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-08:00

Location

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 the terms "larks" and "robins" 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:
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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