Because there are so many of them, I have them listed first by the date, then by state within that date (CT, MA, NY, then RI).
If you see this little symbol next to a dance, it means that this dance has been tried by one of Hartford Ballroom's dance teachers, and it comes highly recommended!Monday, September 8
MIT Campus, 77
Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA (building and room is found on their website)
9-11 p.m. practica
Free
A free practica that
takes place on campus. The building and room they use changes from week
to week, so double-check their webpage for exact locations.
215 Tremont St.,
Rochester, NY
7 p.m. lesson
7:45-10 p.m. dance
$8 general admission
Found through USA
Dance, provided by DancEncounters. Their floor looks nice.
3. Monday Night Blues Dancing (Weekly)
Tango Cafe, 35 S. Washington St., Rochester, NY 14608
8:30 p.m. lesson
9 p.m. open dancing
Tango Cafe, 35 S. Washington St., Rochester, NY 14608
8:30 p.m. lesson
9 p.m. open dancing
$5 cover charge
This dance was
originally found through USA Dance. I had a difficult time finding it on
Tango Cafe's website.
Tuesday, September 9
The Democracy Center, 45 Mount
Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
7:30 p.m. lesson
8:30-11 p.m. open dance
$5 general admission
for the lesson, $5 separate admission for the dance
Provided by DanceNet,
this dance has been described as a blues dance. Essentially blues dancing is a slow dance for Lindy dancers. According to DanceNet it happens every Tuesday night. I
can't say if it's a good one to go to, but I will eventually try it out.
The Ukrainian Club, 402 25th St,
Watervliet, NY 12189
7 p.m. workshop
8-11 p.m. dance
$10 general admission, $5 students
This dance is provided
by the same teacher who hosts the above Potluck Dinner and Dance. I can
only assume by the name that it's primarily hustle.
Wednesday, September 10
Moseley's on the
Charles, 50 Bridge St., Dedham, MA 02026
7 p.m. lesson
8-11 p.m. dancing
$12 USA Dance Members,
$15 Non-Memberss
This one is said to
have "One Of New England's Largest Dance Floor". Also features
live music.
Kokopellis, 124 4th St,
Troy, NY
8:15 p.m. lesson
9-11 p.m. dance
$10 general admission,
$8 student admission
Apparently this one
has a large dance floor. Originally found through USA Dance, this
includes Lindy Hop. A $5 Drink Card is included in the admission.
Groove Juice Swing
(Third Floor Ballroom), 389 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
8:45-11 p.m. dance
9 p.m. lesson?
(contradicting information)
$5 general admission
Originally found
through USA Dance, this one is mainly a Lindy Hop dance.
Thursday, September 11
Liberty Hall, 2150 Main
St, Cape Cod, MA
7-8 p.m. practica
8-9 p.m.
beginner-friendly "practilonga"
Free!
I've never heard of
this dance, but it sounds beginner-friendly in general. And it's free!
MIT Campus, 77
Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA (building and room changes frequently so check
their website for details)
8-11 p.m. Practica
Free
The same club that
brings you the Monday Night practica, this is almost identical to Monday
nights. The floor looks huge!
3. Thursday Ballroom Dinner Dance (Weekly)
The Ukranian American Citizens Club,
1 Pulaski St. Cohoes, NY 12047
7 p.m. beginner lesson
8 p.m. dinner
$10 general admission
Found this one through
USA Dance.
Rocks, 77 Central Ave, Albany, NY
12206
8 p.m. lesson
9 p.m.-12 a.m. dance
$5 general admission
This dance is a
mash-up of lindy, east coast, and blues, and there's a bar in the next
room. Originally found through USA Dance.
5. Thursday Night Rochester Swing-In Dance (Weekly)
5. Thursday Night Rochester Swing-In Dance (Weekly)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2000
Highland Ave, Rochester NY
7:30 p.m. lesson
8:30-10:30 p.m. dance
$4 general admission
New York sure has some
cheap dances! This dance involves East and West Coast Swing, Jitterbug,
Lindy Hop with a little Balboa, and Blues. It looks like a good time.
Friday, September 12
1. USA Dance New London (Monthly Event)
East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Rd, East Lyme, CT
7 p.m. Lesson
8-10 p.m. Open Dance
$5 general admission, lesson included
I've guest-taught at this social dance before. It's a decent social to go to, particularly for intermediate/advanced dancers.
2. Boston Swing Central (Weekly Event)
East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Rd, East Lyme, CT
7 p.m. Lesson
8-10 p.m. Open Dance
$5 general admission, lesson included
I've guest-taught at this social dance before. It's a decent social to go to, particularly for intermediate/advanced dancers.
2. Boston Swing Central (Weekly Event)
Crosby Whistle Stop, 24 Roland St,
Charlestown, MA
8 p.m. lesson
9-12 p.m. open dance
$15 general admission, $13
student/senior admission (with valid ID), lesson included in price
Originally recommended
by DanceNet, this one sounds like a fun dance for swing and Lindy Hop.
Their website is still frequently updated, and they have a live band every
week. It looks like a good time, so try it out and let me know what it's
like!
3. Fridays At Sunset (Weekly)
Ballroom On Sunset, 13
Sunset Drive, Latham, NY
7:15 p.m. lesson
8-10:30 p.m. dance
$10 general admission,
$5 students
This one is said to
have a beautiful dance floor. Originally found through USA Dance
Lincoln Center, Hunter's
Point Park, NYC, NY
6 p.m. lesson
7-10 p.m. silent dance
Free!
This one sounds
awesome! DJs broadcast two stations of disco grooves directly into your
headphones, which is provided for you. It sounds like so much fun!
Tango Cafe, 35 S.
Washington St., Rochester, NY 14608
9 p.m. lesson
10 p.m.-1 a.m. dance
$10 admission with
lesson, $5 dance only.
This dance sounds like a good evening, but there isn't much more information.
This dance sounds like a good evening, but there isn't much more information.
Saturday, September 13
1. Hartford Ballroom's Second Saturday Social
(Monthly Event) Hartford Ballroom Dance Studio, 30 Arbor St, 3rd Floor, Hartford, CT
7:30 p.m. Intermediate Lesson
8-11:30 p.m. Open Dance
$10 general admission, lesson included
Brought to you by the studio where I work, I would strongly recommend this event, and not just because we're hosting it. This is a very friendly dance, with lots of fun dancers who just want to have a good time. Always good fun!
2. Contra Dance By Hartford Community Dance (Monthly Event)
American Legion Hall, 275 Main Street, Wethersfield CT
7:30 p.m. workshop
8-11 p.m. Open Dance
$12 general, $10 seniors, $5 Students
Technically, it's not ballroom dancing; it's square-dancing, but it sounds like a fun family event. I've never been to this dance before, but it sounds entertaining.
American Legion Hall, 275 Main Street, Wethersfield CT
7:30 p.m. workshop
8-11 p.m. Open Dance
$12 general, $10 seniors, $5 Students
Technically, it's not ballroom dancing; it's square-dancing, but it sounds like a fun family event. I've never been to this dance before, but it sounds entertaining.
Temple Beth El, 3 Marion
Avenue, Glens Falls, NY 12801
7 p.m. lesson
8-10 p.m. Open Dance
$9 USA Member, $12
non-member, $5 Students
This is quite
literally the only event listed for this USA Dance Chapter, but it sounds like
your average dance social.
Central Park by the Shakespeare
Statue, New York City, New York
6-9:30 p.m. milonga
7:30 p.m. beginner lesson
Free!
Another Milonga that
my brother recommends. It's free, it's outdoors, which automatically
guarantees a good time! There's only a few more before the season's over, so hurry on down!
Sunday, September 14
1. Ballroom Dancing at the Roseland Ballroom (Weekly)
Roseland Ball Room, 174
Broadway, Taunton, MA
12:30 p.m. lesson
1-4 p.m. dance
$10 cover charge
Originally found this
through USA Dance, sounds casual
The Leominster Elks, 134 North Main
Street, Leominster, MA
6:30 p.m. beginner-friendly swing
lesson
7:30-10:30 p.m. open dance
$14 general admission
if there's a live band, $12 admission if there's a DJ
Originally recommended
by DanceNet, I'm not familiar with this one but in August they featured some
really good bands.3. USA Dance Monthly Dance (Monthly)
Fred Astaire Dance
Studio, 3450 Winton Place, Brighton, NY
5:15 p.m. lesson
6-9 p.m. open dance
$7 members, $12
non-members
This sounds like your
average ballroom social. Apparently it's free for first-time visitors--if
you join.
Manhattan Ballroom Dance Studio, 29W
36th St, 2nd Floor (between 5th and 6th Aves.), NYC, NY
7:15 p.m. lesson
8:15 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Milonga
$12 general admission, $7 student
(with ID)
Recommended by my
brother, this is a week Milonga that takes place in the city that never sleeps.
DancEncounters, 215
Tremont Street, Rochester, NY, Door #8
7 p.m. Introductory
Lesson
8-10 p.m. Milonga
$8 general
admission
It seems like
DancEncounters has quite a number of events! This milonga sounds ideal
for those who don't want to pull an all-nighter.
Thanks Lisa. I would like to add my favorite dance party to the list. Of course I mean my 2nd favorite next to Hartford Ballroom. Waterford Ballroom in Waterford CT. They have a dance party every Saturday night. Its $15 per person, but includes some food and wine. It is excellent for beginners. Usually there are about 8 or 9 instructors there who will make sure you don't become a wallflower. Everyone is very friendly. It's not uncommon that women will ask men to dance here. That was helpful for me when I was beginning and unsure and a bit shy. I can almost guarantee a good time for anyone who tries this one. Lessons from 7 to 8 . Dance til 11. 86 Boston Post Rd. Waterford CT
ReplyDeleteWill R
Thanks Will for your recommendation! I'm always looking for new events to try. I will look this one up and post it in next week's post!
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