Ongoing Dances

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Ongoing Dance Events
 
 
 
Last Updated 4/20/12 Email jackhwolf@yahoo.com with corrections or additions.
 

 
Mondays
 
   
Every Monday Purple Fez Jazz Club Swing Dance at Amra's Cigar and Cocktail Bar, 107 Glenwood, Raleigh. Beginner's Lesson 7:00 dance 7:30 to 10:00. Lesson $5. Dance Free. DJ Dance Frankie aka Frankie Hagan  www.dancefrankie.com www.amrasraleigh.com  www.dancefrankie.com
 
 
Every Monday Durham Dance Wave Free form improv ecstatic dance. Cotton Room at the Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St. Durham. 7:30- 9:00 PM.  Suggested donation $7. www.durhamdancewave.com
 
 
 
Tuesdays
 
   
Every Tues Carmen's Salsa After Work Dance. Carmen's Cuban Restaurant (good food!) Lesson Begin/intermediate with Betto 7-9:00 PM $15. Social 9-12. $5. Free if taking class or possessing a Mambo Dinamico Mambo Card. 
 
  
Every Tuesday during the UNC school year. Free Ballroom Lessons sponsored by the UNC Ballroom Class. 5:30-7:30 Woolen Dance Space. Public welcome. http://www.unc.edu/ballroom/
 
 
Every Tuesday Tropical Tuesdays Bachata, Merengue, Salsa at Pitt Bar and Lounge, 7428 Capital Blvd, Raleigh. 9:30-1:30. $5
 
 
Wednesdays
 
 
  
Every Wednesday After Work Mingle Shag and West Coast at Loafer's Beach Club, Raleigh. 5:45 PM-11 PM. Free dinner while available 6:30-7:30. DJ dance, shag and west coast,  with occasional band. $8 guest/ $5 members, more if live band. www.loafersbeachclub.com
 
 
Every Wednesday International Folk Dance Beth El Synagogue, Durham . Lesson 7:30 Dance 8:00-10:00 $3 www.trianglefolkdancers.org

 

Every Wednesday. Senior Dance Club. Social Ballroom with Live Band. Live music. Check with Betsy Blake re club and other Raleigh Ballroom clubs 784-0395 bbdncr7@aol.com

 

Every Wednesday  Salsa Xtreme Wednesdays at Cinco de mayo Mexican Restaurant, 1502 E. Franklin St. (near Estes) Chapel Hill. Lesson 9:30 Dance 10 PM to 1 AM. Free before 11. $5 after.

 

Every Wednesday Ecstatic Dance. Spirit based improv. 7:45 PM -9:30. Flowjo, 100b Brewer Lane, Carrboro. $7 Donation. www.theflowjo.com

 

1st Wednesday Triangle Jazz Ochestra Open Practice. Swing Dancers and listeners welcome. 7:45-9:30 PM Arts Center in Carrborro. Free. www.trianglejazzorchestra.com 

 

2nd & 4th Wednesday Mucho Rhythm Mix of Ballroom in the "rhythm dances" with some Latin dance, notably Hustle, Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Salsa, Samba and more at The Union, 327 W. Davie St. Suite 114, Raleigh. Lesson 7:45-8:30. Dance 8:30-11. $10 http://www.muchorhythm.com/

   
Thursdays
 
 
 
Every Thursday. Salsa Night at Cuban Revolution Bar and Restaurant 318 Blackwell St. Downtown Durham in the ATHD. Sponsored by Cobo Brothers. 80% salsa with some bachata, merengue. Lesson 9 PM. Dance 9:30-1AM. $5. www.cobobrothers.com  www.thecubanrevolution.com
 
 
 
Every Thursday. RDU Rent Party Dance. Swing dance at Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd. Durham.  9 PM - 12 MN. $5 suggested donation. www.rdurentparty.com
 
 
Every Thursday (Spring Summer Only April 12-Aug 9)  North Hills Mall Summer Beach Music Series Live Beach Bands on the Commons at North Hills, North Raleigh. Cosponsered by Loafer's Beach Club 6-9 PM. Free. www.northhillsraleigh.com  www.loafersbeachclub.com
   
  
 
Every Thursday Argentine Tango Practica at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. 7-9 PM $5 www.triangletango.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, 4801 Leigh Dr. Raleigh.. Door 7P Dance 8:30 PM $12/8 www.tjsnightlife.com 
 
 
 
Every Thursday Latin Thursdays at Oryx, 510 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh sponsored by Triangle Fiesta. lesson 9:30-10:30. Dance to 2 AM. Early salsa morphing to reggaeton and hip hop. www.trianglefiesta.com
 
 
  
1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday Waltz Social Live music with Ted Ehrhard and friends.  SeymourCenter , Chapel Hill 2051 Homestead Rd.  7-8:30 $3
 
  
  
 
4th Thursday Latin Night at Mosaic Lounge, 517 W. Jones St. Raleigh. 9:30 P-2 AM. No cover. Dance Instrction to begin 10   www.mosaicwinelounge.com
 
  
4th and 5th Thursday Ballroom Social   SeymourCenter , 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 $10 guest/ $8 member www.loafersbeachclub.com
 
 
   

Every Friday Dance Blues Friday at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lesson 8-9 PM. Dance 9-12 with DJ. $7/5 Students.Free with volunteering. www.rdublues.org

 

Most Fridays. West Coast Swing, Country Two Step, Line Dance. at Longbranch Saloon, 608 Creekside Dr. Raleigh Doors. Schedule may change for nights with live band. 6:30, Line Dance lesson 7 PM, Beginning CW Two Step Lesson 7:30,  Intmd West Coast swing lesson at 8:15 with Antoinette Tailleur followed by open dancing or Live Country Band. until 10. $8/6 members. www.longbranchraleigh.com
 
 
Every Friday City of Raleigh Dance Social Ballroom. DJ. PullenCommunity Center. $2 7-9 PM Betsy Blake 784-0395 bbdncr7@aol.com
 
 
Every Friday International Folk Dance Glen EdenPark , Raleigh 6:30-10:30 $2 www.trianglefolkdancers.org
  
 
Every Friday Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire, Raleigh. 8:15-9:15 $10  www.carolinadance.com
 
 
Every Friday. Ballroom Dance. A Step To Gold, Raleigh. 1 & 3 Friday 9-10 PM $5. Preceeding 90 min workshop for an extra $10. 2,4, & 5 Friday 9-10:30 $10. Preceeding 45 minute workshop for extra $5. www.asteptogold.com
 
 
Every Friday Mixed Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country at DPM Studios, Clayton (Raquel Williams). Lesson 8 PM. Dance 8:30-10. $5 www.dpmstudios.com
 
 
Every Friday Live Beach/Shag  Band at Tuxedo Junction, Wake Forest. Occasional DJ Dance if band not available. $15 guest $12 members. Doors 7. Complimentary Food. Band 9-12 or 1. www.tuxedojunctioninc.com
 
 
Every Friday. Latin/International Party at Mirage Raleigh, 400 W. North St, Raleigh. 10 PM. VIP $20. Expect more nightclub crowd than dancers. www.iMambo-nights.com
 
 
1st Friday COSC Contra Dance at the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsbororough near the Sportsplex. Sponsored by Triangle Country Dancers. Lesson 7 PM Dance 7:30-10:30. $9/7. www.TCDancers.org
 
 
1st Friday International Party at Babylon, 309 N. Dawson, downtown Raleigh. Sponsored by Triangle Fiesta with mix of Latin and International $20 men $10 women. $10 extra if in the wrong clothes (jeans, plaid pajamas) 10 PM to 2 AM. www.trianglefiesta.com
 
  
1st Friday starting July 2011 NC Squares Square Dance Live Band (see Upcomings) Usually Carrboro Century Center .  Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-11 PM Donation  www.ncsquares.com
 
  
2nd Friday Kallista Night. International dance mix. Brasa Brazillian Steak House, Raleigh. 10P-2AM. Free www.trianglefiesta.com
 
 
2nd Friday. Paso Salsa Social at Paso Dance Studios, 1601 E. Geer St., Durham. 8 PM- 11 PM. $5. www.pasodancestudios.com
 
   
2nd and 4th Friday TCD Contra Dance 2nd at CarrboroCenturyCenter , 4th at Pleasant GreenCommunity 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
 
 
2nd and 4th Friday. Beach Music shag dancing with DJ or Live Band. Tuxedo Junction, Wake Forest. Doors 7. Complimentary food. Live bands 8-9. Event to 11 PM. $15/12 members www.tuxedojunctioninc.com
 
 
3rd Friday CSDA Contra DanceCarrboroCenturyCenter Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 Live Band above in Upcomings $8 www.csda-dance.org 967-9948
 
 
3rd Friday Latin Night at Trinity Lounge, 1803 W. Markham, Durham. 10 PM. No cover. www.trinitylounge.com
 
  
3rd Friday Argentine Tango Milonga at Open Eye Cafe, 101 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro. Lesson 8-9. Dance 9-11:30. $5 www.triangletango.org
 
  
5th Friday (when they occur) TCD Contra Dance at PleasantGreenCommunity 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 Cimarron Latin Night at 4020 Lounge at 4010 Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham. Doors 10 PM. Lesson 10:15 PM. $5 advance at at www.cimarron.eventbrite.com or $10 door. Proceeds go to El Kilombo Community Cnter. Facebook .

  
 
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 Night at  LoafersBeach Club, Raleigh. Usually DJ, occasional band. 8 PM $8 guest/ $6 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
    
 
Most Saturdays Live Country Western Bands or DJ Country Western at Longbranch, 608 Creekside Dr., Raleigh. Prices vary. www.longbranchraleigh.com
 
 
Various Saturdays TSDS Swing Dance,  Murphey School, 3717 Murpey School Rd, Durham, between Durham and Hillsborough off Hway 70 or Carrboro Century Center, Carrboro. Live Bands, with occasional DJ Dance. See Upcomings for specific band or DJ. www.dancegumbo.com/upcoming-dances . $12/ $8(member) for live band, $10/$7(member) for DJ dance.  Lesson 7 Dance 8-11:30 www.triangleswingdance.org
 
 
1st Saturday Contra Dance. David DiGiseppies monthly dance at Carrboro Century Center. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 PM. $9.
 
 
1st Saturday Salson Goza DJ Salsa Mike at Carmen's Cuban Cafe, Morrisville. 10 PM. Latin mix. $10. $5 through Triangle Salsa Meetup w RSVP. www.carmenscubancafe.com
 
   
1st Saturday Argentine Tango Milonga at Triangle Dance Studio sponsered by Triangle Tango. 8P to 2A. $8 www.triangletango.org
 
 
1st Saturday World Vibe Party sponsored by Triangle d'Noche at Jibarra, 327 W. Davie St. Downtown Raleigh. Latin, Reggaeton. Top 40. Latin Dance early, transition to Reggaeton, House Top 40 after MN. 10-2:30. $10 ladies free before 11 PM. www.trianglednoche.com
 
 
1st and 3rd Saturday Shag Dancing sponsored by Eno Beach Shag Club at Time Out Sports Bar in the Holdiay Inn 1301 Fordaham Blvd (15/501 bypass) Chapel Hill. 7-11:30 www.enobeachshagclub.com
 
  
2nd Saturday Triangle StarDusters Ballroom Dance Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Durham . Kevin Frank DJ. 7:30-11 PM Lessons though not always at 7:30. Dance 8:15-11. $12/7 members 942-7232
 
 
 
2nd Saturday Argentine Tango Social Triangle Dance Studio, Durham . Lesson 8 Dance 9-2 AM $7. Refreshments and snacks. www.tangophilia.com
 
  
2nd Saturday International Fest Party at Jibarra Lounge, 327 W. Davie, downtown Raleigh. Latin, house, international, Latin rock. 10:30 PM. $10 Dress code. www.jibarra.net  www.imambo-nights.com 
 
 
3rd Saturday Salsa For U Social Fred Astaire Studio, Durham . Lesson 8. Dance 8:30-12. $7 www.salsaforu.com
 
  
3rd Saturday USA Ballroom Dance (formerly USABDA) Highland United Methodist, Raleigh. Lesson 7 Dance 8-11 $10/7 www.triangleusadance.org
 
 
3rd Saturday TSDS Swing Dance Live band. Durham Armory. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8-11 $11/9.  www.triangleswingdance.org
 
3rd Saturday International Party at Babylon, 309 N. Dawson, Raleigh. Latin, House, Top 40, Reggaeton. 3 Djs and dance floors. $10 . Ladies free before 11. 10:30 PM Info at www.trianglednoche.com
  
 
4th Saturday Dance Gumbo. The Classic Dance Gumbo is a mix of Swing, Latin, Ballroom, Waltz, Zydeco, Country Two Step, and improv. If we do a themed dance like a Latin Gumbo or Country Western Gumbo, then half of the music will be that theme, and the other half, the standard mix. If there is a lesson, it will be at 8 and dance at 8:45. If no lesson, dance is at 8:30. See home page, here, www.dancegumbo.com, for details. Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd.  8:30 PM.
 
 
4th Saturday Ballroom Dance  with Leah Long, McMannen United MethodistChurch , Durham . Lesoon 7:30 Dance 8-10 $10 632-9429
 
 
4th Saturday Cafe Con Leche y Azucar Latin Dance at Port City Java, 234 Fayetville St. Raleigh. Lesson 9 PM. Dance until 1 AM. $5 before 10 PM and $10 after. Produced by Mambo Dinamico. www.mambodinamico.com
 
 
Last Saturday Colombian Party. Salsa, Merengue, Vallenato. Sponsored by Triangle d'Noche at Jibarra, 327 W. Davie St. Downtown Raleigh. 10-2:30.  $10 ladies free before 11 PM. www.trianglednoche.com
 
 
 
 
Sundays
 
 
Every Sunday Sunday Salsa Social at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lesson 6:30. 7-10 PM $5 Mostly salsa with some Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata. www.dancegumbo.com
 
 
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  Early Ballroom Dancing Lesson 3:45 Ballroom Dance 4:30-6:00. Second and Fourth Sundays have Early Latin Lesson 3:45 Latin Dance 4:30-6:00.  $10/8 (senior over 62) /6 member. Third Sunday has Early Workshops 3:30-6. Two lessons, extra $5 for 1 and $8 for both. www.musicanddance.com
 
  
  
 
Every Sunday  A Step To Gold Dance Party A Step to Gold Studio, 6278 Glenwood Av., Raleigh, features lesson fromm 6:30 to 7:15 and dance 7:15-8:45. $15 for class and dance or $10 dance only. www.asteptogold.com
 
  
Every Sunday Ecstatic Dance Improv group dancing with spiritual basis. Flowjo, 100b Brewer Lane, Carrboro. 11A-12:45. $7 donation. www.theflowjo.com
 
Every Sunday Contact Improv at Flowjo, 100b Brewer St. Carrboro. Lesson 4-4:45. Dance 4:45-5:45. Lesson and dance, suggested donation $10-15. Dance only $5.