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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, 2013.
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!
40th Annual -- June 2, 2012
John Muir Middle School
Nasser Shukayr, Caller
Sue & Phil Harris, Rounds
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
40th Annual dance will be on June 2, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at
John Muir Middle School,
1260 Branham Lane, in San Jose.
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Club News
- Saturday, May 19: Butterfly Ball New Dancer Hoedown
- Our class is being encouraged to attend this C.P.S.D. new dancer hoedown!
See Class News.
- Bows & Beaus to Host Fifth Wednesday Party May 30
- Bows & Beaus will be hosting the Fifth Wednesday Party on May 30
at our regular dance location,
Loyola Elementary School.
As usual, dancing will be from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
- DBD Plus Workshop
- This "Dancing by Definition" (DBD) workshop is conducted during the second and third tips
of most club dance nights.
- 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
- Saturday, May 19: Butterfly Ball New Dancer Hoedown
- January Class Level
(only the calls that have already been taught will be used).
Sponsored by C.P.S.D. (Committee to Promote Square Dancing)
Saturday, May 19,
7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Avenue, San Jose.
Donation: $8 (Youth $4).
Please bring finger food to share.
Caller:
Harlan Kerr.
- To Be Taught May 21
- In response to suggestions received, we will sometimes list here
calls we plan to teach the following week.
Please be aware that these are subject to change.
Sometimes more review is needed on calls already taught
and other times we may have time to teach additional calls.
The following new calls are planned for May 21:
In preparation for learning these calls, please review the following (which have already been taught):
- Class Invited to Dance with Club on May 23
- The class is invited to dance with the Bows & Beaus Club on
Wednesday, May 23, 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!
- 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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- Class Dance Schedule
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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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61st: June 27 - 30, 2012, Spokane, WA
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62nd: June 26 - 29, 2013, Oklahoma City, OK
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63rd: June 25 - 28, 2014, Little Rock, AR
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64th: June 24 - 27, 2015, Springfield, MA
- Dancer Organizations:
- Caller Organizations:
- Caller & Cuer Listings:
- Definitions, Animations, and Videos
- Callerlab Definitions:
- Animations & Videos:
- Other Information:
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