Community Event Listings
To submit a listing, please contact info@sundancesaloon.org. We will make every effort to include your event. We just ask that your event be of interest to our local LGBT country-western dance community.
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Emerald City Hoedown: IAGLCWDC Convention
May 23-27, 2013
Seattle, WA
The 20th annual convention of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country-Western Dance Clubs will be in Seattle this year, put on by our good friends of the Rain Country Dance Association. Featuring nightly dances, and over 40 hours of dance workshops, dance competition, and more! Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls from all over! Advance registration ($129) ends April 27. Check out the complete schedule of events. More info: www.emeraldcityhoedown.com
======== Ongoing Events ========
The Barbary Coast Cloggers - Clogging Classes
Sundays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Oberlin Dance Commons
351 Shotwell (betw. 17th & 18th Sts.), San Francisco
The Barbary Coast Cloggers present lessons on Sunday afternoons, starting with beginning lessons at 3:30 and progressing to intermediate and advanced levels. The classes are fun and laid back with students of all ages and walks of life. Wear any leather-soled shoes (taps optional). No reservations necessary. $12 per class. Additional info: 415-552-2302, website
Country Nights - Women's Partner Dancing
First Friday of the month, 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Lake Merritt Dance Center
200 Grand Avenue,
Oakland
Two-step, waltz, line dancing, Latin and swing! Lessons 7:30 - 8:45 pm, no experience or partner necessary. All ages welcome. Smoke, scent and alcohol-free. Admission $10. More info: website
Dancing With The Queers - Ballroom and Latin Lessons
Sundays, 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Lake Merritt Dance Center
200 Grand Avenue,
Oakland
Welcome to the wonderful world of same-sex dancing. You bring your love of dancing, and we will give you the tools you need to feel confident flying around the floor. Dancing with the Queers is a same-sex dance program focusing on International Style Ballroom and Latin dance. Series span one to three months. More info: website
Guys and Dolls Same-Sex Dance Party
Second Saturday of the month, 8:00 pm - midnight
Boogie Woogie Ballroom
551 Foster City Blvd., Ste. G, Foster City
New monthly LGBTQI dance open to all genders and persuasions, featuring a mix of swing, country, latin and ballroom dancing. Lessons 8:00 - 9:00 pm, then dance party 9:00 pm to midnight. $12 for lessons + dance, or $10 for dance only. Hosted by Citabria Phillips.
OutWest LGBTQS Country Western Dance & Social
Third Saturday of the month, 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Wischemann Hall
465 Morris St., Sebastopol
Enjoy 2 Step, East & West Coast Swing, Waltz, Nightclub 2 Step, & Line Dancing in a friendly, fun, and inspiring dance space. Lessons 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Alcohol-free and frragrance-free. Usually the third Saturday of the month, but check the website for updated information. $10 admission.
Queer Contra Dance
Humanist Hall
390 27th St., Oakland (betw. Broadway and Telegraph)
Contra dance is a traditional American social dance: a little bit folky, a little bit flirty, and whole lot of fun. Gender-free dancing, no partner necessary. Monthly dances, $10 (or pay what you can) - check the calendar for details.
QueerJitterburgs presents Jam-Swing for all
2nd Saturday monthly
Magnet, 4122 18th St. at Castro, San Francisco
QueerJitterbugs.com brings you mixed swing dance by/for Queer Folk but straight friendly. Mix up your West Coast Swing, Lindy, East Coast, Balboa, Charleston and Shag dances. We'll party as late as dancers are dancing! No partner and no experience needed for beginners basic lesson. Suggested donations: 7-7:30 basic swing clas suggested $10 donation. 7:30-9:30ish Swing for all suggested donation $5. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Swing City Dancers
3rd Saturday of the month, 7:00pm lessons, 8:00pm dance
Wellness Center, Ocean Campus of CCSF
50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco
Swing City Dancers Club hosts the San Francisco Bay Area’s most popular “mixed swing” dance events on the third Saturday of most months. The dances attracts one to two hundred West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, and Lindy Hop dancers. More info: website, or call Steve C. at 415-553-8680
SwingOut!
Lake Merritt Dance Center
200 Grand Avenue,
Oakland
The LGBT West Coast Swing group SwingOut! meets the second Friday of every month at the Lake Merrit Dance Center. 7 PM: Doors Open, 7:30 – 8:30 PM: Beginning and Intermediate WCS Lessons (2 rooms), 8:30 – 11 PM: open dancing. More info at the website here.
Texas Rose Monthly Queer Women's CW Dance
2nd Saturday of the month
Humanist Hall
390 27th St., Oakland (betw. Broadway and Telegraph)
Monthly dance for queer women & their trans & FtM friends, usually the 2nd Saturday of the month. 6:30 pm beginner 2-step lesson; 7:15 pm lesson varies; 8:00 - 10:30 pm open dancing, and then social time afterwords until 11:00 pm. Great music, friendly community. Entrance $10, $5 with student ID. Free parking. More info: website
Trip the Light Fantastic
Friday dances and Monday dance classes for all the queer community
Lake Merritt Dance Center, Oakland
Bi-monthly Friday dance on the 4th Friday of the month. 7:30 to 10:30pm. Dance $10. Free parking. Free lessons at 7:30 and 8:00 pm. Mix of country, swing, nightclub, line dancing and tango. Huge dance floor with view of the lake. More info: website