Friday Night Waltz

Friday Night Waltz has mostly Waltzes in the dances and classes, along with Polka,Tango, Swing, and Cha Cha.
People come from all over the Bay Area, including San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Rosa, San Rafael, and Santa Cruz.
People are friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Partners are not needed as we rotate rapidly in classes. Casual comfortable attire. Cash, Checks, debit/credit cards.
All ages. contact: info@FridayNightWaltz.com Facebook page: or
Richard Powers' choreography for Scent of a Woman
Richard Powers' delightful and super fun Wizard of Oz mixer from Movie Night FNW 02.22.2019

04.19

ContraWaltz - Special Event

April 19, 2019 - Palo Alto

Contra dances alternating with Waltzes and One Step and Mixers

Classes: 7:15 – 9 pm, Dancing: 9 pm – 12 midnight

First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Band: StringFire

Caller: Susan Petrick

Instructors: Susan Petrick, Richard Powers

Tickets at door. All ages. No partner necessary. Casual comfortable attire.

$15 general, $2 off for BACDS members, $10 students under 25 with ID.

7:15 – 8 pm: One Step, 8 – 9 pm: Waltz. Richard Powers. Upstairs in Fellowship Hall.

8 – 9 pm: Introduction to Contra. Susan Petrick. Take Stairs down to McGiffin Room

Contra dance video

9 pm – 12 midnight: Dancing to StringFire

Dance format 8 sets of a called contra dance, then a waltz, than either a one step or mixer

About half the attendance will be experienced waltz dancers
from Friday Night Waltz and the other half will be experienced contra dancers.
Each group will benefit from dancing with skilled dancers from the other dance group.

Meet over a hundred new dancers from a different social dance!

Our last seven ContraWaltzes had 225 to 280 in attendance.

Delicious snacks: shrimp platter, veggie platter, fruit platter, several artisan ice creams, raspberry cheesecake, chocolate cake, grapes, M&Ms.

Ice cream tasting: Many unique ice creams from famous Fentons Ice Creamery such as :
Fenton's invented Rocky Road chocolate ice cream!

Other flavors are Apple Pie, Banana Nut, Black Walnut, Blackberry, Blueberry,
Butter Pecan, Cappuccino, Cinnamon Coconut, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Twist, Egg Nog,
Green Tea, Lemon Light, Mango,Maple Nut, Peppermint, Pineapple Light,
Pomegranate, Raspberry Swirl, Rocky Road, Rum Raisin, Spumoni,Toasted Almond

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04.26
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Vincent Sheu is our dj for Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

$12 for dance and classes. $10 for dance only from 9 pm to midnight. $10 for students at all times. cash, check, or credit card. tickets at door.

No partner necessary. We rotate rapidly in class.

All Ages. Light refreshments. water carafe.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

05.03
Ken teaches Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Deanna is our dj for Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

05.10
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

05.17
Ken teaches introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Deanna is our dj for Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

05.24 Closed for Memorial day weekend

05.31
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

06.07
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Lewis and Joy are our co-djs for Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

06.14
Tentative:Cameron Schaeffer is our instructor for Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Timmie is our dj for Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

06.21
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

06.28
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

07.05

Closed for July 4th weekend

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07.12

Our 17th Annual Bastille Day Waltz Ball - A MUST GO dance!

wonderful French waltzes and polkas by our Dj, Jason Anderson.

Many sublime french tunes,many French bistro tunes.

Joan Walton is back to teach super fun French Dances, La Java and Valse musette

video of Valse Musette

outdoors valse musette dancing in France

Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Jason Anderson is our fabulous dj for French Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

07.19
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

07.26
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

08.02
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

08.09
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

08.16
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

08.23
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

08.30

Richard Powers

Our anniversary dance. 18th year!

Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

09.06
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

09.13
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

09.20
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

09.27
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

10.04
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

10.11
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

10.18
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

10.25
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

11.01
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

11.08
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

11.15
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

11.22
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

11.29
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

11.29
CLOSED for Thanks Giving

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

12.06
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

12.13
Our annual Christmas Waltz Ball.

Elegant evening wear admired, not required.

Live band.

Introductory waltz class at 7:15.

Intermediate classes at 8:15 in popular lines dances: Strip the Willow, Sir Roger de Coverly, and 't smidge.

Waltz and Polka dancing to a live band from 9 to midnight.

no partner necessary. We rotate rapidly in Class.

All ages.

$20 general at the door. $10 for students with id under 25. Sorry, no separate pricing for dance only.

Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave Palo Alto X Byron, Upstairs in Fellowship Hall.

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12.20

Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

12.27
Introductory dance Class from 7:15 to 9pm. To get the most from the class, get there by 7:15 pm. An excellent Introductory dance class.

Waltz and Polka dancing from 9 to midnight.

We provide name tags.

Casual comfortable attire.

First United Methodist Church 625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto CA. x Byron.

Dance hall is UPSTAIRS! stairwell door is hard to find! on the right side of the courtyard. Follow the sign "Fellowship Hall"

ok to use the parking lot behind the church.

lots of parking in the cowper-hamilton parking garage 1 block away.

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