Santa Barbara English Country Dance
Intrigued by the dancing in Pride and Prejudice or Bridgerton? Come enjoy the delights of English Country Dancing, a living tradition.
Newcomers are welcome, no partner needed. Beginner introduction at 1:45pm, all dances are taught and prompted.
We hope you can join us for learning and enjoying English Country Dance!
First Presbyterian Church
21 E. Constance Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
First, Third, and Fifth Sundays (*with some exceptions).
New dancer instruction at 1:45, dancing 2:00 to 4:15 pm.
Doors open at 1:40 pm.
Prices: $10, recorded music; $12, live music (scholarships available)
| Date | Caller | Band (if any) |
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| 2026 | ||
| Jan 4 | Chris Page | ball dances included |
| Jan 18 | Alice Williams & Susan Evans | ball dances included |
| Jan 25* | Lindsay Verbil | Green Willow |
| Feb 1 | Alice Williams & Susan Evans | 1/2 of the ball program to be included |
| Feb 8* | Different Location for this dance only: Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Rd. | |
| Alice Williams & Susan Evans | Other 1/2 of the ball program | |
| Feb 14 | Winter Dreams Review, Winter Dreams Ball Registration required |
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| Feb 15 | Potluck Brunch—time & location TBA | |
| Special Sunday afternoon dance at the Historic Carrillo Ballroom 1:30–4:30 pm, $25 or pay online |
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| Mar 1 | Alice Williams | |
| Mar 15 | Jacqui Grennan | Jeff Spero, Suzanne Duffy & Michael Mendelson |
| Mar 29 | Susan Evans | |
| Apr 5 | Easter Sunday – we will not be dancing. Enjoy a Spring day with friends and family. | |
| Apr 19 | Alice Williams | tbd |
| May 3 | Susan Evans | |
| May 17 | Alice Williams | |
| May 31 | Extraordinary music with Rodney Miller and Jeffrey Spero | |
| Jacqui Grennan | Double Trouble | |
Covid-19 Requirements
Masks and vaccinations are encouraged but requirements have been dropped.
We assume all will use common sense when symptoms are present.
Beginners are welcome, cherished even. No need to bring a partner.
Dress for comfort. We recommend low or flat shoes that don't stick.