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Learn to Square Dance!
Our class is off to a great start!
Many enthusiastic students showed up during the first three 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.
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
Every February!
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 was on February 15 with Lawrence Johnstone calling and Sandi Kremer leading the rounds.
Thanks to all who attended!
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:
- 7:30-9:00: Plus Dancing (with double rounds)
- 9:00-9:45: "Festival Level" Plus (with double rounds)
The above schedule is subject to change as needed.
- Wednesday, March 26: Dance at Springer School
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- Because of activities at Loyola School, dancing on March 26 will be at
Springer School, 1120 Rose Avenue, in Mountain View.
This is about one mile from our usual location.
- Saturday, March 29, Presidents Ball Whing Ding
- The Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association and
the Santa Clara Valley Callers Association present the
Presidents Ball Whing Ding
Saturday, March 29.
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.
Note times and schedule:
7:00 to 7:50 p.m.: A-2 Squares.
7:50 to 8:00 p.m.: Pre-Rounds.
8:00 to 10:30 p.m.: Plus Squares with Rounds.
Callers:
Keith Brown,
Tork Clark, and
Bob Steele.
Rounds:
Sue Harris and
Arlene Scallon.
Please bring finger food to share or for yourself, as you prefer.
Square Dance Attire Optional!
Solos and Couples Welcome.
- Saturday, April 26: Newer Dancer Hoedown
- A Bows & Beaus Newer Dancer Hoedown will be at Loyola School on April 26.
See Class News for more information.
- 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.
Watch this space in the weeks ahead as we post news on upcoming class events.
- Monday, March 24: Dance at Springer School
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- Because of activities at Loyola School, dancing on March 24 will be at
Springer School, 1120 Rose Avenue, in Mountain View.
This is about one mile from our usual location.
- Saturday, April 26: Newer Dancer Hoedown
- Bows & Beaus Newer Dancer Hoedown at the level of our class.
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Loyola School, 770 Berry Avenue, Los Altos.
Square dance attire not required!
Solos and couples welcome!
Donation: $10.
Callers:
Tork Clark &
Mike Pogue.
- 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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