Ongoing Dances

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Ongoing Dance Events
 
Updated 8/1/10 Email jackhwolf@yahoo.com with corrections or additions.
 

 
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
 

Free 30 minute West Coast Swing Lesson at Loafers Beach Club, Raleigh, with Robin Smith and Shari Huggett. 7 PM. Intermediate and advanced lessons follow at charge.. www.loafersbeachclub.com
 
 

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. $5. Free if taking class, having dinner at Carmen's or possessing a Mambo Dinamico Mambo Card. 
 
 
Every Tuesday West Coast Swing Lesson and Dance at Dynamic Sound, 241 Horizon Dr. Raleigh with Antoinette Santoro Tailleur  Lesson 8 P, all levels, dancing thereafter $10 w lesson. www.danceyourbody.yolasite.com
 
 
 
Wednesdays
 
 
   
Every Wednesday After Work Mingle Shag and West Coast at Loafer's Beach Club, Raleigh. 5:30PM-11 PM. Free dinner while available 6:30-7:30. DJ dance, shag and west coast,  with occasional band. $6 guest/ $3 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 Beach Music, Shag, Live Bands Crossroads Entertainment, Wake Forest 7P-2A http://www.myspace.com/crossroadsnc

 

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

 

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

  

   
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 
 
 
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. Free before 9:30. $5 thereafter. www.cobobrothers.com  www.thecubanrevolution.com
 
 
Every Thursday. Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance.  Lindy, East Coast, Bal, Charleston. Trotter Building, 410 W. Geer St. Durham. Lesson 8 PM. Dance 9-11:30. $7 www.hotclubofdurham.com
 
 
  
  
Every Thursday. Country Line Dance at Longbranch Salloon, 608 Creekside Dr. Raleigh 6:30 Lessons start at 7 PM with practice and open dancing until 10. $8/6 members.  www.longbranchraleigh.com
 
   
1st and 3rd Thursday Waltz Social Live music with Ted Ehrhard and friends.  SeymourCenter , Chapel Hill 2051 Homestead Rd.  7-8:30 $3
 
  
2nd Thursday. Waltz and More- DJ Dance. About half Contra Style Waltz with Swing, Schottische, Hambo, American Tango. 7:00-8:45 PM  Free. SeymourCenter , Homestead Rd.Chapel Hill . Directions: http://www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/SeniorCenters.asp
 
 
3rd Thursday. Latin and Salsa Night at Mosaic Wine Lounge, 517 W. Jones, Raleigh, downtown. DJ and occasional live band. No cover. 10 PM  www.mosaicwinelounge.com
 
 
4th Thursday. California Connection. Being a mix of swing, Latin, Ballroom, Country Western, at Loafer's Beach Club, Raleigh. Lesson 8 PM. Dance 8:30. www.loafersbeachclub.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 $9 guest/ $7 member www.loafersbeachclub.com
  

Every Friday Beach Music, Shag Crossroads Entertainment, Wake Forest, 7A-2P

 

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

 
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
 
 
Various Fridays Country Western, Live Bands at Crossroads Entertainment, 7P-2A, Wake Forest 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. Dress code. www.trianglefiesta.com  

  
  
 
2nd Friday Kallista Night. International dance mix. Brasa Brazillian Steak House, Raleigh. 10P-2AM. $5 ladies, $10 gents. www.trianglefiesta.com
 
 
2nd Friday Guaro Rumba. Colombian theme Latin Dance with DJ Salsa Mike at Rumba 54, Durham. Free before 11 then $10. Dress nice.   http://www.meetup.com/Carolina-Latin-Social/
 
   
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
 
 
3rd Friday CSDA Contra DanceCarrboroCenturyCenter Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 Live Band above in Upcomings $8 www.csda-dance.org 967-9948
 
 
3rd Friday Cimarron Latin Night at Marvell Event Center, 119 W. Main St., Durham. Sponsored and all profits to El Kilombo non-profit community center. Two floors and dj's- one mostly salsa, other with Reggaeton and Hip-hop. 10PM-2 AM. $10 men $5 women.
 
  
3rd Friday Argentine Tango Milonga at Open Eye Cafe, Carrboro. Lesson 8-9. Dance 9-11:30. $5 www.triangletango.org
 
 
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 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 Last Friday Latin at Carmen's Cuban Cafe. Latin, reggaeton. Sponsored by Carolina Latin Social with DJ Salsa Mike. $5 before 11 then $10  http://www.meetup.com/Carolina-Latin-Social/
 
 
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/ $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  (Off For Summer) By SalsaforU at Triangle Dance Studio, Durham. Lesson 8 Dance 8:30-11 PM $5 before 9 $7 thereafter . www.salsaforu.com
 
 
1st Saturday Contra Dance. David DiGiseppies monthly dance at Carrboro Century Center. Lesson 7:30 Dance 8 PM. $9.
 
 
1st Saturday Argentine Tango Milonga at Triangle Dance Studio sponsered by Triangle Tango. 9P to 1A. $8 www.triangletango.org
 
  
 
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 Copa Salsa/Mambo Night. Cobo brothers monthly event at Giorgio's in Cary. 10 PM- 2:00 AM. $12. $8 for ladies before 10:30. Dressy attire. www.cobobrothers.com
 
 
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  9:00-1:00 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. www.trianglefiesta.com
 
 
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 MethodistChurch , Durham . Lesoon 7:30 Dance 8-10 $10 632-9429
 
 
 
 
 
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 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. 1:30-3 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