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.

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Thanks for coming to the dance!

Check out this page for more places to dance throughout the month. We hope to see you again at the next Starlight Strut dance on May 24.

Schedule for May 24

Doors open at 6:30 PM

6:45 PM - Line dance lessons

TBD

7:20 PM - Partner dance lessons

TBD

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 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

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!