Join Cal Ballroom!

Location and the schedule for fall 2026 has been updated on Classes.

Make sure to join the Discord for weekly updated information and follow us on Instagram @calballroom!

Email president.calballroom@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram with any questions.

Remember that absolutely no dance experience, dance shoes, or partner are required!

Welcome Week Fall 2026

We are holding free classes the second week of fall semester classes. No dance experience, dance shoes, or partner are required!

Monday 8/31, 9:00 – 10:00 pm, WALTZ @ Esh 10

Tuesday 9/1, 8:00 – 9:00 pm, TANGO @ Esh 240 (with our professional Standard coach, Ikaika)

Thursday 9/3, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, CHA CHA @ Social Sciences Tunnel

Friday 9/4, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, SALSA @ Campanile Esplanade

Thursday 9/10 Trial Classes in Esh 10

4:00 – 5:00 pm, Meet & Greet
5:00 – 6:00 pm, Rumba (with our professional Latin coach, Ashley)
6:00 – 7:00 pm, Waltz

Email president.calballroom@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram with any questions!

Valentine’s Day Ball

February 13, 2026

Come dance the night away with us at a Valentine’s Day Ball! An introductory waltz lesson will be taught at 6:30pm. Tickets available here!

Limited tickets will be available at the door, up to an hour after the event start. Please purchase your tickets in advance to ensure entry!

Inspired by Viennese balls, Berkeley Ballroom presents the Valentine’s Day Ball. Come for our introductory waltz lesson at 6:30pm, or for performances and social dancing starting at 7:30pm! Semi formal or formal attire recommended.

Doors open at 6:15.

Please bring a student or government-issued photo ID to check in. This event is open to all UC Berkeley students and their guests (limit 2 guests per student), and members of collegiate ballroom teams.

Welcome Week Spring 2026 – Join Cal Ballroom!

We are holding free classes the week of January 26. No dance experience, dance shoes, or partner is required!

*All lessons will be held in Eshleman Hall Room 240.*

Monday 1/26, 8:30 – 9:30 pm, TANGO

Tuesday 1/27, 8:30 – 9:30 pm, CHA CHA

Wednesday 1/28, 7 – 8 pm, SWING

Friday 1/30, 7 – 8 pm, BACHATA

Email president.calballroom@gmail.com or check out our Instagram for any questions!

Workshop Collaboration with Pointe of Berkeley!

We are co-hosting a ballroom and ballet workshop with Pointe of Berkeley Sunday, 8/31, 11 am – 1 pm in Eshleman Room 240. There will be a ballet class followed by a Latin ballroom class. All are welcome, no registration needed!

Berkeley Beginners 2025

More information will be provided in summer 2025
Berkeley Beginners Website

Berkeley Classic 2025

May 3rd, 2025

We are so excited to announce that we will once again be hosting our annual competition, Berkeley Classic! Click here for more information.