Bows & Beaus Square Dance Club
 
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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. Our round dances are cued by Sandi Kremer.

Learn to Square Dance!
Our class is off to a great start!

Many enthusiastic students showed up during the first weeks of the class!

We really look forward to seeing you in the weeks ahead as you experience the excitement of square dancing! Remember, dancing is on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Loyola Elementary School, 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos, CA.

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.
Map
Flyer (PDF)

Where Do We Dance?

Both the class and club dance at:

Loyola Elementary School
770 Berry Avenue
Los Altos, CA
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  • See Coming Events, 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

About the Club


The club dances the Plus program of Western Square Dancing on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., with Round Dancing (Easy through Phase III) also included in the evening's program. Partners are NOT required. Please see Club News or Coming Events for more information. The club 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 email us at contact@bowsandbeaus.org.

The Ice Cream Fling Thing!
49th Annual
John Muir Middle School

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 49th Annual dance was on June 3 at John Muir Middle School in San Jose and featured the calling of Vic Ceder, with rounds by Sue & Phil Harris and Sandi Kremer & Paul. A special thanks to all those who attended and made this year's 49th Annual dance a success!

Club News

Wednesday, September 27, Serendipity Dance
On Wednesday , September 27, Bows & Beaus will host a Serendipity Dance with caller Jay Henderson, at our normal Loyola School location. Our regular cuer, Sandi Kremer, will provide the rounds.
SCHEDULE:
   Pre-Rounds: 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.
   Plus Dancing with Double Rounds: 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
Guests: $8.00
Bows & Beaus January Class Students: $6.00
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Saturday, September 30, Whing Ding
The Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association and the Santa Clara Valley Callers Association present a
Fifth Saturday Whing Ding
   Saturday, September 30.
   St. Andrew's Church, 4111 Alma Street, Palo Alto.
   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: Mike Pogue (MC) and Bob Elling
   with a showcase tip by Harlan Kerr.
   Rounds: Sandi Kremer and Arlene Scallon.
Please bring finger food to share or for yourself, as you prefer.
Square Dance Attire Optional!
Solos and Couples Welcome -- Solo Rotation Available!
Map
Flyer

October 6-7: 64th Jubilee
The 64th Jubilee sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association will be October 6-7 at Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Avenue, in San Jose. More Jubilee information is available on the following pages, provided by the SCVSDA:
Jubilee Web Page
Jubilee Flyer (PDF)
Preliminary Jubilee Program
 
COVID Policies
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, our policies are subject to change at any time. At the time of this writing, these policies are as follows:
  • Anyone experiencing symptoms of Covid must not attend Bows and Beaus events.
  • Vaccination is no longer required, although it remains highly recommended.
  • Masks are optional. However, as a courtesy to others, we request you wear a mask indoors if you have recently had a potential exposure to Covid (e.g., airplane travel, attendance at a crowded event, or direct contact with someone who tested positive for Covid).
     
Members Page
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 Membership Chair. The page contains photos and videos from various club events, and a link for viewing live club dancing.
Members Page

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.
Forms and Documents

January Class News

Wednesday, September 27, Serendipity Dance
On Wednesday , September 27, Bows & Beaus will host a Serendipity Dance with caller Jay Henderson, at our normal Loyola School location. Our regular cuer, Sandi Kremer, will provide the rounds.
SCHEDULE:
   Pre-Rounds: 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.
   Plus Dancing with Double Rounds: 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
   (Caller will avoid the few Plus calls not yet taught.)
Guests: $8.00
Bows & Beaus January Class Students: $6.00
Flyer

October 6-7: 64th Jubilee
The 64th Jubilee sponsored by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association will be October 6-7 at Hoover Middle School, 1635 Park Avenue, in San Jose. More Jubilee information is available on the following pages, provided by the SCVSDA:
Jubilee Web Page
Jubilee Flyer (PDF)
Preliminary Jubilee Program
 
What's been taught?
The List of Calls Taught page provides links to various online learning resources, including animations, definitions, tutorials, and videos. Just click on the button below to start exploring these resources.
  • Clicking the name of a call links directly to the TAMinations page for that call, showing both the definition of the call and an animation. Try setting the speed of the animation to "SLOW" when first learning the call. To return to the list of calls, click the month in the left pane.
  • Videos (from SaddleBrooke Squares) are available by clicking the ∇ symbol following the name of the call. To return to the list of calls, use the back button on your browser.
  • Click "Tutorials & Animations" in the left pane of the List of Calls Taught page for links to Quick Tutorials, an interactive practice quiz, additional animations, and other information provided by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association. (Note: This page can also be reached by clicking the "Quick Tutorials" button, below).
Calls Taught (January Class)
Quick Tutorials (January Class)

August Class News

What's been taught?
The List of Calls Taught page provides links to various online learning resources, including animations, definitions, tutorials, and videos. Just click on the button below to start exploring these resources.
  • Clicking the name of a call links to the TAMinations page for that call, showing both the definition of the call and an animation. Try setting the speed of the animation to "SLOW" when first learning the call. To return to the list of calls, click the month in the left pane.
  • A tutorial on the call, provided by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association, is available by clicking the S symbol following the name of the call. To return to the list of calls, click the month in the left pane.
  • Videos (from SaddleBrooke Squares) are available by clicking the ∇ symbol following the name of the call. To return to the list of calls, use the back button on your browser.
  • Click "Tutorials & Animations" in the left pane of the List of Calls Taught page for links to Quick Tutorials, an interactive practice quiz, additional animations, and other information provided by the Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association. (Note: This page can also be reached by clicking the "Quick Tutorials" button, below).
Calls Taught (August Class)
Quick Tutorials (August Class)

Coming Events

Club Events Schedule
January Class Events Schedule
August Class Events Schedule
  • Dances every Monday beginning August 21, 7:00 p.m., at Loyola School.
     

External Links


Here are some links to other square dance related sites.
These links are provided for convenience only and Bows & Beaus cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information.
Information subject to change!
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Last revision: September 21, 2023
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