Queer country-western dance for women, non-binary people, and trans people in Oakland, California
Lessons and social dancing from 6:30 to 10:30 at Lake Merritt Dance — 200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Now on the fourth Saturday of the month.
Country-western two-step & waltz, west coast swing and more.
Classic and popular line dances.
No partner necessary, no experience required.
Masks are optional.
$15 at the door, cash or credit card (preferred), sliding scale / NOTAFLOF available.
Celebrate Halloween on Saturday, October 25.
Sink your teeth in for a very spooky Starlight Strut 🧛♀️
Join us for Vamp! our annual Halloween party. You may enter in your finest vampire/goth attire, be it cloaks or glitter we want to see your fangs ✨
Schedule for October 25
Doors open at 6:30 PM
6:45 PM Line Dance Lessons
Beginner Line Dance: TBD
Intermediate Line Dance Recaps with Sheila S
7:15 PM Partner Dance Lessons
Beginner Country-Western Two-Step with Rachel H
Intermediate Country-Western Two-Step with Sheila S
8:00 PM Social Dance
Country-western two-step & waltz, east coast swing, west coast swing, nightclub two-step, line dances, the barn dance, and more!
8:00 PM to 8:45 PM
West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step in the Lounge
8:45 PM to 9:30 PM
Line Dance Marathon in the Lounge
9:30 PM
Mini-Lesson: Shadow in the Lounge
9:50 PM
Dark Shadow Mixer in the Ballroom
(We play a mix, turn off the lights, dance and switch!)
Dance ends at 10:30 PM
Country-western two-steppin’ and waltz
We love two-stepping and we regularly teach beginner and intermediate two-step here. We also teach waltz, west coast swing, shadow and other social dance styles. Learn more about our partner dance mix here!
