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Lake Merritt Dance Center, Inc. at 200 Grand Avenue Oakland CA 94610 corner Harrison, is a 501 (c) 3 non profit corporation dedicated to promoting a wide variety of dances and dance classes for adults of all ages. LMDC Inc. sponsors weekly dances and collaborates with other non-profits, commmunity groups and dance instructors to offer a varied dance program

Our normal hours of operation are
       Monday - Friday:           5:00 p.m. - Midnight
       Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - Midnight

Rental space Now available on Saturdays
       12:00 p.m. to Midnight

Email Address:           lakemerrittdancecenter@gmail.com
For rental contact:
       Gloria Anderson, Program Director, 510 504-2176

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LMDC Wednesday Night Dances

Wednesday Nites in January
Veterans Memorial Bldg
200 Grand Ave @Harrison, Oakland

7:00 p.m. - Lesson Rumba with Steve Randall
8:00 to 11:00 p.m. - music by DJ Al Rowley
Cost is only $5.00 per person

Free door prizes and refreshments
Please come and join us!

Chair: Charles Goodwin



LMDC Friday Nite Dance Schedule

New Schedule for the LMDC Sponsored Friday Nite Dances

1st Friday: Dance at the Annual Black And White Ball
Live Music by Nob Hill Sounds
01/06 - Fox Trot - $10
Fox Trot Lessson with Bill Blankenship
Chair: Jackie Dema and Debbie Aoki

2nd Friday: Shall We Dance? (Like Fred & Ginger)
DJ - Geri Foley
        Celebrate January (those with January birthdays admitted free with ID) - $6
01/13 - Fox Trot - $5
Fox Trot Lesson with Ted Rocha
Chair: Joanne Savelli

3rd Friday: Bring In the Year of the Dragon
DJ - Geri Foley
01/20 - Waltz - $6
Waltz Lesson with Ted Rocha
Chairs: Eiichi & Marion Nakamura

4th Friday: Year of the Dragon Dance
DJ - Dan Foley
01/27 - Night Club Two Step - $6
Night Club Two Step Lesson with Julie Lowe
Chairs: Janet Howard and Mark Howard




Notice Regarding Alcohol Sales

LMDC will not permit the sale of alcohol on the premises

Notice Regarding Rental Policy

Please bring your own microphone - we do not provide them
Please bring a tablecloth for your table(s) if you are serving refreshments
Signs may not be affixed to our ballroom doors (this includes taping, nailing, and tacking)


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For Our LMDC Sponsored Dances
on Wednesday Nights, Friday Nights, and Third Saturday Nights,
you don't need a partner. Come dance with our LMDC Hosts

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DAY DANCE TIME ROOM CLASS INFO and CONTACTS
Wed Wednesday Night Dance
   (LMDC Dance)
7:00 Ballroom/Lounge Every Wednesday in January

7:00 -  8:00 p.m.
       - Lessons by Steve Randall - Rumba

8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
       - Dance with Music by DJ Al Rowley

$5.00 per person
Door Prizes, Free Refreshments
Fri Friday Night Dance
   (LMDC Dance)
7:00 Ballroom & Lounge Every Friday Night in January

Lesson: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dance:  8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

   January 6th (1st Friday)
- Dance at the Annual Black And White Ball - $10
   -   Dance Lesson - Fox Trot with Bill Blankenship
            7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
   -   Featuring Music by NOB HILL SOUNDS:
            8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
   -   Free Drawing / Complimentary Refreshments

   January 13th
- Shall We Dance? (Like Fred & Ginger) - $5
            (January birthday admitted free with ID)
   -   Music by DJ Geri Foley
   -   Dance Lesson - Fox Trot Lesson with Ted Rocha

   January 20th
- Bring In the Year of the Dragon - $6
   -   Music by DJ Geri Foley
   -   Dance Lesson - Waltz Lesson with Ted Rocha

   January 27th
- Year of the Dragon Dance - $6
   -   Music by DJ Dan Foley
   -   Dance Lesson - Night Club Two Step Lesson with Julie Lowe


   -   Email:  dancing@lakemerrittdancecenter.org
3rd Sat    3rd Saturday
   Night Dance
   (LMDC Dance)
7:00 Ballroom & Lounge 3rd Saturday Night Dance
         January 21st

          * * This will be the last LMDC Third Saturday Dance! * *
          * * Please Join Us For This Event! * *

7:00 -  8:00 p.m.
      - Lesson by Ted Rocha

8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
      - Dance with DJ Geri Foley

Cost: $5.00 per person
Door Prizes, Free Refreshments

Email: dancing@lakemerrittdancecenter.org

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For general questions and inquiries regarding scheduling please contact Gloria at 510 504-2176

Lost & Found (510) 504-3294 Opens Mon-Fri 5:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 12:00 p.m.