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Seven
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"I feel I was born to dance." Gregg Burge
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Sunday weekly. Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing, plus lesson and refreshments. $12 ($10 USADance Members) Lesson 7-8 Beginners Dancing to 10:30PM at Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 856-429-9154 or website. Now offering 2 -7 week Intermediate Dance Lessons from 6-7PM - additional charge. For the entire night $17 ($15 for USA Dance Members) Check website for more info.(Updated 1/15/09) Sunday (call for dates) Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Practice Parties at the LaCrest Health Center, 624 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446, 12:45-3:45 PM, $10 per person, 215-855-2711, email or dancingattheymca.com/ (Updated 12/4/07) Sunday weekly. Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing, plus lesson and refreshments. Lessons 7 to 7:45 Beginners and 7:45 to 8:15 PM Intermediate, dancing to 10:30 PM. At Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. 856-429-5355 or www.dancehaddonfield.org (Updated (1/7/08) Sunday weekly. Over 55 Social Ballroom Dance, Stardust Ballroom 363 West Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. Live band, pastries, and SPS social club $9, www.stardustbellmawr.com or 856-931-4000 (Updated 2/3/10) Sunday weekly. Indian Classical Dance, The Archana Dance Academy Middletown Community Center, 2140 Trenton Road, Levittown PA 19056. 'Bharatnatyam' and Bollywood fusion classes. 1 - 3:00 p.m. http://www.thearchanadanceacademy.com/ (Added 1/15/07) Sunday weekly. Indian Classical Dance & Contemporary Ballet Lessons for All Ages. Nava Nritya Dance Academy, Blue Bell, PA, http://www.navanritya.org/, 215-280-3241, email (Updated 1/15/07)) Sunday weekly (except holidays, and NO DANCING JULY 20 - AUG 31, 2008) International Folk Dancing. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Dances taught for first hour and reviewed throughout the evening; beginners welcome; $3 admission, first time free. 6:00 - 8:30 pm. 610-923-0997 or www.lvfolkdancing.org, tesshmo@yahoo.com Updated 07/22/08) Sunday, weekly. EXCEPT DURING July and August & holidays- Israeli Folk Dancing Germantown Jewish Center, Lincoln Drive & Ellet treet, 10:00 am-12:30 pm. 215-247-9614. Call for the summer schedule. (Updated 1/16/07) Sunday.Israeli Dancing at the Klein JCC, 10100 JUamison Ave., Phila., PA 19116. 7-11pm. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN. Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21, $5 per senior over 65.www.rakdan.com, 215-760-6800 or rakdan@comcast.net. (added 1/7/10) Sunday, weekly. Kids Latin Class, 10100 Jamison Ave,Philadelphia,PA 19116. Ongoing classesintroduce children 5 and older to ballroom dances such as ChaCha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive. Children develop creative expression and self confidence. Dance and fitness at this level is further developed through international music rhythms and provides a foundation to further develop hand-eye coordination and group cooperation. 1-2 PM. 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 11/11/08) Sunday, weekly. Beginner Foxtrot and ChaCha. 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Ongoing group classes are open for both singles and couples, designed to teach students the basic principals of social dancing which include patterns, musicality, rhythm partnering, technique, style and the characterization of each dance., 8:00-9:00 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Updated 6/16/09) 1st, 3rd & 5th
Sundays. Argentine Tango. The
Dance Depot, 50 W. 3rd & Walnut Sts. Collegeville, PA. 19426.
4 to 8PM. Newcomers lesson in the first hour. Light snacks and beverages
provided. Free parking in large lot at the front door. No partner
required. 484-744-1077 or website.
(Updated 2/25/10) 1st Sunday. Group Motion on the Main Line. Contempradance Center 396 W. Lancaster Ave. (Route30) Strafford, Pa. 19087. 2 miles west of Blue Route (between Wayne and Devon) 7pm-9pm Admission $20.00 (First-timers only $15.00) A celebration of self expression, through improvisational dance/movement, live world music and the creative spirit. Guided by Laura Bertin 610 640 4666 or email. (Updated 1/15/07) 1st Sunday, Sept-June.
Irish Set Dance Xavier Hall, 201
Broadway, Westville, NJ. 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Live music varies monthly.
$15 pp. Coffee, tea and ice water are provided. BYOB or snacks.
We do encourage people to bring scone, sweets, etc. Sponsored by 2nd and 4th Sundays, Ballroom and Latin Dancing, The Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd PA, 4 - 7PM (Lesson 4-4:30), 610-896-5221 (Updated 1/15/07). 2nd & 4th Sundays, "Milonga in the 'Burbs" by Tango Mas, Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Rd, Ste P, West Chester PA. A new Milonga starting June 26, 09, $10, 3 PM to 6 PM. 610-883-1974, www.tangomas.net or email, (Updated 05/06/2009) 2nd Sundays. Shag The Delaware Valley Shag Club's monthly swing dance party website (added 7/25/06) 2nd Sundays. Swedish Couple Dancing, The Baird Hall/Philadelphia Dance Conservatory on the New Covenant Campus, 7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Live music and teaching by Alicia Björnsdotter Abrams. Beginners and musicians welcome; $5-$10 on a sliding scale according to need. 3-5 PM.www.aliciaabrams.info/philadance.html (updated 9/30/08) 2nd Sundays. Israeli Folk Dancing Jewish Community Center of Delaware, 101 Garden of Eden Road, Talleyville (north of Wilmington), DE 19803, 3:00 - 5:00 PM. pm 302-478-5660 or website (updated 12/27/04) 2nd Sundays Tango & Milonga Atrium Studio, 4721 North Crescent Blvd (Rte 130), Pennsauken, NJ. Dance from 10:30a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. 856-661-9166. http://www.atriumdance.com. (Updated 3/9/06). 3rd Sundays - Milonga en Casa Pot Luck Dinner and Tango Dancing at Buttonwood Ballroom, 1315 Buttonwood St, Philadelphia, 7:30 pm - midnight, $10. Kelly Ray and Lesley Mitchell provide soft drinks and snacks. 215-574-9555, website, or email (Updated 8/09/04) 3rd Sundays. Afternoon Tea Dance Blue Moon Dancesport, 319 E. Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA 19341 (off Rt. 30 near the Exton Square Mall & Rino's Pizza). Enjoy an afternoon social dancing every third Sunday at Blue Moon Dancesport. Light refreshments and lesson included. A perfect way to end the weekend. Couples and singles welcome. Admission: $12/person. 2:00 pm - Lesson, 2:45-5:00 pm - Open Dancing. (610) 363-8679 or www.dancebluemoon.com. (Added 12/28/09). 4th or 5th Sundays
Mostly Waltz Usually in
Broomall, PA, please check location and times. Sunday afternoon
of mostly waltzes and other couple dances. (polka, swing, tango,schottische,
one step, zwiefachers, etc.) Pre-dance instruction 2:30 - 3:30,
dancing 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Admission $12. With live music, sponsored
by The Waltz Project. For more information call 215-483-0726, 215-643-4397
or consult web site. Check
website for lessons on Mondays or Wednesdays. (Updated 1/7/10)
Every other Sunday. Country Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $10/$5 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 2-3pm Dance 3pm-6pm 610-348-6727, www.idancepottstown.com (updated 11/11/08) Twice Monthly, call for dates South Jersey Ballroom Dance Club has dances with lessons. In the summer, dances are twice monthly on Saturdays. Dances are held at Christ Church Parish Hall, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ. For dates and info call George at 609-889-0681, or Email (Added 3/30/04) Occasional Sundays (check first), Garland Dancing Usually held at Merion Friends Meeting, 615 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, A. 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Germantown Country Dancers. 610-407-0460, email or website. (Updated 4/11/07). |
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| Monday Monday, weekly. Ballroom and Latin Dancing. Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center,LLC. Beginners 1: 6:30pm-7:30pm, Beginners 2: 7:30pm-8:30pm, Latin Mix (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata) 8:30pm-9:30pm. 421 Feheley Drive, Unit B, King of Prussia, PA 19406. 610-731-0022; www.umdgc.com; www.myspace.com/prolatindancer (Updated 4/25/08) Monday, weekly. Beginner's Ballroom Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382. 7pm and 8pm, 610-701-0600. carouselballroom.com (Added 12/03/08) Monday, weekly. Sept - June Contra, English & Scottish Country Dancing.Pineland Country Dancers. Westfield Friends School, Rt. 130 & Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson, NJ. 8:00-10:00 instr. and dancing. 856-779-9084 (updated 10/14/03) Monday, weekly. Country Dance Night. Polish Association Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, Pa 19114. Music at 7:00pm. One line and one partner dance lesson starting at 7:30. Open dancing until 10:30 $8.00 per person. Contact Ray and Gail Garvin, Country Xpress (215) 657-5929. email (Updated 11/27/07) Monday, weekly. Country Dance - (Starting April 12,2010) Kickin Kountry With Kountry DAncing @ Alfie's 2417 Welsh Road Philadelphia PA 19114 Country Line Dancing & Lessons Food, Drink & FUN Wooden Dance Floor !! $8.00/cover, 7:00pm - 11:00pm , (215) 671-1460 kountrydancing.com, email (Added 3/7/10) Monday weekly. Bellydance & Folklore (Egyptian Style) with Nagwa Sa'id. 7:00- 9:00 pm at Nagwa Sai'ds Studio 215-333-5642. (updated 4/16/03) Monday weekly. Flamenco
Ma Beginning
flamenco dance class, taught by La Lhianna, at Angler Movement Arts
Center, 1550 E. Montgomery Ave. in Fishtown. 7:30pm. (215) 586-0760,
ladylhi@yahoo.com. Monday, weekly. Irish Dancing. Mixed Ceili Sets & Step dancing (Hard and Soft-shoe) Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #853. 335 W Washington St. West Chester, PA 19380, 8-9 PM, www.AcademyofIrishDance.org or 484-797-3211, $15.00 per person per evening. (Added 9/27/07) Monday, weekly. Irish Set Dance Class at Cadbury Center, Rt. 38 (Beside the Cherry Hill Mall), Cherry Hill, NJ. 8.00pm to 10.00pm all year. Teaching by Ed Quigley and Eileen McCullough. $5 per person. Classes held downstairs. Eileen McCullough: 856.983.7464, email (3/29/08). Monday, weekly. Irish Set (Advanced) Dance Class at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), Carpenter Lane and Emlen Sts, Mt. Airy. 7:30-9:30pm. (check for summer schedule). Teaching by John Shields and Cass Tinney. For info contact John 215.722.1674 or Cass 215.637.9366, (Updated 9/12/05) Monday.Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027. 7:30-10:15pm. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN. Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21, $5 per senior over 65.www.rakdan.com, 215-760-6800 or rakdan@comcast.net. (updated 1/7/10) Monday, weekly. Salsa DanceSport Academy.1 West Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, 7pm - 7:45pm 610-642-2525. http://www.dancesportpa.com/, dancesportacademy@yahoo.com. (Added 3/9/07) Monday, weekly. Beginner
Tango. 1040 Mill Creek Rd, Feasterville, PA 19053.
Ongoing group classes are open for both singles and couples, designed
to teach students the basic principals of social dancing which include
patterns, musicality, rhythm partnering, technique, style and the characterization
of each dance., 7:30-8:30 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com,
or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com
(Updated 12/09/08) Monday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing. St. John's Episcopal Church, Lansdowne & Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Basic class is 7:00, general class at 8:00 (the classes overlap). The social class begins at about 8:00 and goes to 9:30. Contact Cecily Selling, 215-248-5998 or check our website for further details. (Updated 09/08/09) Monday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing. Sports room main building Crosslands Retirement Community, on PA Route 926 (Street Road) in Chester County, just east of PA Route 52. This Experienced Class begins at 7:15 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Contact Jeanne Wilson, 610-388-0192. Check our website for further details. (Updated 09/08/09) Monday, weekly. Soul Line Dance Class, First Presbyterian Church of Germantown, 35 W. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 267-872-4749; www.381productions.com; email; $5.00. (added 4/29/05) 2nd & 4th Mondays.
Swing Dancing with rob & Sheila
at the Beehive Pub, 20 White Horse Pike (Rte #30), Lawnside, NJ, 08045.
7:00 - 11:30pm. Free 1/2 hr. swingdance lesson and a West Coast Swing
music mix for dancing. Cost is Free !! No Cover Charge, Free Parking
!! www.robandsheiladance.com
609-519-0793 (added 1/14/10) Monday, monthly. International Dance Music Jam Musicians and singers welcome to join the International Folk Sounds to play music from around the world. Bring your instrument and/or voice and a music stand. Music will be provided or bring enough to share. 8 to 9:30 on the following dates: Sue Anderson 610-688-3284 or website .
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Tuesday Tuesday, weekly. Beginner's Ballroom DanceSport Academy.1 West Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, 7:45pm - 8:30pm , 610-642-2525. /www.dancesportpa.com/ (Added 3/14/07) Tuesdays, weekly. Intermediate Ballroom, Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382. 7pm and 8pm. No partner needed. More information: 610-701-0600 or carouselballroom.com (Added 10/5/09) Tuesday, weekly. Country Dance Night North Penn Elks 2737 Trewigtown Road Colmar, Pa.18915 Beginner Lesson 7:10 Intermediate Lesson 7:30-8:30 Dance Till 11:00 $8.00 per person. Contact Dave Kim (215) 997-7688 email, web site. (Updated 12/10/04) Tuesday, weekly. Country LIne Dancing The Brickette Lounge, 1335 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA. In a club atmosphere, two lessons with lots of open dance in between. 1st lesson at 8pm. Beginner lesson at 9pm, $5.00 cover to DJ. 484-678-535, email or www.dancingwithpatti.com. (Added 1/27/09) Tuesday, weekly. Country Western, Masonic temple, Prospect Lodge 9th & Lincoln Aves. (Rt 420), Prospect Park, Pa. 7:00p - 10:30p Country line & couples dancing w/instructions. $7.00/person city 610-583-3549 or email cityscountryk@rcn.com (Added 7/6/06) Tuesday, weekly. Country Westerm Dancing (Starting March 16, 2010) Kickin Kountry With Kountry DAncing @ NORCOM, Norcom Community Center 10980 Norcom Road Philadelphia PA.19154 Country Line Dancing & Lessons $7.00/walkin, 6:45pm - 8:45 pm (215) 613-1070,kountrydancing.com or email, (added 2/28/10) Tuesday, weekly. DanceFusion, 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Ongoing classes include a three part sequence for optimal dance/exercise results, Warm Up/Workout,Latin Technique, Latin Choreography. Latin Fusion teaches all the latest dance moves and hottest choreography out in the ballroom world. The Latin Fusion class enhances creativity, develops confidence and self esteem, improves dance skills. 6-7:30 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 11/11/08) Tuesday - Country Western Line & Couple Dance Fraternal Order of Eagles, 920 Trenton Rd., Fairless Hills, Pa. lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing till 10:30 p.m. $7.00 per person, snacks provided, for more information contact Country Music Fever at 215-547-3229 or e-mail (Updated 7/3/06) Tuesday, weekly. (except no dance on the last Tuesday of the month. Best to call, first.) Mostly English Country Dance. Friends Meeting House, Friends Avenue at Lake Street, Haddonfield, NJ. 8:00-10:00 pm 856-429-9186 or email. Experience not necessary; all dances taught and prompted, as needed. Children, 10yrs + who want to dance, accompanied by an adult, are welcome. Free parking adjacent to Meeting House."(Updated 7/5/06) Tuesday weekly.
Grown
Folks Tuesday.
Bop, Cha-Cha & Line Dance. 8pm-1am at 4501 Kelly Dr. $5.00 til 9:30.
email or 215-740-6248 (Added
3/18/05) Tuesday, weekly. June to Sept. Int'l Folk Dancing. Phila Museum of Art at the top of the museum steps in Philadelphia. 8:00-10:30 p.m., weather permitting. Sponsored by the Fairmount Park Commission. 610-352-4432 (Updated 7/7/09) Tuesday, weekly. (except City of Phila. holidays) October to March Int'l Folk Dancing At Lloyd Hall, One Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive, Phila. $5, 8:00p.m.-9:50 p.m. Sponsored by the Fairmount Park Commission. 610-352-4432. (Updated 10/16/09) Tuesday, weekly - Israeli dancing. Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, NJ (corner of Kresson & Cropwell) . Beginners welcome. 7-10pm, email. (Updated 5/27/08) Tuesday, weekly. Israeli Folk Dancing Beth Sholom Congregation, Old York Rd near Meetinghouse Rd, Elkins Park, PA. . 7:30-10:00. 215-379-0641 or send e-mail. Tuesday, weekly. Lindy Hop and Blues, Ethical Society Building on Rittenhouse Sq, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Lessons in Lindy Hop and Blues dancing starting at 8PM. Social dance & practicum from 9-midnight. All for only $5! http://lindyandblues.com (Updated 1/23/09) Tuesday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing Parish Hall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Classes are 7:30-9:00 PM. There will be a free introduction to Scottish Country Dancing class on September 22, 2009. Two 6-week basic class sessions are scheduled. The first session goes from September 29, 2009 to October 27, 2009 and a second session goes from November 3, 2009 to December 8, 2009; Contact Jill Emery, 215-591-0750 or Steven Rusche, 215-646-6293 prior to attending. Check our website for further details. (updated 09/08/09) |
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Wednesday, weekly. Appalachian Clogging, Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. Call for times. 215-643-4397 or www.fiddlekicks.com, (updated 1/24/10) Wednesday, weekly. Ballroom & Latin at the Fiesta Dance Club. Beth El Ner Tamid, 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA 19008. See web site. for details. (Updated 8/29/06) Wednesday weekly. "Ballroom By Request" Open Practice Time. 119 Galey Street Media, PA 19063. No partner necessary. Light snacks provided. 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Behind Pinocchio's Restaurant, Directions, $10 www.ballroomjoe.com (04/28/07) Wednesday, weekly.
Beginner Ballroom, Carousel Ballroom,
319 Westtown Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382. 7pm and 8pm. No
partner needed. 610-701-0600 or www.carouselballroom.com
(Added 10/5/09) Wednesday, weekly. Contra and English Country Dancing Princeton Country Dancers. Suzanne Patterson Center, behind Princeton Borough Hall and the police station, Princeton, NJ. 7:45-10:30 instruction and dancing. 609-683-7956, 609-924-6763 or consult web site. (Info updated 6/5/07) Wednesday - Country
Western Line & Couple Dance Fallsington American Legion,
300 Yardley Ave., Fallsington, Pa. lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by open
dancing till 10:30 p.m. $7.00 per person, snacks provided, for more
information contact Country Music Fever at 215-547-3229 or e-mail
(Added 11/6/01) Wednesday, weekly. Country Westerm Dancing DJ Dean (Kountry Dancing) at The NORCOM COMMUNITY CENTER 10980 Norcom Road NE Philadelphia 7:00 to 8:45 pm $5.00 Cover. (215) 676-0797, kountrydancing.com or email, (updated 11/09/09) Wednesday, weekly
(no dancing in August). English Country
Dancing. Germantown Country Dancers. Merion Friends Meeting,
615 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA. 7:30 instruction, 8:00-10:15
dancing. 215-836-0426, 610-688-5284, 856-858-3385, 215-248-1530 or consult
web site. Wednesday, weekly. Hustle, Swing and Latin Dancing. Michael's Cafe, 3640 Street Road in Bensalem, Pa. 8:30PM - 12:45AM. no cover, free parking, complimentary hustle dance lesson at 8:30PM. 215-633-7171 (Added 2/7/10) Wednesday, weekly. International Folk Dancing (No dancing in August 2008) Beaver Folk Dancing at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington, PA. 8:00 instruction, 8:40-10:00 dancing. Day: 610-688-3284 or consult web site. (Updated 5/17/06) Wednesday, weekly. International Folk & Square Dancing. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE. 7:30-9:30. instr. and dancing. 302-478-7257 or 610-277-0844 or consult web site. There is the Israeli dance on 4th Wednesday and usually 2nd Sunday 3- 5 PM of each month. (Updated 12/09/06) Wednesday, weekly. Irish Ceili Social Dancing 1301 S. Rodney St., Wilmington DE 19805 Beginners ceili (Irish social dance) on 7 pm, advanced 7:30, set dance class 8:30. Sponsored by the New Castle County Irish Society. 302-369-0101 or 302-478-4568 or website. (Added 1/11/05) Wednesday, weekly October-July. Irish Set Dance Class KOC Hall, Palymra, NJ from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Teaching by Eileen McCullough. $5 per person. Eileen McCullough: 856.983.7464, email (3/29/08). Wednesday, weekly. Irish Set Dance Class (for beginners) at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), Carpenter Lane and Emlen Sts, Mt. Airy. 7:30p-9:30p. (check for summer schedule). Teaching by John Shields and Cass Tinney. For info contact John 215.722.1674 or Cass 215.637.9366, (Updated 9/12/05) Wednesday, weekly. Kids Latin Class, 10100 Jamison Ave,Philadelphia,PA 19116. Ongoing classesintroduce children 5 and older to ballroom dances such as ChaCha, Samba, Rumba, and Jive. Children develop creative expression and self confidence. Dance and fitness at this level is further developed through international music rhythms and provides a foundation to further develop hand-eye coordination and group cooperation. 7-8 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 11/11/08) Wednesdays, weekly. Latin night with dance lesson, Brasil's Restaurant Home Page, 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Lessons at 9:00 PM, dancing at 10:00 $5, 215-413-1700 (Added 10/13/03) Wednesday, weekly. Line Dancing for Beginners, Intermediate and some Advanced, Location: The Yorkhouse, 5325 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $5 per person, $8 couples, $3 children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult), $3 seniors (65+) Class is held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30. Class is also available some Saturdays. Check our Web site for the schedule. 267-439-0515, http://www.bowlegsproductions.com or email. (Added 02/10/08) Wednesday Nights Oldies/Motown - Line Dancing Lyrics Lounge Harison & Roosevelt Blvd. (Located in a shopping center) Philadelphia, Pa 7-12 (No cover charge) (Optional buffet for $5) 215-533-5888 (Added 4/30/03) Wednesday, weekly.
Line Dancing with lessons.
Fairmount Athletic Club, 499 S. Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA
19406. 7:00PM musicunlimited@comcast.net.
We feature 2 lessons. Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available. Smoke-Free
Facility. Large Shock-Mounted Dance Floor. Plenty of Free On-Site Parking.
$10 Admission (Added 1/24/10) Wednesdays, weekly. Swing Dance Night North Penn Elks Trewigtown Road Colmar, Pa. Lessons 7:00-8:30pm Open dance till 11:00 $8.00 per person. Contact Dave Kim of Marlin DJs. East & West Coast Swing, 2-step, Hustle, often with invited instructor. (866) 997-7688 www.marlindj.com. (Updated 11/28/07) Wednesdays, weekly. Argentine Tango Lessons and Practice, Holy Savior Club, 436 E. Main St. Norristown, Pa. 19401, Master Instructor Andrew Conway with Linda Chase will guide you in every step of the fundamentals in Argentine Tango. Followed by dancing for all levels. $90per. person 6 week series(includes practice session. $10 practice session only. Intermediate 7:00PM Beginners 8:15PM Practice 8:15PM-10:30, 215-634-1101 or www.amoretango.com. (Added 6/13/07) Wednesday, weekly.
Westie Wednesday with Rob &
Sheila at the Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 Crescent Blvd (rte #130), Pennsauken,
NJ, 08110. 7:00pm - beg WCS lesson, 8:00pm - int/adv WCS lesson, 9:00-11:30pm
social dancing. Cost $10 per lesson, $7 for the dance portion. Free
Parking, Free admission to the dance if you take either paid lesson
!! www.robandsheiladance.com
609-519-07693 (Added 1/14/10) Wednesdays, weekly. Zydeco Dance Party, Warmdaddy's, 4 South Front St, Philadelphia, 7-11p.m. 215-627-2500 (Added 10/13/03) 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Check first). Longsword Dancing Sponsored by Germantown Country Dancers web site. Merion Friends Meeting, 615 Montgomery Ave, Lower Merion. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. There is no obligation to attend regularly or to perform. For more information: email (Updated 8/30/06) Every other
Wednesday. Israeli Dancing at Carl
A. Fields Center, Princeton University, 86 Olden Street (at Prospect)
Princeton, NJ 08544. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing.
For additional information: website
or 215-760-6800 or email.(Info updated
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Thursday, weekly Ballroom dancing at the Peppermint Dance Club. Church on the Mall Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA7:15 Beginners Lessons 8:30 Intermediate Lessons 9-10:45 Dance Party. website or 610-825-3388 (Updated 10/15/08) Thursday, weekly Open Ballroom & Latin Dancing Class. No partner or experience necessary. 45 minute group lesson followed by a 45 minute practice session. Fairmount Athletic Club, 499 S. Henderson Rd. King of Prussia, PA 19406. 7:00 – 8:30pm. 610-733-4635, www.InvitationDance.com or email $12/person $20/couple. Visit website to register online. (added 12/7/09) Thursday, weekly. Intermediate/Advanced Ballroom Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382. 7:30 - 9:00 pm. 610-701-0600. carouselballroom.com (Added 06/22/09) Thursday, weekly.
Belly
Dance Basic Classes with Alexia.
The Drum and Dance Learning Center Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown,
New Jersey, 08505 (located in the Barracks Trading Post Plaza) 6:30
- 8:00 pm. For dancers at all dance levels. 609-324-7383 or www.drumdancecenter.com.
(06/26/07) Thursday, weekly. Country Line and Couples Dancing at The Club at Prospectors, Route 38 and Ark Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ. 7pm-1am, 856-235-1121 http://www.prospectorsrestaurant.com, All night dancing (7pm-1am) 3 lessons included (first lesson at 7:45pm) with $6 admission/cover.(Added 11/24/05) Thursdays, weekly. Country Dancing at Michael's Cafe 3640 Street Road, Bensalem, Pa (215) 633-7171. Dance Lessons from 6-7pm with Dave Kim of Marlin DJs Toll free (866) 997-7688 www.marlindj.com. NO COVER and plenty of Country Music till midnight. Additional beginner lessons on the rear dance floor throughout the evening. (Added 11/28/07) Thursdays, weekly. Country and Latin Line Dancing- BLUE MOON DANCESPORT, 319 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA by the Exton Square Mall. 7:15-8:15 pm. All ages welcome. No partners needed! $12/person. 610-363-8679 or http://www.dancebluemoon.com (Added 5/6/09) Thursday, weekly. DanceFusion, 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Ongoing classes include a three part sequence for optimal dance/exercise results, Warm Up/Workout,Latin Technique, Latin Choreography. Latin Fusion teaches all the latest dance moves and hottest choreography out in the ballroom world. The Latin Fusion class enhances creativity, develops confidence and self esteem, improves dance skills. 6:30-8:00 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 11/11/08) Thursday, weekly. FreeStep Dancing - The Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, 19119 (West Mount Airy). The most popular partner dance in England - now in the US too. Beginners lessons every week. 7.30 - 10.30. 215 360 1850, www.freestepping.com, (02/06/07) Thursday, weekly. Indian Cinematic and Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam - The Archana Dance Academy, Studio B, 209 Fairmount avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia 19123 7:40 PM to 9:40 PM. (267) 994-7285, thearchanadanceacademy.com/ (Added 5/3/07) Thursday, weekly. Irish Set Dancing MacSwiney Club, Greenwood & Walnut Sts, Jenkintown, PA. 8:00-10:00 dancing. 610-446-9338 Thursday, weekly. Historic Dancing Tapestry Historic Dancers, Royersford PA (between Valley Forge & Pottstown), 7:30-10:00. Colonial and Victorian Country and Social dancing. Beginner and experienced dancers welcome, no partner needed. Directions:610-705-3568, email, website (Updated 11/9/09) Thursday, weekly. Beginner Swing. 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116. . Ongoing group classes are open for both singles and couples, designed to teach students the basic principals of social dancing which include patterns, musicality, rhythm partnering, technique, style and the characterization of each dance. 9:00-10:00 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 06/16/09/) Thursday, weekly, Israeli Dancing at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion, PA 19066. 7:00-11:30pm. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN. For additional information: website or 215-760-6800 or rakdan@comcast.net. Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21, $5 per senior over 65 (Updated 1/7/10) Thursday, weekly.
Lessons and DJ'd Swing Dance with The Jazz Attic,
St. Mary's Church Community Center, 39th and Locust Walk, Philadelphia,
PA 19104, Lessons: 8:15 -9:15 PM in progressive six week series ($60
includes lessons and social dances) and open social dance ($5 dance
only) 9:15 pm - midnight. 267-258-5832 or www.TheJazzAttic.com.
(Added: 09/04/07) Thursday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing. Sports room main building Crosslands Retirement Community, on PA Route 926 (Street Road) in Chester County, just east of PA Route 52. This General Class welcomes beginners and begins at 7:30 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. Contact Jeanne Wilson, 610-388-0192. Check our website for further details. (Updated 09/08/09) Thursday, weekly. Social Dancing. Donny Pesce's Dance Party VFW Post #8867 of Brick NJ, 373 Adamston Road (off Rt 528), Brick, NJ 08723). 848.448.4666 or 732.279.6869. Featuring the *DonnyPesce Orchestra*. Every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Admission $10.00. Free parking, buffet, coffee, soda, snacks. (Updated 12/1/09) Thursday, weekly.
West
African Dance
with Audrey Davis.
The Drum and Dance Learning Center Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown,
New Jersey, 08505 (located in the Barracks Trading Post Plaza) 8:15
- 9:30 pm. For dancers at all dance levels. Pre-registration is recommended:
609-324-7383 or www.drumdancecenter.com.
(06/26/07) 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Salsa Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $10/$5 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-11pm. 610-348-6727, www.idancepottstown.com (updated 11/11/08)
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Friday weekly. Ballroom. Routes 73 and 130, Pennsauken, NJ (just east of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge behind the Pennsauken Mart.) They are open from 7pm to 12 midnight. Free lessions run from about 7:30 to 8pm. General dancing begins at about 8pm. there is a free buffet and B.Y.O.B. (856) 663-6376 or website (Added 11/25/05) Fridays, DJ Ballroom Dance/Latin Dance Mix, Stardust Ballroom 363 West Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ. 08031. The Stardust has the largest dance floor in the tri-state area. Friends, fun, and dancing. $12, 7:30 Dance Lesson, 8:15 General Dance 856-931-4000. www.stardustbellmawr.com (Updated 2/3/10) Friday weekly, Bop & Cha-Cha Crab Tavern 201 MacDade BLVD in Darby PA. Friday nights 8pm-2am $2.00 Bop & Cha-Cha Lessons every Tues. 7pm-9pm / Line Dance lesson from 9pm-11pm. All lessons are "FREE" 610-368-7043 or june.donaldson@alliedsecurity.com "$8.00 all U can eat buffet" (Added 3/1/05) Friday, weekly except 1st Fridays. California Mix of Dances The Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. 6:45 Dinner Buffet, 7:15 Beginner Lesson, 8:30 Intermediate Lesson, 9:00-10:30 Dance party $9.00/person includes everything. website or 610-825-3388. (Updated 6/21/04) Friday, Weekly.
Group Motion Dance Workshop.
3500 Lancaster Ave. Phila. Pa. 19104 Friday, weekly (although check schedule & location), International Folk Dancing - Kimberton International Folk Dancers Dancing is either at Kimberton Arts Building, 2208 Kimberton Road, Kimberton, PA, 19442 about 1/4 mile from the Kimberton Inn or about 1 mile west at the Kimberton Waldorf School eurythmy room, 410 W. Seven Stars Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460. 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. No partner necessary. Kimberton is three miles west of Phoenixville in Chester County, PA. Admission is $7 per person, $15 per family. Bring a snack or drink to share. For information, 610-827-1486, 610-942-4261 or e-mail. (updated 12/22/09) Friday, weekly, International Folk Dancing. Princeton Friday Night Folk Dancers. Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ. (behind Princeton Borough Hall and the police station.) 8:00p.m. Instruction. 9:00-11:00 Dancing. For details, call 908-369-8906 or consult web site (Info updated 7/4/06) Friday, weekly. International Folk Dancing. Newark International Folkdancers. George Wilson Center, 303 New London Road (Rte 896), Newark, DE. 8:00 instr., 9:00-10:00 dancing. 302-737-7321 or send e-mail. (Updated 8/9/04) Friday, weekly. Latin night with dance lesson, Brasil's Restaurant - Home Page, 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Lessons at 9:00 PM, dancing at 10 - 2, 215-413-1700 (Added 10/13/03) Friday, weekly. Milonga
& Argentine Tango Party The University City Arts League,
4226 Spruce Street, Phila. 9:00 pm -1:00 am, $10. Hosted by Kelly Ray
& Lesley Mitchell, 215-574-9555, website
or Friday, weekly. Old Time Oldies Dance Party - starting Friday, June 27th 2008 Bop, Cha-Cha, & Line - Songhi City Cultural Center - 3117 Master St.(across from the luxury town homes in Brewerytown Square) Philadelphia, Pa - 8:pm until 12:am - $8 admission - Light buffet severed from 9:pm until 10:pm - B.Y.O.B.- all parties & celebration's welcomed - 215-978-4640 (Added 5/24/08) Friday, weekly.
Scottish Country Dancing.
Classes run from September through May and are held in a private home
in Moylan, PA. The first (1st) Friday of each month, the class is for
Advanced Scottish Country dancers. Contact Kathy Giacoletti, 215-886-3529
for directions. The second (2nd) and fourth 4th) Friday of each month
classes are for Experienced Scottish Country dancers. Contact Bree Humphries,
215-380-4616 or Geoffrey Selling, 215-248-5998 for directions. There
are no classes on the third (3rd) and fifth (5th) Friday of each month.
All classes begin at 8:00 PM and are followed by a potluck tea. Check
our website for further details.
(Updated 09/08/09) Friday, weekly (except 1st Fridays). Swing Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $12/$7 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-12pm 610-348-6727, www.idancepottstown.com (updated 11/11/08) Friday, weekly. Tango lesson and Milonga Blue Bell School of Dance. Nackord Karate Studio, Gateway Shopping Center, 125 E Swedesford Rd. Wayne Pa. 19087. Two classes are usually held at 7:30 & 8:30. 9:30 p.m. Milonga. 215-681-6265 or www.amoretango.com. Check website for class schedule and prices. (Updated 3/23/08) Friday, weekly. Social
Dancing Valley Forge Dance School, King of Prussia, PA 19406,
7 -8 PM. Learn a social dance a month, just show up and pay $10 at the
door. 610-337-1772 or website
(added 7/21/06) 1st Friday. Ballroom By Request Dance Party, Rose Tree Fire Hall, Media PA. Great mix and rotation of dances and music, several songs of one dance before switching, Includes a “Coaching Corner” with an instructor teaching the intro step for each dance as it comes up in rotation. Average attendance 60-80 dancers of all levels and age. includes food and drinks, Large Masonite dance surface, plenty of parking. $12 at the door. Lesson in the theme dance starts at 8:00 with General dancing until Midnight. All details at www.ballroomjoe.com (Added 3/2/09) 1st Friday. Carousel Ballroom First Friday Mostly Latin Night Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382. Salsa lesson 8pm taught by Carlos Maldonado, open dancing 9-11pm. Enjoy light refreshments of appetizers and desserts. 610-701-0600. carouselballroom.com/ (Updated 06/22/09) 1st Friday. California Mix Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $12/$7 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-12pm 610-348-6727 website (Added 8/25/08) 1st Friday. English Dancing - Check for location:. 8:00p.m.. 609-393-3762 or consult web site. (updated 8/25/08) 1st Friday. (check during summer months) Irish Dancing - Hoolie. Knights of Columbus Hall, Broad & Elm, Palmyra, NJ near Tacony Palmyra Bridge. 8:00 - midnight, 856-429-0312. (Updated 10/13/03) 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday. Square Dancing. Dixie Derby Square Dance Club, Upper Moreland Township, P.O. Box 641, Hatboro, PA, 19040. Largest square dance club in the Delaware Valley. We have classes for beginners in square and round dancing, Classes for intermediate and advance rounds, easy level dances, plus level dances with rounds, and numerous activities. Visit our web site or send e-mail. (added 8/13/01) 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday. (except for May 6th) Strictly Ballroom Dance Party. La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020. Time of event 8:00 pm-12:30 am 215 638-0418 or www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com (added 3/18/05) 2nd Friday. Contra Dancing. Lambertville Country Dancers.St. Andrew's Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530. 8:00. 609-393-3762 or consult web site. (updated 3/21/05) 2nd Friday. Doubleshot Friday at the Atrium Dance Studio. 4721 Crescent Blvd (rte #130), Pennsauken, NJ 08110. "Got Swing?" with Rob & Sheila + "Hustle Explosion" with Brian Gallagher. 8:00pm - Late. 2 dance lessons, 2 dj's, 2 rooms for dancing, one price. Complimentary WCS or Hustle lesson included with paid admission to the dance. Cost $12 Free Parking www.robandsheiladance.com 609-519-0793 (added 1/14/10) 2nd Friday,
West Coast Swing. The Atrium Dance Studio, Rt.
130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 8:00-9:00 lesson; 9:00-1:00 Dance, 609-519-0793,
bpurkey@yahoo.com
(Added 3/24/07) 2nd, 4th Friday. International Folk Dancing. Westfield Friends Meeting House, 2201 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ, 08077. 8:30 - 10:30 pm. 856-546-0894 or 610-544-2828 or email (12/28/09) 2nd Friday usually, call for dates Cajun, Creole & Zydeco Allons Danser. T.K. Club, E Hector & Apple Sts., Conshohocken, instr. 7:30 p.m. dancing 8:30-midnight, 215-576-0839 or website (updated 2/5/06) 3rd Friday, Ballroom & Latin 116 W Baltimore Ave, 2nd Floor, Media, PA 19063. Beginner lesson 8:00 to 8:30 by instructor Alex Jacobs , dancing 8:30 to Midnight. http://tango411.com/Home.html (added 10/29/09) 3rd Friday, Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, Lesson @ 7:30 PM, Dancing 8:30 - 11:30, Admission usually $11, $8 w. student ID, 609-945-1883 or website, (Added 4/20/07) 3rd Friday of every month Open Dancing & Califronia Mix at the Third Street Alliance, 41 North Third Street (Next to the PNC Bank), Easton, Pennsylvania. 8-9 Lesson (instructors change from time to time and dances change monthly) Open Dancing 9-11 California Mix (John Thoder DJ). January 18, Cha Cha lesson with Con Gallagher. No partner necessary. $10-admission ($5 with student id). Presented by Easton Main Street Initiative www.eastonmainstreet.org phone 610-330-9940 (added 1/6/08) 4th Friday, Ceili Commodore Barry Club, Philadelphia. web site. Added 3/4/02) Every other Friday (check for dates) Traditional Indonesian Dance Class Delaware Studio in Wilmington, DE from 6:45-8:15pm at From March through June of 2008, we are focusing on Balinese Dances.For classes we do ask that each participant wears comfortable clothing. Sarongs are optional; if you don't own a sarong, we have many that you can borrow for practice. 302-367-8511 or www.indonesiancc.org. (Added 3/26/08)
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Saturdays, weekly. Ballroom Dancing Church on the Mall Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 7:15 beginners lessons, 8:30 intermediate lessons. website or 610-825-3388 (Updated 10/15/08) Saturdays, weekly. Ballroom and Latin Dancing.. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382 8:00 pm dance lesson taught by Carlos Maldonado, followed by Dance Party 9-11 pm, a mix of ballroom and Latin dances. All welcome - no partner necessary. Enjoy light refreshments of appetizers and desserts. carouselballroom.com/ or 610-701-0600. (Updated 06/22/09) Saturdays, weekly. Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dancing - BLUE MOON DANCESPORT, 319 E. Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA by the Exton Square Mall. 8:00-10:00 pm. Partner required. $12/person. 610-363-8679 or http://www.dancebluemoon.com (Updated 5/6/09) Saturday, weekly. Ballroom, Latin, and Swing Party & Lesson. Benny the Bum's, 9991 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115. Lesson from 9:00-10:00 PM, Dancing from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Live music broadcast on WOGL 98.1, . Free Admission, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 12/09/08) Saturday, weekly (except 1st Saturdays in summer May-Sept). Ballroom Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $12/$7 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 7:30pm Dance 8:30pm-11pm 610-348-6727, www.idancepottstown.com (updated 11/11/08) Saturday weekly. Bellydance
& Folklore (Egyptian Style) with Nagwa Sa'id. 12:00-1:30
at Nagwa Sai'ds Studio 215-333-5642. 215-333-5642. (added 4/16/03)
Saturday, weekly. Country Dance Party Montana West,1030 North West End Blvd, Quakertown, PA, 2 miles north of Rte 313 on route 309. 7:00PM - 2AM, lessons start at 7:30 beginner & intermediate levels. 21 and over to Enter, $8 cover charge. ( 215) 529-6070 or email. (Added 11/28/07) Saturday, weekly. DanceFusion, 10100 Jamison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Ongoing classes include a three part sequence for optimal dance/exercise results, Warm Up/Workout,Latin Technique, Latin Choreography. Latin Fusion teaches all the latest dance moves and hottest choreography out in the ballroom world. The Latin Fusion class enhances creativity, develops confidence and self esteem, improves dance skills. 1:30-3:00 PM, 267-210-5460, www.SpotlightDanceUSA.com, or Info@SpotlightDanceUSA.com (Added 11/11/08) Saturday, weekly. Flamenco. with Flamenco Ole, Mt. Vernon Dance Academy 1720 Mt. Vernon Street, Phila. Call for times, 215-232-5713 Saturday, weekly. International night with bands from Latin-Brazilian-Caribbean, Brasil's Restaurant - Home Page, 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Lessons at 9:00 PM, dancing at 10 - 2, $10, 215-413-1700 (Added 10/13/03) Saturdays, weekly. Italian Folk Dancing (call first to be sure class is being held) St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, 9th & Pierce Streets., Philadelphia. 10:30 a.m. - noon. 215-487-3229 or email. (Added 10/9/01) Saturdays, weekly. Latin Dance at Newman Center Basement. 33rd & Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104.Schedule: 6 – 7 pm Fashion Show Rehearsal (April 7th to May 19th, 07), 7-8 pm Latin Dance Lesson, 8-9:30 pm Dance Party. Cost: Student: $5; Non-student: $8. Call: 610-780-0211 to make sure the space is open. Penn Chinese Dance Club http://chinesedancingclub.googlepages.com/ (Updated 3/31/07) Saturdays, weekly. Soul Line Dance Class, Buff Hall, 817 N. Princess Avenue, Camden, NJ. 9:30 a.m. to 12:00, 267-872-4749; www.381productions.com; email; $5.00. (added 4/29/05) Saturdays--twice
monthly. Jersey Shore Ballroom
Dance Club Christ Church 157 Shore Road, Somers Point,
NJ. Ballroom lesson followed by general dancing. Lessons & instructors
change monthly.7:00-10:00PM (lesson 7:00-8:00PM). Lynda: 609 645-3269
or Pam: 609 398-8170. or email
. www.worknotes.com/nj/jerseyshore/dancing
(Added 6/30/06) 1st Saturday. California Mix - Swing /Hustle/Latin No-Name Dance, usually at 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ (check website), 7 PM, $12 admission covers lesson, some FREE advanced workshops, dance social party, refreshments, www.centraljerseydance.org, noname@centraljerseydance.org (updated 9/10/08) 1st Saturdays of the Month (Sept -June) Contra Dance. Elverson Dance Series at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 61 Morningside Drive, Elverson, PA (Approx, 3 miles east of Elverson off Route 23) Beginner instruction at 7:00 pm. Dance begins at 7:30-10:30 pm. Live music and callers. Admission $8 adults and $5 for seniors and students high school and younger. 610-856-5180 or website (Updated 8/16/09) 1st Saturdays, usually. Call to confirm. Contra Dance Church of Christ Uniting (near Wilkes-Barre), PA. 7:30 - 10:30, 570-333-4007 or consult web site. (Updated 1/10/09) 1st Saturday. Oct - May
except Dec. English Country Dancing.
with Germantown Country Dancers, Summit Church, Greene and Westview
Streets, Phila. Pa 19119. 7:30-10:30 p.m.Check the website for afternoon
workshops & picnic dinners. 215-836-0426, 856-858-3385, 610-623-1926
or consult web site.
1st Saturday, Feel
the Beat Productions on the Drive West River Japanese
Restaurant, 4501 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA. 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
215-605-2672; www.feelthebeatphilly.com 1st & 3rd Saturdays,
Social ballroom dancing, swing, latin,
hustle, and more, Sunset Ballroom, Ocean Acres Community
Center 1st Saturdays. West Coast Swing Dance with Rob & Sheila at The Swing Loft 116 W. Baltimore Ave, Media, PA, 19063, 8:00pm - Late. Complimentary WCS lesson with paid admission to the dance. Cost $12, Free Parking. www.robandsheiladance.com 609-519-0793 (added 1/14/10) 2nd Saturday. Country Western Dinner Dance, Masonic temple, Prospect Lodge 9th & Lincoln Aves. (Rt 420), Prospect Park, Pa. 7:30p - 11:30p dinner dance - country line & couples dancing w/dinner. $15.00/person city slickers. 610-583-3549 or email cityscountryk@rcn.com (Added 10/27/03) 2nd Saturday, Dances
of Universal Peace. Villanova University Corr Chapel, 800
Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. Simple folk dance movements with sacred
phrases, chants and music from many of the earth. Spiritual, but not
religious. Traditions include: Jewish, Christian (Gospel, Aramaic and
Creation Spirituality), Islamic Sufi, Native American, Celtic, African,
Hindu, Buddhist, and Universal Songs of Peace. Live music by Certified
Dance Leader and Mentor Teacher, Jeanne Ayesha Lauenborg & Sarah
Taylor. All dances taught. Dress casual. Singles and Couples welcome.
7:30 PM $12 at the door. January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14,
May 12, June 9, 2007 (215) 877-2777 email
or website (updated 3/9/07) 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Country Western Dancing The Dance Depot 3rd & Walnut Sts. Collegeville, PA. 19426 Doors open at 7:00, Dancing till 11:00 610-409-5622 www.thedancedepot.com $10.00 admission, lots of free parking, refreshments served, lesson at 7:30. 2nd Saturday DJ Denim & Lace 4th Saturday Country Xpress. (Added 2/21/07) 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays (check website for dates in July and August). Contra Dance. Valley Contra Dance, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley. Center & Wall Sts, Bethlehem, PA. 7:00 instr., 7:30-10:30 dancing, 610-868-7432 or consult web site. (updated 6/16/08) 2nd and 4th Saturdays, usually. Swing Dances Call for dates and locations or consult web site, Philadelphia Swing Dance Society, no partners necessary. All ages and skill levels welcome. 215-849-5364, 215-629-2344, or 610-676-0123 (Updated 9/17/07) 3rd Saturdays. Ballroom and Latin Dance Party. Saint James Episcopal Church, (across from Midway Shopping Center off of Kirkwood Highway), 2106 St. James Church Road, Wilmington, Delaware, 19808. No partner necessary. Food and drinks, all you can eat. 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dance Lesson. 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Party. $10.00 per person. 302-507-1428 or www.delawareballroom.com (Added 5/6/09) 3rd Saturdays. (September - May) Contra Dance. Glenside Memorial Hall, Keswick & Waverly Rd, Glenside, PA. 7:30 instr., 8:00-11:00 dancing, refreshments served at the break. 215-572-6165 or web site. (Updated 11/26/05) 3rd Saturdays. Swing, Ballroom and Latin Club Dance Party University Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Phila. 8:30 instr., 9:00-12:00, party 215-574-9555 or website (Updated 2/14/06) 3rd Saturdays (September-May) Community Barefoot Boogie--freestyle dance with music from around the world and live drumming. The Moving Arts Institute at the Elkins Estate 1750 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027 8-10:30pm. $10. 215-266-5757 www.commongroundfellowship.com (Updated 10/05/09) 3rd Saturdays. Argentine Tango. Tango 411 studio/gallery, 119 Gayley Street, Media, PA 19063. Lesson 9pm. Dancing 9:30 till very late milonga (argentine tango social dance) 610-565-0300 or www.tangohop.com, (Updated 1/20/09) 4th Saturday, usually. Check to be sure Contra Dance Princeton CountryDancers. Suzanne Patterson Center, behind Princeton Borough Hall and the police station. Princeton, NJ. 7:45-11:00 instruction and dancing. 609-683-7956, 609-924-6763 or consult web site. (Info updated 6/5/07) 4th
Saturdays. West Coast Swing Dance Swing
Dance Club at The Haddonfield School of Dance, 413 Crystal Lake Ave,
Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Join us for "The Watermelon Dance",
a West Coast Swing mix. sponsored by the DelVal . 8:00pm - Midnight.
Complimentary dance lesson with paid admission to the dance. Cost $12
($10 to club members), Free Parking. 609-510-0793 www.delvalshag.org
609-519-0793 (added 1/14/10) Every other Saturday (check for dates) Traditional Indonesian Dance Class George Wilson Center, Newark, DE from 2 - 4pm at From March through June of 2008, we are focusing on Balinese Dances.For classes we do ask that each participant wears comfortable clothing. Sarongs are optional; if you don't own a sarong, we have many that you can borrow for practice. 302-367-8511 or www.indonesiancc.org. (Added 3/26/08) Saturdays – Monthly. Bella Rosa Ballroom. Congregation Beth El Ner Tamid, 715 Paxon Hollow Rd, Broomall, PA. $20 per couple, snacks provided. Dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. 215-258-5587, email, or http://www.bellarosaballroom.com/ (Updated 11/23/08) Saturdays – Monthly. Call for dates. International Folk Dance Party, Westfield Friends School, Rt 130 & Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077, 8pm -10:30 dancing. $5 donation. 856-216-7101 or email. (Updated 6/21/09) Saturdays – Monthly: Upcoming thru 2009: Sept 5, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19: Roberto's Real Latin and American Dance Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue, Paxon Hollow Rd. Broomall, PA 8:30 - 11:30 beautiful 3800 sq. ft. wood floor, 610-459-3564, mini lesson, snacks provided $20 per couple (Updated 9/11/09) Occasional Saturdays Check website for schedule. Line Dancing for Beginners, Intermediate and some Advanced, The Yorkhouse, 5325 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA. $5 per person, $8 couples, $3 children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult), $3 seniors (65+) Class is held every Wednesday evening. 267-439-0515, http://www.bowlegsproductions.com or email. (Added 02/10/08) Occasional Saturdays Evening Workshops and Milongas on Princeton U. campus. Milonga 9PM-1AM, $5, preceded by workshops, 6 - 7:30PM & 7:30-9PM. (H) 609-986-9373, or (W) 609-258-4592 email.(Added 12/11/01) Occasional Saturdays - Square Dancing West Chester Square Dance: this dance is currently on hiatus Contact for further information: 610-696-2652 or email. (Updated 11/17/03) |
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Appalachian Clogging, English clog, Cape Breton stepdancing. Usually on Wednesday (Intermediate level) and Thursday (all levels) evenings, plus private instruction. 215-643-4397, fiddlekicks.org/ Argentine
Tango, Swing, Latin, Ballroom, Kelly Ray & Lesley Mitchell,
215-574-9555, dancephiladelphia.com/
Balboa, Ballet, Ballroom, Charleston, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Vintage Jazz, West Coast Swing lessons at the Ballroom on High, 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. 610-348-6727. idancepottstown.com (Added 11/11/08) Ballroom for pre-teens & teens Blue Bell School of Dance, 215-643-0245 (Added 11/21/07) Ballroom, Ongoing weekly ballroom dance classes for couples of all ability levels from beginner to advanced at BLUE MOON DANCESPORT, 319 E. Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30), Exton, PA by the Exton mall. 610-363-8679 or dancebluemoon.com/ Ballroom Ongoing classes at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Narberth, PA. M-F from 1-10pm and Sat from 10-2pm. Discounts and free sample lessons available to newcomers amdancestudio.com or 610-668-8870 (Added 2/10/09) Ballroom Private lessons, group classes and practice parties. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 2943 Swede Road, East Norriton, PA 19401. Mon-Fri 1-10pm, Sat 10-2, 610-279-9626, arthurmurraypa.com (11/09/09) Ballroom
& Latin, Carousel Ballroom dance lessons Tuesdays
& Thursdays (Intermediate/Advanced); Mondays and Wednesdays (Beginner/Novice).
Group classes, private lessons, wedding dance, and lessons prior to dance
parties. Lessons are taught by Carlos Maldonado, a Gold Level Certified
dance instructor, adjudicator, and choreographer with over 30 experience
in teaching ballroom and Latin dance. Carousel Ballroom, 319 Westtown
Road, Suite P, West Chester, PA 19382; 610-701-0600; carouselballroom.com.
(Updated 10/30/08) Ballroom,
Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Hip Hop, Wedding Preparation.
DanceSport Academy, Aideen O'Malley. Group and private lessons for singles
and couples, adults and children. Monday through Friday from 1pm - 10pm,
weekends by appointment. 610-642-2525. 1 West Lancaster Ave, Ardmore,
PA 19003. dancesportpa.com/. (added
3/9/07) Ballroom, Latin and customized wedding dance preparation. Peter Kadel's Ballroom Dancing, West of center city, open 7 days a week. Call 610-622-0683, email or visit us at prkadelballroomdancing.com (added 5/7/08) Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Customized Wedding Dances. Group Classes and Private Lessons. Darrell Nypaver's Ballroom Dancing. Seven locations in Delaware. Call for the location near you. 302-507-1428 or delawareballroom.com (added 5/6/09) Ballroom: Romance Ballroom, Ashley Phaneuf, Group classes and private lessons in four different locations. 717-442-8154 Main Office in Gap, PA, romanceballroom.net Ballroom. Fridays: Waltz class 6pm and Lindy hop class at 7pm. St. David's Episcopal Church 2320 Grubb Rd Wilmington DE 19810, Sundays: Rumba lesson 6pm and Salsa lesson 7pm Charles and Leslie's Studio 107 Louviers Drive Newark, DE 19702. 302-507-1428 or www.delawareballroom.com Bellydance Year Round Bellydance Lessons by Najia, various times and locations, philadelphiabellydance.com Bellydance for fitness and fun. Continuously forming classes through year. Habiba Studio 611 S. Leithgow St., Philadelphia 19147 (South St. area) Group classes in all levels: Beginner through Professional. (215) 925-5436, email or www.habibastudio.com Bollywood Dance Classes for teens and adults. 215-431-9191, www.dpartists.com, email (Added 12/23/09) Bollywood Dance Classes, Shake Bollywood Shake, 530 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064. Classes offer combination of various Indian dances from across states in India including Bhangra, Gidda, Indian Classical and more.Offered for ages 8 yrs to 18 yrs. 11:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays and 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Mondays. 484.343.4394, www.shakebollywoodshake.weebly.com. (Added 02/11/10) Bollywood
Dance Classes,
Salsita Dance Studio, 1624 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 ith instruction
by Alpita Patel. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.732-713-8750, email,
or www.salsitadancestudio.com.
(Added 02/11/10)
Country Line, City Slickers Country Clickers, with Lars and Lori Anderson. cityslickerscountrykickers.com/ Country LIne Dancing Kennett Square VFW, 704 W. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348. On Wednesdays, small group, instruction throughout class. Beginner lessons start at 6:30. Difficulty progresses up throughout the class. 484-678-535, email or dancingwithpatti.com. (Added 1/27/09) Country
Western Line & Two Step, Katy Peoples, 215 672-5686,
katydidcountry@comcast.net
Flamenco Classes, Angler Movement Arts Center in Fishtown 1550 E. Montgomery Ave Phila., Pa 19125 Fridays 6:30pm-8:00pm Taught by Monica Herrera 267.307.5354. For more information go to flamencomherrera.com Hula,
Suzanne Aumack,
Classes for Children, Teens and Adults.Holy Trinity Luthern Church, Woodside
& Narberth Avenues, Narberth, PA. 610-209-3083, mainlinehula.com/ Indonesian
Dance Classes,
Classes are held every other Friday evenings and every other Saturdays/Sundays
afternoon. Fee is $5/class. info@indonesiancc.org,
.indonesiancc.org/ (Added 3/11/08)
Israeli Dancing. Don Schillinger, 215-760-6800, email or rakdan.com Latin, Ballroom, Swing, Hip Hop, Bellydance and Zumba. World renowned instructors, a beautiful studio, and a great time at LA LUNA DANCE STUDIO in Bensalem PA. 215-638-0418 or lalunadancestudio.com for class calendar, prices, and events! (Added 2/19/09) Lindy Hop and Blues Dance Lessons and Practicum at Take the Lead Studio, 4701 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Lessons in Lindy Hop and Blues dancing starting Tuesdays at 8PM. Social dance & practicum from 9-11PM. All for only $5! lindyandblues.com (Added 07/01/07) Line dance instructor/choreographer - Rainy Dae, West Chester, PA 19380, 484-832-0260 or website (added 10/16/06) Line dance instructor -Susan Pennypacker, Northeast Philadelphia, 215-335-3232 (added 2/17/08) Philly Bop & Cha-Cha, Audrey & June Donaldson, bopdance.com/ Polynesian
Dance, Ongoing
weekly Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian dance classes for all ages and levels
from beginner to advanced at Aloha Style Polynesian Dance on the Mainline,
102 Forrest Ave., Narberth, PA . 610-667-4852 or alohastyledance.com
(Added 06/28/08) Salsa & Wedding Preparation, Monique Legare, Professional Dance Academy of Montgomery County, 706 Lincoln Avenue, Willow Grove, PA 19090, 215-659-0917 or email Swing, Salsa, Ballroom & Wedding Preparation, Simone Coonrod, Swinging with Simone®, Montclair, NJ, availalbe in Philadelphia for private lessons.973-746-6631(simone1) or website (Added 10/9/08) Vintage
swing dances
with Jen and Paul at your home or ours, singles, couples, or groups (6128
Ross St, Philadelphia PA 19144). 267-258-5832. TheJazzAttic.com
(Added 9/04/07) West African Dance with Audrey Davis at The Drum and Dance Learning Center Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown, New Jersey, 08505 (located in the Barracks Trading Post Plaza)Pre-Registration is recommended (609)324-7383 or drumdancecenter.com (added 6/26/07) Zydeco, Vince Masciarelli, vmdanceinstructor.com/ or 215-885-7935 (updated 2/17/09) |
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African Rhythms University of Pennsylvania's African Drum and Dance troupe. website Caribbean The Student Organization for Caribbean Awareness Dance Group of Temple University specializes in dances to Caribbean music. 845-313-7591 or email Crazy
Rhthym, Fancy Feet Theatrical
partner dancing, 1850 - Present. 215-477-0997, website The Colonial
Assembly Colonial
American dances from the 1700's. 215-844-3259 or
website. Dance Connections Swing dancing. 215-542-0463 or website. De Luna a Lunares- Flamenco music and dance. Booking 267.307.5354 or Flamencomherrera.com (added 8/18/07) El Raks Sa'id Flamenco, Bellydance and Egyptian Folklore Dance, 215-333-5642 or 201-876-9266 FiddleKicks
Appalachian Clogging and other styles of percussive dance. 215-643-4397
or website. Flamenco Ole! Classical Spanish dance and choreographed contemporary works, based on the traditions of flamenco. 610-828-7537 (booking information). Germantown
Country Dancers English
Country Dances from the 1600's to Present. 215-844-3259 or website.
Griggstown Lock Rapper Team Rapper sword and other forms of English folk dancing and singing. 732-297-6281 Handsome Molly Molly Dancing based in Princeton, NJ. website Hula 610-209-3083, mainlinehula.com/ Ione Nash Dance Ensemble & Skip Burton Heritage Drummers, Mixing African dancing and drumming with salsas and sambas of Latin America. 215-991-6530. Janosik Polish Dance Ensemble Authentic Dances from Poland. Wednesday evening training class. 215-659-0917 or website. Kingsessing Morris Men Traditional English Morris. Monday evening practice. 215-467-8036 Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble. Blends the traditions of West Africa and African America. 267-252-6366. Luna Negra, Latin dance company, specializes in Salsa, 215 638-0418 for bookings or to join, ask for Sonya Elmore. Mixed Pickles Vintage Dance Co. American dances from colonial period through the 1940s. 215-782-9131 or website. Monique Legare International Dance Company International Folk. Saturday afternoon training class. 215-659-0917 or consult web site. Nava Nritya Dance Academy School of Indian Classical and Contemporary Dance, Anwesha Dutta website, 215-280-3241, Blue Bell, PA (updated 5/23/05) Ritmo
Latino Salsa Performing Team,
856-869-0010 (Added 1/10/06) Tarantella, San Salvatore Society Tarantella Dance Group, Aldo Cianciulli Director, 215-778-2705. (Added 11/28/07) Vivaci Italian Folk Dancing. 215-487-3229 or website.(Updated 11/24/06) Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. 215-663-0294 or consult website |
April 2007 Contra Dancing - Contra dance traces its roots to New England and before that England. This will give you an idea of what it's like. Appalachian Clogging - And other styles of percussive dance.
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A comprehensive & well-maintained site of dancing in S. Jersey & beyond: http://www.movingtomusic.com American
DanceWheels Arn Burkhoff's Northeast USA Cajun and Zydeco Schedule Cajun/Zydeco Cajun, Creole & Zydeco Allons Danser Contra dancing Glenside contra dance CDSS Country Song & Dance Society Country Dancing for Kountry Dancing! English country dancing Germantown Country Dancers Flamenco http://www.flamencomherrera.com/ Lehigh Valley Folk Dance Society Old-Time Music & Dance In and Around Chester County PhiladelphiaDance.org, The Region's Dance Forum Professional and Business Singles Network - this organization usually has upcoming dance events planned Scottish dancing Delaware Valley RSCDS Swing dancing Philadelphia
Swing Dance Society Swing and Lindyhop dancing UPtown Swing Swing, ballroom, etc. http://www.idancepottstown.com/ All
about Swing Dancing (added 1/24/10) Waltzing & couple
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