More dances and classes
Practice Partner Dancing
Oakland Queer Dance Studio: Social dance classes and ballroom dance. Come to the Winter Showcase and Party on December 3. Interested in learning ballroom dance? Check out the 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
Emerald City Hoedown: Seattle, WA, March 26 to 29. Many of us are going to this Country-Western Dance Convention, which is why we moved our March dance to the second Saturday. Register early for discounts.