Friday, March 9: EAST BAY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/east_bay_fri/ Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive (at Moeser), El Cerrito Bring clean-soled dance shoes to protect the floor! See <http://www.bacds.org/directions/#pss> for directions. with caller Warren Blier music by The Crabapples (Marta Lynch, Bob Silberstein, Norm Cotton, Sarah Springer) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, March 10, _7:30_ pm: SAN FRANCISCO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/san_francisco/ Bethany United Methodist Church, Sanchez & Clipper, San Francisco with caller Nick Cuccia Music by David Strong, Noel Cragg, Bill Jensen Saturday, March 10: PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church (Hamilton & Webster) - upstairs! with caller Erik Hoffman Music by Celtic Junket (Morgan Meadow, Tawnya Kovach, Pat Ryan) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Sunday, March 11, 3:00 - 6:00 pm: PALO ALTO PLAYFORD BALL WORKSHOP http://www.bacds.org/playford Palo Alto Masonic Temple, 461 Florence (at University), 2nd floor, Palo Alto with caller Jody McGeen music by Bubble & Squeak (Craig Johnson, Stan and Susan Kramer) Learn the dances for the Playford Ball! What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, March 12, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. NOTES: The annual BACDS Playford (English Country Dance) ball will be held March 24th. Advance registration is required. For more information, check www.bacds.org/playford The annual BACDS Spring Dance Weekend (a residential weekend at Monte Toyon in Aptos with contra dance, English dance, Irish dance, singing, music workshops and more) is coming up March 16-18th. Advance registration is required; check out www.bacds.org/sw for more info. The Events =========== Wednesday, March 14, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Lise Dyckman Music by HMS [Humu humu nuku nuku apua'a Maggot & Strathspey] Society Band (Patti Cobb, Bruce Herbold, Katherine Carvajal, Heather MacKay) Friday, March 16, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (near University, second floor), with caller Bob Fraley Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan and Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Newcomers' Welcome: 7:30, Dancing: 8:00 Friday, March 16 - Sunday, March 18: SPRING DANCE WEEKEND in LOS ALTOS http://www.bacds.org/sw Advance registration required with callers: Colin Hume (England), Kathy Anderson (OH), Becky Hill (OH), music by Hillbillies from Mars [Ray Bierl (CA), Kevin Carr (OR), Paul Kotapish (CA), Daniel Steinberg (CA)] Steve Hickman (VA), John Devine (WV), Laurie Andres (WA), Charlie Hancock (CA), Kathrine Gardner (CA), Carlo Calabi (CA). Saturday, March 17, SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller David Newitt Newcomers' Welcome: 7:30, Dancing: 8:00 Music by HMS [Humu humu nuku nuku apua'a Maggot & Strathspey] Society Band (Patti Cobb, Bruce Herbold, Katherine Carvajal, Heather MacKay, David Newitt) What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, March 19, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. NOTES: The annual BACDS Playford (English Country Dance) ball will be held March 24th. Advance registration is required. For more information, check www.bacds.org/playford The Events =========== Wednesday, March 21, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Colin Hume (England) music by Kathrine Gardner, Kit Nelson, Erik Hoffman Wednesday, March 21, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA/MOUNTAIN-VIEW ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Mary Luckhardt and musicians Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, Mary Tabor Friday, March 23: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d and Judah in San Francisco with caller Erik Hoffman Music by The New Old Band (Janette Duncan, Jeff Martin, Roxanne Oliva) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Friday, March 23, 8:00 - 11:00 pm: SAN MATEO PLAYFORD BALL REHEARSAL DANCE http:/www.bacds.org/playford San Mateo Masonic Lodge, 100 N. Ellsworth @ Tilton Separate admission, no advance registration required. with a cavalcade of callers and music by Fanciful Flyers (Ruth Anne Fraley, Judy Linsenberg, Avis Minger) Run through the dances before tomorrow night's ball! Saturday, March 24, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster), upstairs with caller Susan Petrick Music by Harmon's Peak (Karl Franzen, Ernest Kinsolving, Paul Clarke, Art Friedman) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Saturday, March 24, 8:00: BERKELEY EXPERIENCED ENGLISH DANCE http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_sat/ (canceled in favor of the Playford Ball) Saturday, March 24: 6:45-11:00 pm: PLAYFORD BALL in OAKLAND http:/www.bacds.org/playford Advance registration required Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland (off Highway 13 at Mountain) with caller Bruce Hamilton and musicians Charlie Hancock, David Strong, Jim Oakden, Renata Bratt What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, March 26, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, March 28, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Colin Hume Open band led by Laurie Chastain, Susan Worland, Charlie Hancock Friday, March 30, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (near University, 2nd floor) with caller Colin Hume Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan and Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Newcomers' Welcome: 7:30, Dancing at 8:00 Saturday, March 31, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster), upstairs with caller Warren Blier Music by The OpporTunists (Alan Snyder, David Hansen, Topher Gayle) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, April 2, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9, $2 discount for BACDS members. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, April 4, 6:30-7:30 pm: BERKELEY COUPLE-DANCE WORKSHOP http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), (First-Wednesday workshop series), $5 admission Waltzing with Richard Callicrate & Monica Oakley Wednesday, April 4, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with caller Linda Leslie (New Bedford, MA) Open band led by The Killarney Boys of Pleasure (Chris Knepper, John Ward, Eric Hounshell) Wednesday, April 4, 8:00 pm PENINSULA ENGLISH DANCE http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Colin Hume (visiting from England!) music by Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, and friend NOTE: Dance starts promptly at 8:00 and ends promptly by 10:00. Please bring a change of shoes - no street shoes allowed in the hall. Friday, April 6, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Bob Fraley Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Saturday, April 7, 8:00 pm: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d & Judah, SF with caller Charlie Fenton Music by Swing Farm (Charlie Hancock, Ray Bierl, Steven Strauss) What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, April 9, 2007. BACDS ( www.bacds.org ) sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, April 11, 6:30-7:30 pm: ADVANCED BERKELEY ENGLISH WORKSHOP Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Mr. Isaac's Dancing Academy - Advanced ECD Sets and Style with caller Mary Luckhardt music by Charlie Hancock Wednesday, April 11, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ with caller Kalia Kliban Music by Shira Kammen, Judy Linsenberg, Charlie Hancock (Newcomer's welcome before the dance, 7:30.) Friday, April 13: EAST BAY CONTRA dance Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive (at Moeser), El Cerrito http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/east_bay_fri/ Bring clean-soled dance shoes to protect the floor! See <http://www.bacds.org/directions/#pss> for directions. with caller Nick Cuccia Music by Dan Kluger, Michael Follstad Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, April 14 _7:30_ pm: SAN FRANCISCO ENGLISH dance Bethany United Methodist Church, Sanchez & Clipper, San Francisco http://www.bacds.org/series/english/san_francisco/ with caller Mary Luckhardt Music by Stan and Susan Kramer, William Allen Saturday, April 14: PALO ALTO CONTRA dance First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster) http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ with caller Eric Black Music by Luceo (Karl Franzen, Rebecca King, Lee Anne Welch) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, April 16, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, April 18, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller (tba) Open band led by W.B. Reid (Seattle) and Erik Hoffman Wednesday, April 18, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with callers Jody McGeen, Lise Dyckman music by Stan Kramer, Bill Jensen, and Craig Martin NOTES: Dance starts promptly at 8:00 and ends promptly at 10:00. Bring a change of shoes - no street shoes in the hall. Enjoy dinner before the dance at one of Mountain View's many eateries. Friday, April 20, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Sharon Green Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Bill Jensen Beginners/Style workshop 7:30. Saturday, April 21, _6:15-7:45: SPECIAL FREE SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA INTRO http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d and Judah in San Francisco FREE! An introduction to Contra Dancing Class for Bay Area National Dance Week, with live music; Dancers who attend the entire free workshop will also receive free admission to the regular dance following with the same band and caller. Get 4.5 hours of contra dancing for free! And this is a great time to bring your non-dancing friends! with caller Susan Petrick and music by W. B. Reid (Seattle), Kathrine Gardner, Craig Johnson Saturday, April 21: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d and Judah in San Francisco with caller Susan Petrick Music by W. B. Reid (Seattle), Kathrine Gardner, Craig Johnson (The usual beginner's lesson is replaced by a massive fun intro class at 6:15. Attend the whole intro class and get the evening dance for free. Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, April 23, 2007. BACDS < http://www.bacds.org > sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. ($2 discount for BACDS members). $5 admission for students! Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. SPECIAL NOTES FOR THIS WEEK The bi-monthly barn dance in Oakland is this Friday, with Erik Hoffman calling. The next one is the fourth Friday in June - don't miss this and have to wait two months! On Sunday afternoon, there's a special "Breaking in the Hall" dance in Hayward, at the Hill and Valley club. Come down and check out the site and see whethere you'd like to dance there regularly! Note: On May 1st, many BACDS and other morris teams will dance the sun up in various locations around the Bay Area. Check out www.bacds.org/mayday to find the location nearest you, and become part of this wonderful tradition. The Events =========== Wednesday, April 25, 6:30-7:45 pm: SPECIAL FREE BERKELEY ENGLISH INTRO DANCE http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller David Newitt Music by The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (Brattleboro, VT), Anna Patton (Brattleboro), Owen Morrison (Nashville, TN)) FREE! An introduction to English Country Dance for Bay Area National Dance Week, with live music. Dancers who attend the entire free workshop will receive free admission to the regular dance following, with the same band and caller. A great time to bring your (so-far) non-dancing friends! Wednesday, April 25, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller David Newitt Music by The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (Brattleboro, VT), Anna Patton (Brattleboro), Owen Morrison (Nashville, TN)) Friday, April 27, 8:00 pm: OAKLAND BARN DANCE www.liveavatar.com/ceilidh Humanist Hall, Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, Oakland with caller Erik Hoffman music by Across the Pond (Dick Bagwell, Jody and Colette Veahman, Alan Loughead) Simple, bouncy, joyful family-friendly dances with swings. Very suitable for first-timers. Friday, April 27: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43d and Judah in San Francisco with caller Charlie Fenton Music by The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (Brattleboro, VT), Anna Patton (Brattleboro), Owen Morrison (Nashville, TN)) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Saturday, April 28, PALO ALTO CONTRA DANCE http://www.bacds.org/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church (Hamilton & Webster), Palo Alto - upstairs! calling by: Eric Black Music by: The Figments (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins (Brattleboro, VT), Anna Patton (Brattleboro), Owen Morrison (Nashville, TN)) Saturday, April 28, 8:00: BERKELEY EXPERIENCED ENGLISH DANCE http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_sat/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Sam Weiler music by Noel Cragg, Shira Kammen, Erin Vang We would prefer that you attend other English dances before coming to the experienced English dance. This series has an emphasis on style and skill improvement. Sunday, April 29, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (note earlier time), HAYWARD CONTRA DANCE http://www.downhomedancing.org/hayward/hayward.htm Hill and Valley Club, 1808 B Street (at Linden), Hayward with callers Karen Fontana and Tom Olcott Music by the RePercussions (Art Peterson, Anne Goess, Debra Tayleur) SPECIAL DANCE - co-sponsored by BACDS. The hall seems like a good place for a contradance - come and check it out. This is an afternoon dance, and starts at 4:00 pm. What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ What is Barn Dancing (English Ceilidh dancing)? http://www.webfeet.org/eceilidh/Overview.html ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving/transit directions, at the BACDS website (< http://www.bacds.org/ >).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, April 30, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9. Student admission $5 Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. Note: On May 1st, many BACDS and other morris teams will dance the sun up in various locations around the Bay Area. Check out www.bacds.org/mayday to find the location nearest you, and become part of this wonderful tradition. The Events =========== Tuesday, May 1, 5:30 am - 6:30 am: Morris dancing Various Bay Area locations, Santa Cruz, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Berkeley Check out www.bacds.org/mayday for info. Wednesday, May 2, 6:30-7:30 pm: BERKELEY FIRST WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) Contra Style, with Erik Hoffman! -- $5 Wednesday, May 2, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford) with caller Nick Cuccia Open Band led by the OpporTunists (Erik Hoffman, Alan Snyder, Topher Gayle) Wednesday, May 2, 8:00 pm: Peninsula English Dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Ave, Mountain View (across from CalTrain station) with caller Sharon Green music by Stan & Susan Kramer, Bill Jensen Friday, May 4, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Mary Luckhardt Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with William Allen Saturday, May 5: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Charlie Fenton music by The Fiddlerats (Caroline McCaskey, Terrell Leidstrand, Cole Ingraham) What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call 415-282-7374 or 650-965-9169 or visit the BACDS web site: http://www.bacds.org/

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, May 14, 2007 BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9; Student, low-income admission $5. $2 discount for BACDS members. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. NOTE: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the incorporation of the Bay Area Country Dance Society, and we're having a big party on Sunday, May 20th, with contra, English, display dance, music and song. See www.bacds.org/25years for details. At Nature Friends in the Oakland Hills. The Events =========== Wednesday, May 16, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), with caller Erik Hoffman Open band led by Noel Cragg, Chris Knepper Wednesday, May 16, 8:00 pm: PENINSULA ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View (Across from CalTrain station) with caller Bruce Hamilton Music by Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, Paul Kostka (Dance starts promptly at 8:00 and finishes promptly at 10:00. Please bring clean, smooth-soled shoes to preserve the floor.) Friday, May 18, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Sam Weiler Music by Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan & Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Saturday, May 19: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Karen Fontana Music by Flashpoint (Jon Berger, Howard Booster, Rebecca King) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. Sunday, May 20: BACDS 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY in OAKLAND http://www.bacds.org/25years Nature Friends, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland (in the hills) with callers Brad Foster, Bruce Hamilton, and more! music by The Hillbillies from Mars, and more! Morris starts at 10:00, English at 11:00, contra at noon, and there's dancing until 10:00 pm. see the website http://www.bacds.org/25years for details! What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call 415-282-7374 or 650-965-9169, or visit the BACDS web site: http://www.bacds.org/, where you can also find maps, driving, and transit directions.

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, May 7, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9; $2 discount for BACDS members. Student/low-income $5. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, May 9, 6:30-7:30 pm: ADVANCED BERKELEY ENGLISH WORKSHOP Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Mr. Isaac's Dancing Academy - Advanced ECD Sets and Style with caller Mary Luckhardt music by David Strong, Craig Johnson Wednesday, May 9, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Sharon Green Music by Betsy St. Aubin, David Strong, Craig Johnson Friday, May 11: EAST BAY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/east_bay_fri/ Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive (at Moeser), El Cerrito Bring clean-soled dance shoes to protect the floor! See <http://www.bacds.org/directions/#pss> for directions. with caller: Lynn Ackerson Music by The OpporTunists (Erik Hoffman, Alan Snyder, Topher Gayle) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, Dancing at 8:00 Saturday, May 12, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster) with caller Eric Black Music by Sorcerer's Apprentice (Lee Anne Welch, Andy Embrie, and the next generation of fiddlers!) Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Saturday, May 12, _7:30_: SAN FRANCISCO ENGLISH dance Bethany United Methodist Church, Sanchez & Clipper, San Francisco http://www.bacds.org/series/english/san_francisco/ with caller Lise Dyckman and music by Heather MacKay, David Newitt, Bill Jensen What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call 415-282-7374 or 650-965-9169, or visit the BACDS web site: http://www.bacds.org/ where you can find maps and driving or transit directions.

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, May 21, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9, $2 discount for BACDS members. Student/low-income admission $5. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, May 23, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_wed/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller Lise Dyckman Open band led by Susan Worland, Andy Eggleston, Charlie Hancock Friday, May 25, SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Eric Black Music by Kathrine Gardner, Criag Johnson, Dan Kluger. Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Saturday, May 26, PALO ALTO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/palo_alto/ First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto (Hamilton & Webster) with caller Mavis McGaugh Music by William Allen and Friends Newcomers' Welcome at 7:30, dance at 8:00 Saturday, May 26, 8:00: BERKELEY EXPERIENCED ENGLISH http://www.bacds.org/series/english/berkeley_sat/ Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar St. (near Oxford), Berkeley with caller David Newitt Music by Bubble and Squeak (Craig Johnson, Stan & Susan Kramer) (We'd prefer you go to at least one of our other English dances before attending this one.) What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).

This is the Bay Area Country Dance Society schedule for the week of Monday, May 28, 2007. BACDS sponsors English and American traditional dances in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is fun, relatively easy, community-oriented dancing with live music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, and first-timers are welcome unless otherwise noted. Admission to Friday, Saturday & Sunday dances $10; all others $9, $2 discount for BACDS members. Student/Low-income $5. Please wear clean shoes with non-marking soles. The Events =========== Wednesday, May 30, 8:00 pm: BERKELEY CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/berkeley_wed/ at Grace North Church, 2138 Cedar (near Oxford), Special fifth-Wednesday Open Caller's Night contact Erik Hoffman (510-444-4397, erik@erikhoffman.com) if you want to call a dance. Open band led by 3 O'Clock Shadow (Erik Hoffman, Chriss Grampp, Adam Cavan, Peter Langston (Seattle)) Wednesday, May 30, 8:00 pm: MOUNTAIN VIEW ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/mountain_view/ Flex-it Aerobics Studio, 425 Evelyn Avenue, Mountain View (Across from CalTrain station) with caller Alan Winston music by Bill Jensen, Stan Kramer, Mary Tabor (Dance starts _promptly_ at 8:00 and ends _promptly_ at 10:00. Please wear clean, smooth-soled shoes that won't damage the floor.) Friday, June 1, _7:00 pm_: PALO ALTO WALTZ WORKSHOP ($2) http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Bob Fraley Friday, June 1, 8:00 pm: PALO ALTO ENGLISH dance http://www.bacds.org/series/english/palo_alto/ Masonic Temple, 461 Florence St. (just north of University), with caller Bob Fraley Music by the Nonesuch Country Dance Players (Stan and Susan Kramer, Mark Daly) with Ruth Anne Fraley Saturday, June 2: SAN FRANCISCO CONTRA dance http://www.bacds.org/series/contra/san_francisco/ St. Paul's Church, 43rd Avenue at Judah Street, San Francisco with caller Warren Blier Music by The OpporTunists (Erik Hoffman, Alan Snyder, Topher Gayle) Newcomers' welcome at 7:30 pm, dancing at 8:00. What is English Country Dancing? http://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~winston/ecd/repasky.htmlx What is Contra Dancing? http://www.sbcds.org/contradance/whatis/ ============================================================ For more information, call (415) 282-7374 or (650) 965-9169. You can also find additional information, including maps and driving directions, at the BACDS website (<http://www.bacds.org/>).