Solstice Square Dance with caller Evie Ladin and Round Top Stringband
Schedule
Fri Dec 19 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
2286 Cedar St., Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94709 | Berkeley, CA
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Caller Evie Ladin is back to call our Solstice Square Dance! This is the darkest time of year: wear gold or yellow to the dance to encourage the sun to return! Come on out for a community square dance. No experience necessary; no partner necessary. Kids welcome. The caller teaches each dance right before we dance it.Doors open: 7:45 pm
Square dancing: 8:00-10:00 pm
Old-time jam for musicians (separate room): 6:45-8:00 pm
This is a queer-friendly event where everyone can dance any role. The caller uses gender-neutral terms to refer to the two dance roles in the couple.
BYOB: You may bring beer and wine. No hard alcohol allowed.
Wear dance shoes if you have them! No stiletto heels allowed.
$20 general admission (recommended)
$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.
The old-time jam is open to all musicians. The jam is free. If you join the square dance, please contribute.
Please bring your water bottles!
Members of Round Top Stringband:
Dane Miller, fiddle
Nick Lofaro, fiddle
Allegra Thompson, bass
Dan Kluger, banjo
Rowan McCallister, guitar
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 monthly dance is usually held on the third Friday of the month.
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