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.

Square dancing is lots of fun, a great way to meet people, and is also one of the easiest forms of exercise around! Once you have learned the basics (which for us means up through the Plus program), then you can literally dance almost every night of the week, as well as on the weekends, if you want! 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, 2010. 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!

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!

Our mailing address is:

Bows and Beaus
PO Box 1107
Mountain View, CA 94042
 

Our e-mail address is:

contact@bowsandbeaus.org

If you would like more information please send us a message.

Keep Your Membership Status Up-To-Date!

Members who expect to be absent for two or more calendar months are reminded to file a "Leave of Absence" request with the Membership Coordinator. A PDF copy of the form can be downloaded here. Most of your dues payments are waived during a Leave of Absence -- the club only collects that portion covering your membership in the local dancers' association (which should be paid when you submit your Leave of Absence request). See the form for more details. A Leave of Absense can be requested for a minimum of two and a maximum of six months.
Leave of Absense Form (PDF)

Monday, June 29

The class will dance at its usual time of 7:30 p.m., but there will not be a review session at 7:00 p.m. this week.
 

Red, White, & Blue Class Party Night on July 6

Our July 6 class party night theme is Red, White, & Blue!
 

Newer Dancer Hoedown, July 11, 2009

Sponsored by: Bows & Beaus.
January Class Level (September classes & experienced dancers also welcome).
Location: Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 West Fremont Ave. (near Hollenbeck), Sunnyvale, CA
Time: 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Theme: Red, White, and Blue!
Caller: Keith Ferguson.
 

What's been taught?

An updated list of the moves that have been taught is posted each week. This list includes links to various online learning resources, including animations, definitions, and videos. Start by looking at Suggestions for Using Online Learning Resources.
 

• Suggestions for Using Online Learning Resources
  
• List of Moves Taught.

Club Dance Schedule

• Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Loyola School.
   

Class Dance Schedule

• Every Monday, 7:30 p.m., at Loyola School.
• Monday, June 29: Class at 7:30 (no 7:00 review this week).
• Monday, July 6: Red, White, & Blue Party and Class at Loyola School.
• Saturday, July 11: Newer Dancer Hoedown, 7:30 p.m., Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church.

• Club & Class Listings and General Reference:
  • Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association (SCVSDA)
  • South Bay Area Square Dance Clubs
  • Western Square Dancing - DOSADO.COM
  • Club Database      (Our listing)
  • Event Database
• SCVSDA Jubilee:
  • 52nd: October 10 - 12, 2008, San Jose, California (Santa Clara County Fairgrounds)
• California State Square Dance Conventions:
  • 2009: No California State Convention
    Please support the National Convention in Long Beach
  • 50th: April 9 - 11, 2010, Fresno, California (Fairgrounds)
• National Square Dance Conventions:
  • 58th: June 24 - 27, 2009, Long Beach, CA
  • 59th: June 23 - 26, 2010, Louisville, KY
  • 60th: June 22 - 25, 2011, Detroit, MI
• Dancer Organizations:
  • Santa Clara Valley Square Dancers Association (SCVSDA)
  • California Square Dance Council
  • United Square Dancers of America
• Caller Organizations:
  • American Callers Association
  • Callerlab (International Association of Square Dance Callers)
• Caller & Cuer Listings:
  • Caller and Cuer Database
  • Square Dance Callers, Cuers, & Websites
• Definitions, Animations, and Videos
  • Callerlab Definitions:
    • Basic & Mainstream moves (PDF).
    • Plus moves (PDF).
  • Animations:
    • TAMinations Animations
    • Takahashi Animations
    • Japan Square Dance Association Animations
  • Videos:
    • Saddlebrooke Squares Online Video Lessons
• Other Information:
  • Line Dance Archives from the web site of the Western Dancers of Helsinki, Finland