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.
======== Special Events ========
Vima Ball
Saturday, February 25: 7:00 - 11:00 pm
Vima Dance Studio
560 Third St., San Francisco, CA
The 7th annual Vima Ball is a ballroom dance showcase featuring special performances by Vima students and staff, Freeplay Dance Crew, Rose Vierling & Jesse Dishart, Jorge Hernandez, Vima Vice Squad, Team "Photon," Pia Trinidad-Sprague, with Emcee Paul Nathan and DJ Delachaux. Also with general dancing and refreshments and light fare. $25 / $20 before Feb. 18. More info: website
The Emerald City Hoedown
April 13-15, 2012
Seattle, WA
Seattle's LGBT country-western dance weekend, featuring nightly dances, three rooms of dance workshops during the day, dance exhibitions, and social events. Register for the entire weekend for just $80 through February 29. The host hotel is the Renaissance Seattle starting at $129 per night. More info: website
April Follies
April 27-29, 2012
Oakland, CA
The 10th annual April Follies Same-Sex Dancesport Classic features a full complement of dance events including a Friday night welcome dance, Saturday competition, dinner, show and dancing, and Sunday community meeting, workshops and tea dance. The competition includes line dancing and country-western categories! Advance registration and tickets available now with discounts until March 18. More info: website
The New Orleans Hoedown
The 19th annual convention of the IAGLCWDC
May 24-27, 2012
New Orleans, LA
Four days of dancing, workshops, exhibitions, and much more. The annual convention of the International Association of Gay/Lesbian Country-Western Dance Clubs attracts hundreds of dancers from all over the world. Advance registration for the weekend is $139 (until April 18). The host hotel is the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel with a special rate of $129 per night. More info: website
======== 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
Club 1220
Tuesday nights
1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek
Club 1220 presents country-western lessons and dancing every Tuesday. Club 1220 no longer has Saturday night c/w dancing. There are dance lessons with Ron Points on Tuesday nights. The address is 1220 Pine Street, Walnut Creek, CA. More info: 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.
Swing U School
Monday through Thursday
Live Art Gallery Studio
151 Potrero Ave., San Francisco
Dance lessons with the Queer Jitterbugs for mixed ages and genders. Fun with no partner or experience required. Variety of offerings, including drop-in, series classes, and private lessons in Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Salsa and Ballroom. More info: website
Sunday Swing-out
Sundays, 7:00 pm - midnight
Rock-it Room
406 Clement Street (at 5th Ave.), San Francisco
Weekly swing dance with the Queer Jitterbugs. Lessons 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Basic admission $10, lessons slightly additional. More info: website
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
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