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Learn to Square Dance!
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.
The location and time of our next class will be announced as soon as they are known. If you'd like further information, please
send a message to
class@bowsandbeaus.org telling us how to
contact you! Both singles and couples are welcome, and you may attend either with or without a partner!
Where Do We Dance?
Both the class and club dance at:
- Loyola Elementary School
- 770 Berry Avenue
Los Altos, CA
Click for map.
- 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!
51st 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
51st Annual dance was
on June 7 at John Muir Middle School in San Jose and featured the calling of
Jay Henderson,
rounds by
Sandi Kremer,
and music by the
Ghost Riders Square Dance Band.
A special thanks to all those who attended and made this year's 50th Annual dance a success!
The Sweetheart Special
February 14, 2026
John Muir Middle School
Shauna Kaaria, Caller
Sandi Kremer, Rounds
For many decades the Katydids Sweetheart Special dance reminded us that February was the month of Valentine's Day!
When Katydids disbanded, Bows & Beaus agreed to keep the tradition alive by sponsoring the dance.
The 2026 dance will be February 14 at 7:00 p.m. at
John Muir Middle School,
1260 Branham Lane, San Jose, and will include SSD, Plus, and Rounds (see Flyer).
Club News
- Dancing on Wednesdays at Loyola School
- Bows & Beaus dances at Loyola School on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
Our usual Wednesday dance schedule is:
- 7:00-7:30: Class Review Session
- 7:30-8:30: Class Level Dancing (with double rounds)
- 8:30-9:00: Plus Dancing (with double rounds)
- 9:00-9:45: "Festival Level" Plus (with double rounds)
The above schedule is subject to change as needed.
- July 30: Fifth Wednesday Party at Cambrian Park United Methodist Church
- On Wednesday, July 30,
Bows & Beaus will attend a free Fifth Wednesday Party
hosted by the Rockin' Jokers at
Cambrian Park United Methodist Church,
1919 Gunston Way, San Jose.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Advanced Dancing
7:00 to 9:15 p.m.: SSD & Plus with Rounds
See Flyer for details.
- 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
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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 Membership Chair. The page contains photos and videos from various club events, and
a link for viewing live club dancing.
- 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.
Class News
- The Class dances on Monday evenings
- The class dances on Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at
Loyola School in Los Altos.
- Additional Practice Opportunity
- The class is invited (and encouraged) to gain additional practice
by dancing with the club from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday evening.
A review session will be held from 7:00 to 7:30, followed by dancing at the class level until 8:30 p.m.
At 8:30, class level dancing will end, with the remainder of the eveining being at the club's normal level.
Class members will dance free as guests of the club from 7:00 to 8:30 on Wednesdays.
Please note that the class will continue on Monday evenings as it moves towards Plus.
- July 30: Fifth Wednesday Party at Cambrian Park United Methodist Church
- On Wednesday, July 30,
Bows & Beaus will attend a free Fifth Wednesday Party
hosted by the Rockin' Jokers at
Cambrian Park United Methodist Church,
1919 Gunston Way, San Jose.
SCHEDULE:
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Advanced Dancing
7:00 to 9:15 p.m.: SSD & Plus with Rounds
See Flyer for details.
- 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).
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