You Should Be Dancing

We’ll have West Coast Swing and Two Step lessons, followed by open dancing: Two Steps, West Coast Swing, Waltz and Line Dances. Pre-dance lessons from 7:00 to 8:00 - West Coast Swing lesson (Intermediate) taught by Riley Crozier - West Coast Swing lesson (Beginner) taught by Shin Aoki -Tw Step lesson (intermediate) taught by Ron Jenkins -Two Step lesson (Beginner) taught by Citabria Phillips Dancing from 8:00 to Midnight DJ's are Chiara Manodori & Michelle Carfora *Masks are optional **If you are interested in volunteering for the event (front door, set up/clean up) please message us at [email protected]. We’ll comp your admission if you’d like. Host committee: Shin Aoki and Robert Friedman - SwingOut Nancy Quan and Alana O’Neal - Starlight Strut Chiara Manodori and Cheryl Rosenthal - Texas Rose Tim Kenny - Explore WCS ABOUT LAKE MERRITT DANCE Lake Merritt Dance is the nonprofit organization that makes it possible for over a dozen different groups to dance at the beautiful, historic Lake Merritt Veterans Memorial building. We need your support to continue our operations. Recently, two of our largest renters discontinued their programs, leaving our organization with a budget shortfall. Your contributions enable us to continue operating while we seek new programs and renters. If you can, please buy your tickets early - in 2023 if possible. And please consider becoming a host sponsor or legacy donor. Does your employer offer donation matching? To take advantage of employer matching, please contact Robert Friedman at [email protected]. Lake Merritt Dance Organizers Foundation, Inc (aka Lake Merritt Dance) is a registered California nonprofit. We have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law