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The Bows and Beaus Singles and Couples Square Dance Club of the
Mountain View /
Los Altos
area of California is a member of the
Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association (SCVSDA),
and is one of the longest operating and most respected square dance clubs in the Santa Clara Valley.
Our caller,
Tork Clark,
has been voted one of the Top Ten callers by members of the SCVSDA.
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Learn to Square Dance!
Our next class begins
Monday, January 20, 2020
in Los Altos!
Why not join us?
Our next class
will be on Monday evenings beginning January 20, 2020, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
at Loyola Elementary School,
770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, CA.
This hall can be easily accessed from I-280 via the Magdalena Avenue exit
(see map).
The first two classes, on January 20 and 27, are FREE!
Both singles and couples are welcome,
and you may attend either with or without a partner!
Although advance registration is not necessary, if you'll let us know how to contact you we can
send any last minute updates on the class. Just
send us a message and let us know if you need
any additional information.
Square dancing is lots of fun,
a great way to meet people, and provides enjoyable exercise for both the mind and body!
Once you have learned the basics
(which for us means up through the internationally recognized Plus program),
you can dance almost every night of the week, if you wish!
There are often dances (called Hoedowns) on weekends, with even larger events
at various times throughout the year.
Where Do We Dance?
Both the class and club dance at:
- Loyola Elementary School
- 770 Berry Avenue
Los Altos, CA
Click for map.
See Dance Schedule, below,
for any temporary changes to this location!
Contact Information
- Our mailing address is:
- Bows and Beaus
PO Box 1107
Mountain View, CA 94042
- Our e-mail address is:
- contact@bowsandbeaus.org
Club Information
The club dances the
Plus
program of Western Square Dancing
on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Partners are
NOT
required.
Please see Club News or Dance Schedule
for more information.
The club also sponsors a beginning square dance class
each year on Monday evenings.
Bows & Beaus began dancing in 1963 at an apartment house in Mountain View, and remained in that city for many years.
After a brief time in Palo Alto, we moved to Los Altos in 2006.
Today our dancers come from throughout the South San Francisco Bay region: Redwood City, Menlo Park, Stanford, Palo Alto,
Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose,
Santa Cruz, Fremont, and Milpitas! We've also welcomed visitors from throughout the United States and from other countries!
If you would like more information please
send us a message.
The Ice Cream Fling Thing!
47th Annual
Since 1973 local square dancers have welcomed the month of June by attending the
Ice Cream Fling Thing,
the Anniversary Dance of the Bows & Beaus.
Held the first Saturday of June, this year's
47th Annual dance was
on June 1 at John Muir Middle School in San Jose and featured the calling of
Buddy Weaver,
with rounds by
Sue & Phil Harris.
A special thanks to all those who attended and made this year's 47th Annual dance a success!
Club News
- Thanksgiving/November Schedule:
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Tuesday, November 26, 7:00 p.m.: Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner Dance
(Try to arrive by 6:30 to help set up.)
Bows & Beaus will be attending the annual Pre-Thanksgiving turkey dinner and dance at
John Muir Middle School.
This is always a fun event with dinner followed by alternating square and line dancing!
The first two square dance tips will be at a September class level, with Plus dancing
for the remaining tips.
Bring your own plates, utensils, and a side dish, salad, or dessert to share (and a serving utensil),
plus a new unwrapped toy (or $10) per person to be donated to charity.
John Muir Middle School,
1260 Branham Lane, San Jose.
Wednesday, November 27: Not Dancing
Bows and Beaus will not be dancing on Wednesday, November 27, Thanksgiving Eve.
Saturday, November 30: Whing Ding
The Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association and
the Santa Clara Valley Callers Association present a
Fifth Saturday Whing Ding
Saturday, November 30.
John Muir Middle School, 1260 Branham Lane, San Jose.
7:30 to 8:00 p.m.: Pre-Rounds
8:00 to 10:30 p.m.: Plus Squares, Rounds, & one A-2 tip.
Featured Callers:
Jim Osborne and
Kurt Gollhardt
with a showcase tip by
Aahz
and an A-2 tip by
Kurt Gollhardt.
Rounds:
Anne Gracia.
Please bring finger foods to share.
Square Dance Attire Optional.
Solos and Couples Welcome.
Solo Rotation Available.
- Members' Only Page
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We have a special web page for "Members' Only".
If you are a Bows & Beaus Member, and have not received a Username and Password,
contact the club's President.
- DBD Plus Workshop
- This "Dancing by Definition" (DBD) workshop is conducted during the second and third tips
of most club dance nights.
- Forms and Information
- Obtain forms to Apply for Membership, Request a Leave of Absence (2 to 6 months),
Change Information (address, telephone, e-mail, or emergency contact), or Request Reimbursement.
A copy of the Bylaws is also available.
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