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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 February
Veterans Memorial Bldg
200 Grand Ave @Harrison, Oakland

7:00 p.m. - West Coast Swing Lesson 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


02/03 $10
1st Friday: Dance at the Annual Red And White Ball
Live Music by Nob Hill Sounds
7 - 8 pm Rumba Lesson with Bill Blankenship
Chair: Jackie Dema and Debbie Aoki

02/10 $5
2nd Friday:Be My Valintine
DJ - Geri Foley
        Celebrate February Birthdays (those with February birthdays admitted free with ID) - $6
7 - 8 pm Bolero Lesson with Ted Rocha
Chair: Joanne Savelli

02/17 $6
3rd Friday: Salute to our Presidents
DJ - Geri Foley
7 - 8 pm Bolero Lesson with Ted Rocha
Chairs: Eiichi & Marion Nakamura

02/24 $6
4th Friday: Celebrate "Fat Tuesday" on "Fat Friday"
DJ - Dan Foley
7:15 - 8 pm Salsa Lesson with Juan Gil
Chairs: Janet Howard and Mark Howard



Free Saturday Afternoon Dance

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Free Saturday Afternoon Dance
hosted by Victor Lopez
every Saturday
from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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LMDC Saturday Nite Dance Schedule


02/18 $5
3rd Saturday: Rhythm and Blues Party
8 - 9 pm Line Dance Lesson with Janice
9 - Midnite Music by Victor

02/25 $5
4th Saturday: Hot Latin Nites
8 - 9 pm Salsa Lesson with Ted Rocha
9 - Midnight Music by Ted Rocha



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 Saturday Nights,
you don't need a partner. Come dance with our LMDC Hosts

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Email: dancing@lakemerrittdancecenter.org
DAY DANCE TIME ROOM CLASS INFO and CONTACTS
Wed Wednesday Night Dance
   (LMDC Dance)
7:00 Ballroom/Lounge Every Wednesday in February

7:00 -  8:00 p.m.
       - Lessons by Steve Randall - West Coast Swing

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 February

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

   February 3rd (1st Friday)
- Dance at the Annual Red And White Ball - $10
   -   Dance Lesson - Rumba 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

   February 10th
- Be My Valintine - $5
            (February birthdays admitted free with ID)
   -   Music by DJ Geri Foley
   -   Dance Lesson - Bolero Lesson with Ted Rocha

   February 17th
- Salute to our Presidents - $6
   -   Music by DJ Geri Foley
   -   Dance Lesson - Bolero Lesson with Ted Rocha

   February 27th
- Celebrate " Fat Tuesday " on " Fat Friday " - $6
   -   Music by DJ Dan Foley
   -   Dance Lesson - Salsa Lesson with Juan Gil


   -   Email:  dancing@lakemerrittdancecenter.org
Sat Saturday Night Dance
   (LMDC Dance)
8:00 Ballroom & Lounge Third and Fourth Saturday Night in February

Lesson: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dance:  8:00 - Midnight.

   February 18th (3rd Saturday)
- Rhythm and Blues Party - $5
   -   Line Dance Lesson with Janice             8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
   -   Music by Victor             9:00 pm - Midnight

   February 25th(4th Saturday)
- Hot Latin Nites - $5
   -   Salsa Dance Lesson with Ted Rocha            8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
   -   Music by Ted Rocha             9:00 pm - Midnight


   -   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.