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.
May Masquerade dance is this Saturday, May 24, 2025
We are excited to dance with you again soon. Formalwear and decorative masks are optional.
Schedule for May 24
Doors open at 6:30 PM
6:45 PM - Line dance lessons
Slap Leather* (beg) with Michelle Chang
Walk the Line (int) with Nora Gomperts
7:20 PM - Partner dance lessons
“They said yes, don’t stress.” Dance Floor Confidence 101 with Jay Tsang
“Connection as Technique” Dance Floor Confidence 102 with Emily Webb
8:00 PM - Social dance
A mix of partner dancing and line dances, the birthday dance, and the barn dance in the Main Ballroom.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
West Coast Swing, Waltz, and Nightclub Two-Step in the Lounge
8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Line Dance Marathon in the Lounge
9:15 PM
Recap Line Dance Lesson: Easy on the Eyes
Dance goes until 10:30 PM
*was Goin’ Hamm last week, but now we’re teaching Slap Leather instead.
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!
