Starlight Strut is a queer country-western dance for women, trans people, and non-binary people in Oakland, CA.

At Lake Merritt Dance, 200 Grand Ave., Oakland

The next dance is on Saturday, February 14 from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM

$15 at the door, Sliding Scale / NOTAFLOF available.

Let us be your hot date this Valentine’s Day!

We can’t wait to see you again in your hottest athletic gear (& cowboy boots). Let’s get off our phones and go melt this ice rink together.

This month, we have special performances during the first social dance hour—The Heartstompers, Abrazo Queer Tango, Citabria+Emily, and a Surprise! There will be line dancing and partner dancing throughout the evening and a special version of Dizzy (line dance) contra-style. (Hint: learn Dizzy.)

Sound good? It’s a date!

Schedule for February 14

Doors open at 6:30 PM

6:45 PM Line Dance Lessons

“Run Me Like a River” (intermediate) with Sheila Schlicht

& A beginner lesson TBD

7:20 PM Partner Dance Lessons

“Spins and Turns” Country-Western Two-Step (all-levels) with Mickey

& An Intermediate Partner Dance lesson TBD

8:00 PM Performances & Social Dance

In the first hour we will have a special set of performances—The Heartstompers, Abrazo Queer Tango, Citabria+Emily, and a surprise!

Also, Country-Western Two-Step and Waltz, West Coast Swing, Nightclub Two-Step, Line Dancing, The Barn Dance, The Birthday Dance, and more!

Did we mention “Dizzy?” Re-learn this line dance and do it with us!

9:00 PM Line Dance Marathon

The line dance marathon in the Lounge will begin a little later this month.

Dance ends at 10:30 PM