Upcoming & Ongoing Dance Events

Ongoing:  

Mondays

Every Monday Argentine Tango Practica Dance Plus Studio, Durham. 7-10 PM $5 www.ingarobertas.com

 

Every Monday during 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. Everybody welcome. http://studentorgs.unc.edu/uncbdc/

 

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday Longbranch West Coast Swing and Country Western Two Step Longbranch, Raleigh. Basic CW2 Step lesson at 7 and intermediate West Coast with Antoinette at 8. Longbranch is now smoke free on Tuesdays. $7/5 www.longbranchsaloon.com

Every Tues
Carmen's Latin Dance. Carmen's Cuban Restaurant (good food!) Lesson Begin/intermediate with Betto 7-8:30 PM $15. Social 8:30-11. Free. www.carmenscubancafe.com www.mambodinamico.com

 Every Tuesday. Ballroom Dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Durham. 8 PM www.dancingfads.com

 

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 International Folk Dance Beth El Synagogue, Durham. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8:00 $3 www.chifd.org

 

Every Wednesday Argentine Tango Practica Tangophilia Guided Practica with Jason Laughlin 9:30-10:30 Triangle Dance Studio $5 www.tangophilia.com

Every Wednesday Lindy at Loafers, Stomp House Swing (lindy) Loafers Beach Club, Raleigh. DJ Dance 8:30-11:00 $9/6 There are often Lindy related lessons prior to the dance. Check with Loafers or Stomp House. www.loafersbeachclub.com www.stomphouse.com

Thursdays

Every Thursday Latin Party, Red Room Raleigh Lesson 9-10, dance to 2 AM. Latin mix. Women Free, Men $5 www.trianglefiesta.com

Every Thursday Irish Set Dancing Millbrook Exchange Park Raleigh 872-4156 7-9 PM $5 per month

 

Every Thursday Thursday Night Dance Party at Loafers 7:30 PM Shag and West Coast DJ, occasional live band. www.loafersbeachclub.com

Every Thursday English Country Dancing, Sun Assembly Beth El Synagogue, Durham 7:30-9:30 $5 www.sunassembly.org

Every Thursday Salsa Dance at Carmens Cuban Cafe in Morrisville near RDU Airport. 10 PM to 2 AM $5 Men $0 Women www.mambodinamico.com www.carmenscubancafe.com

Every Thursday Country Western at Longbranch Saloon. Lesson 7P Dance 8. $7/5 www.longbranchsaloon.com .

Every Thursday. Ballroom Dance. Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Durham. 8 PM www.dancingfads.com

 

1st and 3rd Thursday Waltz Social Live music with Ted Ehrhard and friends. Seymour Center, Chapel Hill 2051 Homestead Rd. 7-9:30 $3

 

2nd Thursday. Waltz, Swing, Scandanavian. Bruce Emery and Dee Dee Laurilliard put together this DJ'd event with instructionals throughout the evening. 7-9 PM $3 Donation. Seymour Center, Homestead Rd. Chapel Hill. Contact Bruce 834-2031

Directions: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/SeniorCenters.asp

4th and 5th Thursday Ballroom Social Seymour Center, 2051 Homestead Rd. Chapel Hill. 7-9:30 $2 John 933-8982

 

Fridays

Every Friday Loafer's West Coast Swing Dance Loafers Beach Club, Raleigh. 8 PM $8/6 www.loafersbeachclub.com

Every Friday Salsa Friday at TJ's Nightlife, Raleigh. Door 8 Lesson 9:30-10 $5 cover. Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton. www.tjsnightlife.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 Echo Park, Raleigh 6:30-10:30 $2 www.chifd.org

Every Friday Latin Night at Rumba 54. Hway 54 and 55 in Durham in the old Montas Lounge. Casino lesson with Eduardo of Paso a Paso at 10 PM. Dance 11 $10. Mix is mostly salsa with Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton. www.rumba54nc.com www.stepbystepsalsa.com

Every Friday Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire, Raleigh. 8:15-9:15 $10

www.carolinadance.com

1st Friday International Night, Spice Street Chapel Hill. DJ Latin, Europop, Indian, Mid-East. 9:30-2:30 AM $15 men $10 women www.trianglefiesta.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 Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire, Raleigh Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-10:30 www.carolinadance.com

2nd and 4th Friday Vintage Jazz Dances. Lindy, Balboa, and charleston. Music from the 1920s through 40s. Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd., Durham. 9PM -12 MN. $5 Info: Rosa Matusik, rosam78@yahoo.com

 

3rd Friday Argentine Tango Milonga Triangle Tango. Open Eye Cafe, Carrboro 8-12 $5 www.triangletango.org

3rd Friday CSDA Contra Dance Carrboro Century Center Lesson 7 Dance 8 Live Band above in Upcomings $8 967-9948

 

3rd Friday Cimaron Latin Dance Night. Club 9, Durham. Benefits El Kilombo, latino non-profit. Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton. 10-2 $10/5 919-688-8768.

 

4th Friday Argentine Tango Social Tangophilia at Parizade in Durham. 10:30-2 AM $10 includes one beverage 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 Dance Plus Party. Dance Plus Studio, Durham 8-10:30 $10

www.ingarobertas.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 and West Coast Dancing Loafers Beach Club, Raleigh. 8 PM $8/5 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 Rumba 54. Hway 54 and 55 in Durham in the old Montas Lounge. As opposed to Friday which is more salsa and more dance oriented, this will be an even mix of Reggaeton, Merengue, Salsa, Hip hop, etc. No lesson. Dance 11 $10. Mix is mostly salsa with Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton. www.rumba54nc.com  

 

1st and 3rd Saturday TSDS Swing Dance, Durham Armory, Durham  Live Bands, see above in Upcomings. $11/9 Lesson 7 Dance 8-11:30 www.triangleswingdance.org

1st Saturday Salsa Social Cobo Brothers and SalsaforU do a joint social at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lesson 8 Dance 8:30-11 PM $5 before 9 $7 after. www.salsaforu.com www.cobobrothers.com

 

1st Saturday Argentine Tango Milonga. Nantucket Grill (5826 Fayettville Rd., Durham) 10 PM $5 www.triangletango.org

2nd Saturday The Cobo Brother's Copa Night Salsa Dance George's Garage and G-Loft, next door, Durham. The garage has salsa, mambo, and cha cha, and G-Loft has Reggaeton, Top 40, salsa. 11 PM- 2:30. $12, Ladies $8 before 11:30. Strict dress code. 

www.cobobrothers.com

2nd Saturday Triangle StarDusters Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Durham. 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.  www.triangleswingdance.org

2nd Saturday Argentine Tango Social Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lesson 8 Dance 9-2 AM $10 www.tangophilia.com

 

2nd Saturday NC Squares Square Dance Live Band (see Upcomings) Usually Pleasant Green Community Center, Durham. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 PM $7  

http://www.unc.edu/~japhill/ncsquares/ncsquares.html

3rd Saturday Salsa For U Social Fred Astaire Studio, Durham. Lesson 8. Dance 8:30-12. $7 www.salsaforu.com

 

3rd Saturday Tangophilia, Argentine Tango Social Helios Annex, Raleigh. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8:30-1:30 AM $10 includes one beverage. www.tangophilia.com

3rd Saturday USA Ballroom Dance (formerly USABDA) Highland United Methodist, Raleigh. Lesson 7 Dance 8-11 $10/7 www.triangleusa.org

 

3rd Saturday Battle of the DJs Tallulah's, Chapel Hill. Latin, techno, international, hip hop. 10-2 $7 www.trianglefiesta.com

3rd Saturday Occasional Mostly Waltz. Mostly waltz with some Hambo, Tango, Swing... Triangle Dance Studio 5-7 $7 www.trianglevintagedance.com

 

4th Saturday Leah’s Saturday Night Fever Dance Party (Ballroom/Social Dance) Lesson 7:30pm Dance 8 - 10pm $10 Refreshments Requested
McMannen United Methodist Church, Durham.

4th Saturday Argentine Tango and Swing. Mix of 1/2 Tango and 1/2 Swing. Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lessons 8 Dancing 9-12 PM $5 www.triangletango.org

4th Saturday Elegancia Latin Evenings Salsa. Jibarra Tequilla Lounge, Six Forks Rd., Raleigh. 11P to 2:30 AM. $10. Women free to 12 MN. www.cobobrothers.com

 

Last Saturday (4th or 5th) Brazil Dance Tallulahs, Chapel Hill 11 PM $5 www.talullas

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 Social Felix Padilla and SalsaforU host a dance at Triangle Dance Studio. Lesson 6-7 PM- alternates Rueda when Felix does the dance and On 2 Mambo when Mathew Walden does it.. Dance 7-10. $5

 

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 Longbranch West Coast and Country Western Two Step Lessons 7 PM (line dance and beginning West Coast Swing)  Dance 8, $7/5 www.longbranchsaloon.com

Every Sunday Contact Improv Balanced Movement Studio, Carrboro 2-4 PM $5 http://carolinacontact.org/

Every Sunday
West Coast Swing and Salsa Practica Laura Rose and Wade do WC Swing from 2-4 and Salsa from 4-6. There is a bried 30 minute lesson beginning each segment and then guided practice. Triangle Dance Studio. $5 www.DanceFourFun.com

1st and 3rd Sunday Argentine Tango Practica Triangle Dance Studio 7-10 PM $5 www.triangletango.com

2nd and 4th Sunday Argentine Tango Practica Helios Annex, Raleigh $8-15 4-8 PM www.tangophilia.com

Would you like to list your local dance event for FREE?
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Saturday Night Fever Dance Party
(McMannen)
Saturday - June 28th
7:30PM  -  Dance Lesson      8PM  -  Dance Party
Admission $10;  Refreshments Requested;  No Partner Necessary

(919) 632-9429