Who We Are
We are a group of individuals who enjoy modern square dancing.
This is the first Square Dance Club that many of our students have belonged
to. Many of our Angels (Those who have danced before, and attend the classes
to help the students learn) have danced with other bay area dance clubs
but due to the uncertain nature of traffic in the bay area were looking
for a venue they could get to with-out needing to cross the bay bridge
or navigate the Caldecott Tunnel during rush hour. We offer classes at
certain times of the year, but we invite people interested to come to
our intro nights the first Wednesday of the month, or as designated on calendar, to get a taste of square
dancing. If interested check the calendar/schedule page, just to be sure there have
not been any last minute changes in time or location.
Oaktown 8s is more than just a dance club, we have social events as well and are open to hosting more.
Where We Meet
For regular Club and Class nights we meet at the beautiful Montclair Woman's Club, it is equipped with a large dance floor, a stage, a lounge and a bar. Yahoo map here. Other locations will be indicated on our Calendar/Schedule page.
We currently have classes or "club nights" every Wednesday excepting the last Wednesday of the month. Two or three dances are held annually, usually on Saturdays. Other club activities are held as desired. These may include picnics, theater nights, pool parties, potlucks, movie nights, etc.
Who is our Teacher/Caller
Our classes and club nights are currently called by Ken Sale with an occasional visit from other callerlab approved callers.
No Partner is required (though couples are welcome)
Being Gay/Lesbian is not required.
Alcohol Free environment
Variety of music - You may hear a country tune, but you may also hear Queen, Abba, Neal Diamond, or Techno, anything from the 50's thru today. The only thing the songs have in comon is you can square dance to them.
Mainstream Class covers approximately 55
calls
Mainstream Plus class consists of approximately 30 calls
Square Dancing does require learning calls, which are the building blocks of other calls. It is recommended class members not miss 2 weeks in a row, or more than 4 weeks total as that makes it difficult to learn as well as teach.
No "Traditional" attire required. We dance in street clothes.
Once you have learned to dance, you can dance with thousands of clubs including traditional, modern, and other clubs in the Bay Area, across the US, and the world.
Oaktown8s is a proud member of IAGSDC (International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs).
Contact Us
E-Mail
info@oaktown8s.org
If you would like to join our email list to be notified of open houses, introductory nights and upcoming events, please send an email with your name, dance level and email address to info@oaktown8s.org You may also subscribe to our yahoo group at: Friends of Oaktown 8s |
