If you’re looking for a fun, friendly atmosphere and enjoy dancing in the San Francisco Bay Area, come to one of our afternoon dances. These dances are held on the 2nd Sunday of each month and include a free lesson from a local professional instructor, followed by an afternoon of social dancing on a spacious, sprung maple wood dance floor.
Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps or an experienced dancer you’ll find a place here. Our dances include a wide variety of styles, including American Smooth and Rhythm, International Standard and Latin, as well as popular social dances like Nightclub Two-Step, West Coast Swing, Argentine Tango, Bachata and Hustle. There is also the occasional Line Dance.
In addition to our Sunday afternoon dances, we hold two special events each year: April Coronation and December New Year’s Gala. These are formal events, featuring a three course sit down dinner and an evening full of dancing. You don’t want to miss them!
For more information, check out our Calendar to see the dates of our upcoming dances.
We look forward to dancing with you!
Svetlana Gites
President – Golden Gate Smooth Dancers, Inc
* President – Svetlana Gites
* Vice President – Dan Ansaldi
* Treasurer – Carl Chesbrough
* Recording Secretary – Elizabeth Li
* Corresponding Secretary – Rita Steed
* Social Chair – Stella Wong
2025 State Queen – Vera Harvey
2026 Queen – Amy Ansaldi
* Board Liaison – Amy Ansaldi
* Parliamentarian – Rita Parma
Sergeant-At-Arms – Les Lin
Dance Rules – Igor Tilinin
Music Coordinator – Carl Chesbrough
Web Director – Carl Chesbrough
Beverage Master – Mary Walker
Hotel/Special Events Coordinator – Dan Ansaldi
Queen Coordinator – Amy Ansaldi
Dance Host Coordinator – Janice Snyder
Editor – Jerry Bowes
Property Custodian – Elizabeth Li