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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,
Keith Ferguson,
has been calling for the club since 1987. He has been voted one of the Top Ten callers by
members of the SCVSDA and especially enjoys teaching newer dancers.
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.
Our next class is planned to begin in January, 2011.
The location and time will be announced as soon as they are known. If you'd like further information, please
send us a message telling how to
contact you! Both singles and couples are welcome, and you may attend either with or without a partner!
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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!
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Contact Information
- Our mailing address is:
- Bows and Beaus
PO Box 1107
Mountain View, CA 94042
- Our e-mail address is:
- contact@bowsandbeaus.org
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Club Information
The club dances the Plus program of Western Square Dancing
on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 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.
If you would like more information please
send us a message.
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The Ice Cream Fling Thing!
38th 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 dance was
on June 5 at John Muir Middle School in San Jose and featured the calling of
Mike Seastrom,
rounds by
Sue & Phil Harris,
and live music by
The Ghost Riders Square Dance Band!
A special thanks to all those who attended and made this year's dance a success!
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Club News
- Extended Applications (APD / DBD) Workshop
- This workshop is conducted during the second and third tips of most club dance nights.
For a complete list of calls reviewed during this ongoing Workshop
see Extended Applications Workshop.
On July 28 we plan to continue with a review of some of the "smaller" calls
that sometimes cause problems, particularly from certain formations.
Examples might be Roll, Spread, Zoom, and some of the Circulates.
- Keep Your Membership Status Up-To-Date!
- Obtain forms for requesting a Leave of Absence (2 to 6 months) or
for a change of address, telephone, e-mail, or emergency contact information.
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Class News
- August 9 is Fabulous 50's Night!
- Our theme for August 9 will be "Fabulous 50's!"
If you wish, wear attire from the 1950's and bring finger food.
And, of course, we will also be learning and dancing some new calls!
Loyola School, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
(optional review at 7:00 p.m.).
- Class Invited to Dance with Club on August 11
- The class is invited to dance with the Bows & Beaus Club on
Wednesday, August 11, from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at
Loyola School.
No charge for class members -- you're guests of the club.
We really hope you can attend!
- To Be Taught August 2
- The following new calls are planned for August 2 (subject to change as needed):
In preparation for learning these calls, please review:
- What's been taught?
- An updated list of the calls that have been taught is posted each week.
This list includes links to various online learning resources, including
animations, definitions, and videos.
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Dance Schedule
- Club Dance Schedule
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- Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Loyola School.
- Wednesday, August 11: Party Night
- Class Dance Schedule
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- Every Monday, 7:30 p.m., at Loyola School
(review at 7:00 p.m., if school available).
- Monday, August 9: Fabulous 50's Night,
7:30 p.m. at Loyola School.
- Wednesday, August 11: Dance with the club,
7:30 p.m., at Loyola School.
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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.
- Club & Class Listings and General Reference:
- SCVSDA Jubilee:
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California State Square Dance Conventions:
- National Square Dance Conventions:
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59th: June 23 - 26, 2010, Louisville, KY
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60th: June 22 - 25, 2011, Detroit, MI
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61st: June 27 - 30, 2012, Spokane, WA
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62nd: June 26 - 29, 2013, Oklahoma City, OK
- Dancer Organizations:
- Caller Organizations:
- Caller & Cuer Listings:
- Definitions, Animations, and Videos
- Callerlab Definitions:
- Animations:
- Videos:
- Other Information:
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