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Learn to Square Dance!
Our next class begins
Monday, January 20, 2025
in Los Altos!
Why not join us?
Our next class
will be on Monday evenings beginning January 20, 2025, 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 introductory classes on January 20 and 27 are FREE!
($7 per person per class thereafter).
Both singles and couples are welcome,
and you may attend either with or without a partner!
Although advanced registration is not required, you may register online if you wish (see below). You may also
send us a message at
class@bowsandbeaus.org to receive any last minute updates or if you need
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 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 -- June 7, 2025
John Muir Middle School
Jay Henderson, Caller
Sandi Kremer, Rounds
Ghost Riders Square Dance Band
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, the
51st Annual dance will be on
June 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at
John Muir Middle School,
1260 Branham Lane, in San Jose.
The Sweetheart Special
February 15, 2025
John Muir Middle School
Lawrence Johnstone, 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 2025 dance will be February 15 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.
See flyer for information on the separate Round Dance Class.
Our usual Wednesday dance schedule is:
- 6:45-7:30: Round Dance Class (through January)
- 7:30-9:00: Plus Dancing (with double rounds)
- 9:00-9:45: "Festival Level" Plus (with double rounds)
The above schedule is subject to change as needed.
- Monday January 20: New Square Dance Class Begins
- Remember to bring your friends to our new class
on Monday, January 20, 2025,
at Loyola School!
Although the class will start at 7:00 p.m.,
club members are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 to welcome the new folks.
- Wednesday, January 22, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Free Fun Night
- The first hour of dancing on February 22 will be a Free Fun Night!
This is a chance to introduce square, round, and line dancing to people that are not already in our activity
and to show them how much fun we have. Please invite your friends!
- Wednesday, January 29: Fifth Wednesday at Rockin' Jokers
- On Wednesday, January 29, Bows & Beaus will attend a Fifth Wednesday Party
hosted by the Rockin' Jokers. Watch this space for further information.
- Wednesday, February 12: Annual Alumni Night
- Invitations will soon be going out for our annual Alumni Night on February 12.
Watch this space for further information!
- Saturday, February 15, Sweetheart Special Dance
- On Saturday, February 15, Bows & Beaus will host the Sweetheart Special Dance
at John Muir Middle School, 1260 Branham Lane, San Jose, CA.
The dance will feature Caller
Lawrence Johnstone
and Round Dance Cuer Sandi Kremer.
SCHEDULE:
Pre-Rounds: 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.
SSD/Plus Dancing with Rounds: 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
- 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.
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