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Wednesdays
Every Wednesday when dance classes are in session Cobo Brothers Salsa Social Triangle Dance Studio 9-10 PM Free. Check website to see if happening www.cobobrothers.com
Every Wednesday After Work Mingle Shag and West Coast at Loafer's Beach Club, Raleigh. 6PM-11 PM. Free food 6:30-7:30. DJ dance with occasional band. $5 guest/ $3 members, more if live band.
Every Wednesday International Folk Dance Beth El Synagogue, Durham . Lesson 7:30 Dance 8:00 $3 www.chifd.org Every Wednesday Beach Music, Shag, Live Bands Crossroads Entertainment, Wake Forest 7P-2A http://www.myspace.com/crossroadsnc
Thursdays
Every Thursday Latin Party, Red Room Raleigh Lesson 9-10, dance to 2 AM. Latin mix.$5 www.trianglefiesta.com
Every Thursday English Country Dancing, Sun Assembly Beth El Synagogue, Durham7:30-9:30 $5 www.sunassembly.org
Every Thursday Rayz Deck Party. Beach. Shagging with live beach bands and occasional DJ at TJ's Night Life. Door 7P Dance 8:30 PM $12/8 www.tjsnightlife.com
1st and 3rd Thursday Waltz Social Live music with Ted Ehrhard and friends. Seymour Center , Chapel Hill 2051 Homestead Rd. 7-8:30 $3
2nd Thursday. Waltz & More Social- Waltz, Swing, Schottische, Hambo, American Tango. Bill Birmingham produces this DJ'd event with instructionals throughout the
4th and 5th Thursday Ballroom Social Seymour Center , 2051 Homestead Rd. Chapel Hill . 7-9:00 John 933-8982
Fridays
Every Friday Loafer's West Coast Swing Dance Loafers Beach Club, Raleigh. 8 PM to 2 AM $9 guest/$6 member www.loafersbeachclub.com
Every Friday Latin Dancing Under The Stars. Havana Grill, Chatham St. Cary . 7-12 PM. No cover. DJ mix of salsa, merengue, bachata. Good Cuban food. On the patio. www.thehavanagrill.com
Every Friday Dance Blues Friday. Blues dancing at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lesson 8:30-9:30. Dance 9:30-12:30. $7 Contact RaleighDurhamBlues@gmail.com
Every Friday City of Raleigh Dance Pullen Community Center. Live band of dj, $5 or $2 respectively 8-11 PM 861-6052
Every Friday International Folk Dance Glen Eden Park , Raleigh6:30-10:30 $2 www.chifd.org
Every Friday Latin Night at Rumba 54. Hwy 54 and 55 in Durham in the old Montas Lounge. Dance 11 $10. Mix is Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton. www.rumba54nc.com
Every Friday Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire, Raleigh. 8:15-9:15 $10 www.carolinadance.com
Every Friday Country Western, Live Bands at Crossroads Entertainment, 7P-2A, Wake Forest http://www.myspace.com/crossroadsnc Every Friday Beach Music, Shag Crossroads Entertainment, Wake Forest, 7A-2P http://www.myspace.com/crossroadsnc
1st Friday International Night, Spice Street Chapel Hill . DJ Latin, Europop, Indian, Mid-East, Hip-Hop. 9:30-2:30 AM $15 men $10 women www.trianglefiesta.com
1st Friday Argentine Tango Milonga, TangoVita, Studio Tango - RTP, South Durham . Music by DJ, 90% tangos/milongas/valses & 10% other (latin, techno, world music). 8:00 - 9:00 PM Intro Lesson 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM $8/person ($5/student); $3/person after midnight. Appetizers & drinks included Contact: Gulden 919-423-7681 www.tangovita.net
1st Friday Carrboro Dance Jam Improv freestyle dance. Balanced movement studio, Carrboro 8-10:30 $5-10 www.balanced-movement.com
2nd and 4th Friday TCD Contra Dance 2nd at Carrboro Century Center , 4th at Pleasant Green Community Center , Durham . Lesson 7:30 PM Dance 8P. Live bands listed in Upcomings. $9/7 members www.TCDancers.org
2nd and 4th Friday Elite Ballroom Dance. Ballroom, Latin, and Swing at Elite Ballroom in Morrisville. $10 8-10:30 PM www.eliteballroomdance.com
3rd Friday CSDA Contra Dance Carrboro Century Center Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 Live Band above in Upcomings $8 www.csda-dance.org 967-9948
3rd Friday Cimaron Latin Dance Night. Club 9, Durham . Benefits El Kilombo, latino non-profit. Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton. 10-2 $10/5 with rsvp 919-688-8768.
3rd Friday Zone Dance Balanced Movement Studio, Carrboro. Trancedance meditation, eclectic music. 8-9:30 $5-10 www.balanced-movement.com
4th Friday Argentine Tango Social Tangophilia at Parizade in Durham . 10:30-2 AM $10 includes one beverage and snacks. www.tangophilia.com
5th Friday (when they occur) TCD Contra Dance at Pleasant Green Community Center , Durham . Dance 8P. For experienced dancers. No lesson and no walkthroughs. Live bands listed in Upcomings. $9/7 members www.TCDancers.org
Last Friday Island Vibe Friday. Latin, reggaeton. Carmen's Cuban Cafe. Sponsored by Carolina Latin Social with DJ Salsa Mike. 10 PM. $10 www.carolinalatinsocial.com
Various Fridays Ballroom/Swing/ Latin at A Step To Gold Studio, Raleigh . Dates of dances vary so check website. 8:30-10:30 $10 www.asteptogold.com
Saturdays
Every Saturday Shag Party at Loafers Beach Club, Raleigh. Usually DJ, occasional band. 8 PM $8 guest/ $5 member, more if band. www.loafersbeachclub.com
Every Saturday. Dancing After Hours. Live bands at Irregardless Cafe, Raleigh. Jazz and swing combos for swing and ballroom. 9:30 PM. Free. www.irregardless.com
Every Saturday Dance Under The Stars Latin Night. Havana Grill, 404 W. Chatham St. , Cary . 7-12 PM, outdoor patio. Family event, bring your kids. Salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata. www.thehavanagrill.com 460-8662.
Every Saturday Rumba 54. Hway 54 and 55 in Durham in the old Montas Lounge. Mix of Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Hip hop, etc. Dance 11 $10., Ladies free before 11. Mix is mostly salsa with Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton. www.rumba54nc.com
1st Saturday TSDS Swing Dance, Durham Armory Live Bands, see above in Upcomings. $11/9 Lesson 7 Dance 8-11:30 www.triangleswingdance.org
1st Saturday Salsa Social SalsaforU and Carolina Latin Social at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham followed by dancing at Carmen's Cafe, Morrisville. Lesson 8 Dance 8:30-11 PM $5 before 9 $7 after $8 will get you into Triangle Dance followed by dancing at Carmen's from 11 until. www.salsaforu.com
1st Saturday Contra Dance. David DiGiseppies monthly dance at Carrboro Century Center. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 PM. $9. www.daviddg.com
2nd Saturday The Cobo Brother's Copa Night Salsa Dance Parizades, 2200 W. Main St., Durham . 11 PM- 2:30. $12, Ladies $8 before 11:00. Strict dress code. www.cobobrothers.com
2nd Saturday Triangle StarDusters Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Durham . Kevin Frank DJ.8-11 PM $12/7 942-7232
2nd Saturday TSDS Swing Dance Carrboro Century Center. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-11 $11/9. Band listed in Upcomings. September through April. Summer DJ dances at Triangle Dance Studio. www.triangleswingdance.org
2nd Saturday Argentine Tango Social Triangle Dance Studio, Durham . Lesson 8 Dance 9-2 AM $7. Refreshments and snacks. www.tangophilia.com
2nd Saturday NC Squares Square Dance Live Band (see Upcomings) Usually Pleasant Green Community Center, Durham . Off for summer. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-11 PM $8
3rd Saturday Salsa For U Social Fred Astaire Studio, Durham . Lesson 8. Dance 8:30-12. $7 www.salsaforu.com
3rd Saturday TangoVita Argentine Tango Milonga Triangle Dance Studio . Lesson 8:30 Dance 9:00-1:30 AM $8. www.tangovita.net
3rd Saturday USA Ballroom Dance (formerly USABDA) Highland United Methodist, Raleigh. Lesson 7 Dance 8-11 $10/7 www.triangleusa.org
3rd Saturday TSDS Swing Dance Live band. Durham Armory. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-11 $11/9. www.triangleswingdance.org
3rd Saturday Triangle Fiesta South American Frenzy Brazilian, Latin and Euro. DJ Lula and Salsa Mike. Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse, Raleigh. $10 men $5 women 10P-2A.
4th Saturday Dance Gumbo. Dance Gumbo will be a themed dance. 50% will be the classic mix of swing, Latin, waltz, zydeco, two step, and the other 50% will be the theme of the night as in Latin Gumbo, Country Western Gumbo, Waltz Gumbo Ballroom Gumbo, Caj/Zyd Gumbo. Triangle Dance Studio 8:30 PM.
4th Saturday - Ballroom Dance with Leah Long, McMannen United Methodist Church , 4102 Neal Rd. Durham . Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-10 $10 632-9429
4th Saturday Argentine Tango. Triangle Dance Studio, Durham . Lessons 8 Dancing 9-12 PM $5 www.triangletango.org
Various Saturdays A Step To Gold, Ballroom/Swing/ Latin. Dates of dance vary so check website. A Step To Gold Studio, Raleigh . 8:30-10:30 $10 www.asteptogold.com
Sundays
Every Sunday CDC Swing Dance Elks Club, Raleigh. DJ Dance. Lesson 6. Dance 7-10:30. First half is predominantly East Coast and Lindy and second half, West Coast. First Sunday also has Ballroom Lesson 3:45 Ballroom Dance 4:30-6:00. Second Sundays have Latin Lesson 3:45 Latin Dance 4:30-6:00. $8/6 www.musicanddance.com
Every Sunday Salsa Rueda Practice All levels welcome. Triangle Dance Studio 4:30-6 PM. $5 www.ruedardu.org
Every Sunday Spring to Fall Weaver Street Market Sunday Brunch At WSM, Carrboro. 11 AM Free. Dancing in the grass. Live bands. See Upcomings for specific artist. www.weaverstreetmarket.com
Every Sunday TJ's Nightlife, Raleigh. Beach and line dancing. Line dance instruction 5-6. Open DJ dance 6 until. Shag and Line Dancing. $0 member, $5 guest. www.tjsnightlife.com
Every Sunday Contact Improv Dance Jam. Free syle contact improv. Ninth Street Dance, Durham. 1-3 PM. $5. www.ninthstreetdance.com
Most 3rd Sunday TangoVita Argentine Tango Practica, Triangle Dance Studio. 11:30- 2 PM Guided Practica with Gulden Ozen. Brunch included. $8 www.tangovita.net
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ONGOING DANCE EVENTS LIST - Thanks to Jack Wolf - updated 8/09 |
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Mondays Every Monday when campus in session. UNC Ballroom Classes. Two one hour lessons 7:30-9:30. At the "underground" in the Student Union where the bowling alley once was. Free. Everybody welcome. www.uncballroom.org
Tuesdays Every Tues Carmen's Salsa After Work Dance. Carmen's Cuban Restaurant (good food!) Lesson Begin/intermediate with Betto 7-8:30 PM $15. Social 8:30-12. $3. Free if taking class, having dinner at Carmen's or possessing a Mambo Dinamico Mambo Card. www.carmenscubancafe.com www.mambodinamico.com
Every Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson and Dance at Reds with Albert and Antoinette Tailleur at Red's 1595 Capital Blvd. Raleigh 27603 inside the beltline just North of Wade Ave. Music 7P .Lesson 7:30, all levels, dancing thereafter $10 w lesson. Food available. http://www.albertantoinettetailleur.synthasite.com/
2nd and 4th Tuesdays Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance. Lindy, East Coast, Balboa Charleston. 7-11 PM. Duke Coffehouse (Trinity and Buchanan). Eno River Unitarian for summer.
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Photos from Leah’s Feb 2009 Dance Party |
