More dances and classes

Practice Partner Dancing

Oakland Queer Dance Studio: November: Join the Nightclub Two-Step Choreo team at 7:45! and/or learn Country-Western Two-Step at 6:45. Winter Showcase and Party on December 3. Ballroom Taster Class December 10.

Explore West Coast Swing & Community Space: 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. Lessons are early in the evening followed by social dance.

Swing Out House Party: New Year’s Eve Dance & Benefit for LMD on December 31. 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. First and Third Fridays.

Scuff: Queer Country Dancing in San Francisco and Oakland

Strawberry Creek Crew: Queer Line Dancing outdoors in Berkeley

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?

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