More dances and classes
Practice Partner Dancing
Oakland Queer Dance Studio: Learn partner dancing on Wednesday evenings at Lake Merritt Dance. Country-western two-step, nightclub two-step, east coast swing and more! See website for full calendar.
Explore West Coast Swing: West Coast Swing classes on Monday evenings at Lake Merritt Dance in Oakland. Beginner and all-levels classes followed by social dance. (Check their facebook page for the calendar.)
Sundance Saloon: Country-western dance for the LGBTQIA+ community on Thursdays and Sundays in San Francisco.
Swing Out: West Coast Swing dance for LGBTQIA+ dancers on the third Saturday at Lake Merritt Dance in Oakland.
Love line dancing a lot?
The Hotline: Queer line dancing at El Rio, 3158 Mission St., San Francisco. 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, $5 at the door. Next event: March 14
Stud Country: Queer line dancing on Wednesdays in San Francisco
Going out of town?
Visit our friends in these cities and tell us all about it!
Sebastapol, CA - OutWest — Third Saturdays
Seattle, WA - Rain Country Dance Association
Portland, OR - Stomptown
Like to plan ahead?
Emerald City Hoedown: Seattle, WA, March 27-30, 2025. LGBTQ+ country-western dance convention featuring 4 days of workshops, socials, and nightly dancing.
Sundance in Reno: Reno, NV, October 9–12, 2025. Country-western dance weekend with workshops, exhibition dance performances and more!
Gay Games 2026: València, Spain, June 27 to July 4, 2026. Join a formation team or train to compete in a couples event. Let us know if you’re interested. Email info@starlightstrut.org