Ongoing Dances
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Ongoing Dance Events
Last Updated 12/27/11 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
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.
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
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. Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance. Lindy, East Coast, Bal, Charleston. Trotter Building, 410 W. Geer St. Durham. Beginner Lesson 8 PM. Sometimes intermediate lesson at 7 for extra cost. Dance 9-12. $7 www.hotclubofdurham.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
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. 10P-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
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 Spice Street International Night at Spice Street, Chapel Hill. Latin, Europop, Mediterranean, Hip-Hop, House. One floor mostly Latin, others mixed. 9:30-2:30 AM. Men $20, women $10. 3 DJs. Strice dress code. 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 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.
Various Saturdays Live Country Western or Beach Bands at Crossroads Entertainment, 7P-2A, Wake Forest www.crossroadsincnc.com
Various Saturdays TSDS Swing Dance, Murphey School, 3717 Murpey School Rd, Durham, between Durham and Hillsborough off Hway 70. Live Bands, with occasional DJ Dance. See Upcomings www.dancegumbo.com/upcoming-dances . $11/9 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 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 TSDS Swing Dance Carrboro Century Center except in Summer. 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 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
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
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. Loafer's Beach Club SImply Dance. Shag and West Coast Swing. 5 PM. Free. www.loafersbeachclub.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 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.