September 2013 Special Events

Sept. 7, 8, 9
The 18th Annual Sebastopol Cajun-Zydeco Festival
September 7 2013 – Cajun Food and Zydeco Music
11:30 am to 7:00 pm – gates open at 11:00 am

Every Friday
Tea Dance
Camden Senior Center
3369 Union, San Jose, 408-559-8553
2pm – 4pm

Friday, September 13
Boogie Woogie Ballroom
Lagoon Room, Foster City Rec Center
650 Shell Blvd, Foster City
Waltz lesson with
Eldon Bryce
650-571-0836, 415-517-4077

Thursdays
Summer Beach Parties at the Crow’s Nest
Santa Cruz

Every Friday
Alberto’s, Hot Salsa Fridays

Sunday, Sept. 8
Swing Dance at Sunnyvale Elks. $6
10th Avenue Band
375 N. Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale;  1-4pm

Friday, Sept., 13
Swing Dance in Capitola, 7:30-10:30 pm
10th Avenue Band
875 Bay Avenue, Capitola, $6.

Friday, Sept. 27
Swing Dance at Los Gatos Recreaton Center
10th Ave. Band
208 East Main St., Los Gatos; 7-9pm; $5.

Friday, Sept. 20
Club Fox, Redwood City
Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha
Salsa lesson, Julio Bravo, 8pm. $15.

Saturday, Sept. 28
Dixieland and Swing, Saratoga History Museum
10th Ave. Band
20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd; 1-3pm

August Special Events

Saturday, August 17
Gaskell Ball
1547 Lakeside DriveOakland, California 94612
Victorian Dancing
waltz, polka, schottisch, mazurka, congress of Vienna waltz
There will be a 2-1/2 hr. dance class covering many of the dances that will take place at the ball.
The class begins at 3:30pm. It is $10. dance is $20

Friday, August 9 – 11
San Jose Jazz Festival
http://www.jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org/2013-lineup

Saturday, August 17, 2013
Ardenwood Cajun Zydeco Festival
34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont, CA 94555
Saturday, August 17, 2013
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

August 18-19, 2012
Cotati Accordian Festival

June-July Special Events

SPECIAL DANCE VENUE
Friday, July 19
Aurora Mandolin Orchestra
Veterans Memorial Senior Center
1455 Madison Av, Redwood City, 650-780-7264
7-10pm, $7. Refreshments.
tango, rumba, waltz, cha-cha, swing, more

FREE CONCERTS

SUMMERTIME IS HERE AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF FREE CONCERTS
IN CITY PARKS WITH DANCING. HERE ARE JUST A FEW:

Burlingame
Sundays 1-3pm, Washington Park

Redwood City
Fridays and Wednesdays, 6-8

San Mateo Central Park
every Thursday evening from June 20 – August 8, 6-8pm

San Carlos
every Friday evening from 6-8

Sunnyvale
every Wednesday June 19 – August 28, 5:30 – 8:30

Santa Clara
Sunday, July 28, Lyratones Big Band, 2-4pm, Central Park Pavillion
909 Kiely (Beween Homestead and Benton), (408) 615-2210.

Morgan Hill
Fri night music series, 6-9pm

Vasona Vibrations
Saturdays, 5-7pm. FREE. $6. parking
Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032

OTHER ONGOING DANCE PLACES OF INTEREST

Argentine Tango Lessons
Redwood City Rec Center, FREE, Tuesdays 3-5pm
Veterans Memorial Building, 1455 Madison Ave  Redwood City, CA 94061
also check:  http://www.batango.com

EXPLORE DIXIELAND IN THE BAY AREA

Ever try Dixieland? The music is bold and exciting and great to listen to. Most places serve drinks, so you can just sit and enjoy the music, have a drink and watch the dancing. IF you can sit still. Dances include swing, balboa, cakewalk, Charleston, Lindy, or anything you can do that keeps time with the music. No one really cares. And everyone has a good time.

Sunnyvale, South Bay Jazz Society, 4th Sunday, 1-5pm

Monterey Hot Jazz Society, 2nd Sunday, 1-5pm

May Special Events

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Joe Ferrari Big Band
Sunnyvale Moose Lodge, 905 Kifer Rd., Sunnyvale.  Doors open at 5:30 for no-host cocktails, followed by dinner at 6:30, and at 7:00, you’ll be treated to a fabulous show, featuring “Frankie and Friends”
the Joe Ferrari Big Band will play for your dancing pleasure from   8:00 – 10:00, and will feature more surprise guest artists.
dinner-show and dance only $25.00 per person
joeferraribigband@yahoo.com (Judy) or susanjean@2horns.com (Sue)

Sat, Sun, May 18, 19
Big Zydeco/Cajun Festival Downtown Campbell
Motordude Zydeco Sat, 11-2; Cortebleau 2:30-5:30
Sauce Piquante on Sunday 11-1:45

May 25

Don’t forget to order now for the Sacramento Jazz Festival

April Special Events

Sat, April 27
Dirty Dancing Movie Night!
Boogie Woogie Ballroom
NEW! SPECIAL EVENT DANCE PARTIES!!!
Outstanding Dance Parties & Workshops
www.boogiewoogieballroom.com

Tuesday, April 9
Spring Fling, Nob Hill Sounds
Santa Clara Dance
www.santaclaradance.wordpress.com

1st and 3d Fridays
Dance Spectrum
Hot Salsa Friday hosted by Michelle Castro
has moved to D’Venue, 1300 White Oaks Road, Campbell, CA 95008

March Special Events

ST. PATRICK’S DANCE PARTIES

Saturday, March 2
Green or Plaid Dance (in honor o St. Patrick)
Two Left Feet Dance Center
194 Diablo Rd, Danville, 925-831-8111
Waltz lesson 7pm, Party 8pm, $13.
Free dance passes awarded to the gentleman and to the lady best dressed in green or plaid.

Friday, March 8
St. Patrick’s Dance
Berryessa Community Center
3050 Berryessa Road, San Jose, 408-251-6392
1:30pm – 4:00 pm. light snacks. $1 (over 50); $2 (under 50) cash.’ Music by DJ Christopher

Sunday, March, 10
Dancing Queen Dinner
Golden Gate Smooth Dancers
Dancewww.goldengatesmoothdancers.blogspot.com

Friday, March 15
St. Patrick’s Party+ tea dance
San Bruno Sr. Center
1555 Crystal Springs Road, 10:30am- 12:30 pm
Nice N’ Easy band; traditional corned beef and cabbage lunch; $3. (over 60) or $5.00 non-registered guests.

Friday, March 15
31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
GREEN & WHITE GALA
Dublin Senior Center
7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, 6:00pm, Sponsored by the Dublin Sister City Association

Sat. March 16
Center, SF
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party 2012 | Financial District, SF (see SFGate)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, live music, Irish food and beverages, dancing and exhibits for the entire family www.saintpatricksdaysf.com/St._Patricks_Day_SF_2013/San_Francisco_Irish_Festival.html

Monday, March 18
Dance Connection St. Pat’s Day Celebration
241 Park Rd · Burlingame; Dance Hosts, Refreshments
8-10pm. Lesson 7pm. $7 members; $9 non-members. Membership $15/year.

Tuesday, March 19
Santa Clara Sr. Center
Fremont and Monroe, Santa Clara. Wear you lucky green and come dance the night away to the 10th Ave. Band. 7:30-10:30 pm. Free tango lessons w/admission, 6:30pm. $6.
www.santaclaradance.wordpress.com

Saturday, March 23
Highlands Community Club
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance
1665 Fernside, Redwood City, Happy Hour 4:30=5:30pm, Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, 5:30-7m; Dancing 7-10pm; Albert Lee, DJ, $16. members, $18 non-members, 650-366-1162 Gene

NEW DANCE

Friday, March 29
NEW! Boogie Woogie Ballroom Dance Party in Foster City!
650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, 650-571-0836, 415-517-4077
www.boogiewoogieballroom.com

March 28-31, 2013

Official USA Championship and USA Tango Festival
Argentine Tango USA, San Francisco Airport Marriott

Attendance tickets to view competition
(available for non-dancers who only come to watch the competition; this ticket does not allow you to stay at the milonga) $20 per person (payment with cash at door only).
www.argentinetangousa.com

February

UPCOMING VALENTINE DANCE PARTIES

Friday, February 8

Cubberley Pavillion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto

Friday, February 8

Berryessa Community Center, 3050 Berryessa Rd, SJ

1:30-4pm, light snacks, $1.00, 50+ yrs;  $2. under 50 yrs.

Saturday, February 9

Valentine Gala

St. Martin of Tours Church, 200 O’Connor Dr,m San Jose, 408-248-6728

BBQ Steak Dinner, Music by DJ Ken Cardona

6pm No Host Cocktails.7pm dinner, 8-11pm dance party, $35. per person

Saturday, February 9
Sweetheart Ball

Monterey Moose, 555 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940, 831 394-6896

Sunday, February 10

Sunnyvale Elks, 10th Avenue Band, 375 N Pastoria Ave, Sunnyvale, (408) 736-2763, 1-4:00 pm, $5
http://www.10thavenueband.com

Tuesday, February 12

Santa Clara Dance, 1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara, 408-615-3170
Free lessons with admission 6:30; dance party 7:30 – 10:30, Nob Hill Sounds, $6. refreshments

Thursday, February 14
Menlo Park Little House, 800 Middle Ave, Menlo Park, 650-326-2025, 6:45-9pm, DJ,  $7, refreshments

Thursday, February 14

So. San Francisco Sr. Ctr
33 Arroyo Drive, So San Francisco, 415-877-8584
Tea Dance, 10am-12pm Free
senior

Thursday, February 14

Cheryl Burke Starlite Ballroom
1400 North Shoreline Blvd, # A-1, Mountain View, 650-864-9150
9 – 11pm $12, $10 after 8, $8 after 8:30, Jim Morton, Richard Kear instructors.

Saturday, February 16

Romance Ball

American Legion Auxiliary, 958 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara

Frances Borg (408) 243-5832; Theresa Jacob 408-476-1288

Monday, February 18
Dance Connection, Sweetheart Heart Themed Dance
241 Park Rd, Burlingame, 8-10pm. Lesson 7pm, (free with admission). $7. members, $10. non-members

January Special Events

January 18-19
California Classic
2 day, Dinner, dance, pro-show, pro/am, amateur and junior dance competitions
Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa
http://www.california-classic.com, 714-536-0387

January 25-27
City Lights Ball 2013A world-class dance competition, Camp and Show
Double Tree Hotel – Hilton, San Jose, CA
Featuring Andrea & Sara Ghigaiarelli, Three-time world amateur ballroom champions
http://www.citylightsball.com

January 25
Dance workshop with Heather Smith, Multi champion, coach and competition judge
Cheryl Burke Dance, 6-7 pm, $35/day, $5. discount for advanced reservation
http://www.cherylburkedance.com

Feb. 22-24
8th Annual Train Magic, Reno Fun Train
Dance through the Sierra Nevada mountains for a weekend of fun. Live music aboard the train. West Coast Swing dancing in Reno
$365pp/Dbl occupancy, $456 ppSingle occupancy Silver Legacy; $269. train only
http://www.michelledance.com

NEWSWORTHY:
Update on Little Switzerland in Sonoma.

http://www.sonomanews.com/News-2012/New-life-breathed-into-Little-Switzerland/