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Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All dances taught. No experience necessary. Always live music. Lesson 7 p.m.; dance 7:30 to 10:30.

Boulder Swing Dance is finishing the summer with a big bash to celebrate its community! The Boulder Swing Break and Shake is an opportunity to socialize with other dancers, challenge yourself through a mini-workshop, compete for cash prizes, and dance the night away to live music! 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Community potluck picnic in Scott Carpenter Park 2-5:30 p.m.: Mini-workshop, featuring intermediate, advanced and invitational levels 6:30 p.m.: Prelims for mix-and-match competition 7-8 p.m.: Drop-in beginner lesson 8-11 p.m.: Social dancing…

English Country Dance is a fun, friendly, community form of dance that originated in England during the Renaissance (if not even earlier!). All dances will be taught and will be suitable for first-time dancers. Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15. There will be a lesson at 7; the dance will run from 7:30 to 9:30 with a short break halfway through.

Community Contra Dance open to all ages. All dances taught. No experience necessary. Always live music. Lesson 7 p.m.; dance 7:30 to 10:30.

WEST COAST SWING IN THE BALLROOM!!! Come take a lesson and dance with us in the spacious Avalon Ballroom. We have 5,000 sf of dance floor! 7PM - 8PM LESSONS Beginner with TBD Intermediate with TBD 8PM - 12AM DANCING DJ TBD Admission: • $15 – Includes Lesson + Dance • $10 – Dance Only  

Come Learn the Basic Steps, Add Some Moves, or Polish Your Style! This 3-week*, Beg/Int 6-Count East Coast Swing series starts the 1st Sunday of every other month, alternating monthly with the Int/Adv class. No Partner Necessary! You must pre-register for this series. For more info and how to register, email: BoulderZydecoandSwing@gmail.com *Please Note: No Class on Sept 6th. Class on Sept 13th is 1hr. Classes on Sept 20th and 27th will be 1.5 hours See you on the dance…

Come join our weekly Scandinavian dance.  We do Scandinavian couple dance (primarily Swedish).  "Learn to Pivot and Perfect Your Hambo".  No partner is needed, but low-friction, hard-soled shoes are necessary so that you will be able to pivot (spin) on the beautiful Avalon floors.  Pivoting easily and frequently is a common feature of fast-turning Polska and Pols dancing.  We teach the first hour, but attendance at our fall Basics Class or previous polska/pols dance or other dance experience is very…

No lesson tonight! Dance starts at 7:30. Waltz Revolution, first and third Wednesdays, features mostly waltz to contemporary, engaging, and surprising musical selections by DJ Frank Vernon. Musical numbers, selected and edited for danceability, include nightclub two-step, foxtrot, swing, and the occasional polka, schottische, cha-cha, chalypso, redowa, hambo, hustle, and more. Dancing: 7:30-9:00 All are welcome; no partner or experience necessary. Join our email list for information about lessons and special events: https://mailchi.mp/6e07e1721cbe/waltz-revolution *No lesson on 3rd Wednesdays in April,…

Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing with LIVE MUSIC! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm:  The hottest LIVE Swing bands (See schedule below). Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your energy levels soaring! No…

Come Practice Your Steps, Add New Moves, or Polish Your Style!                               This 4-week, Int/Adv 6-Count East Coast Swing series starts the 1st Sunday of every other month,                           alternating months with the Beg/Int Class. No Partner Necessary! You must pre-register for these classes. For more info and how to register, email: BoulderZydecoandSwing@gmail.com See You On The Dance Floor! *Prerequisite for the Int/Adv class is having the 6-count step down pat, as well as Right Turn, Left Turn, and Sweetheart.

Dancing for all abilities with no experience or partner needed. Wear comfortable non-marking shoes. Bring a water bottle.

Swingin' Saturdays! Embark on an exhilarating evening of Swing Dancing with LIVE MUSIC! Put on your dance shoes and invite your friends for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or an enthusiastic novice, this event promises to set your feet tapping and elevate your spirits. Lessons 7-8pm: Beginning Swing with Becky Intermediate Swing with Joseph Dancing 8-11pm:  The hottest LIVE Swing bands (See schedule below). Delectable snacks will be on hand to keep your energy levels soaring! No…

No lesson tonight! Dance starts at 7:30. Waltz Revolution, first and third Wednesdays, features mostly waltz to contemporary, engaging, and surprising musical selections by DJ Frank Vernon. Musical numbers, selected and edited for danceability, include nightclub two-step, foxtrot, swing, and the occasional polka, schottische, cha-cha, chalypso, redowa, hambo, hustle, and more. Dancing: 7:30-9:00 All are welcome; no partner or experience necessary. Join our email list for information about lessons and special events: https://mailchi.mp/6e07e1721cbe/waltz-revolution *No lesson on 3rd Wednesdays in April,…

Come Learn the Basic Steps, Add Some Moves, or Polish Your Style!                              This 4-week, Beg/Int 6-Count East Coast Swing series starts the 1st Sunday of every other month,                           alternating monthly with the Int/Adv class. No Partner Necessary! You must pre-register for this series. For more info and how to register, email: BoulderZydecoandSwing@gmail.com See you on the dance floor!

No lesson tonight! Dance starts at 7:30. Waltz Revolution, first and third Wednesdays, features mostly waltz to contemporary, engaging, and surprising musical selections by DJ Frank Vernon. Musical numbers, selected and edited for danceability, include nightclub two-step, foxtrot, swing, and the occasional polka, schottische, cha-cha, chalypso, redowa, hambo, hustle, and more. Dancing: 7:30-9:00 All are welcome; no partner or experience necessary. Join our email list for information about lessons and special events: https://mailchi.mp/6e07e1721cbe/waltz-revolution *No lesson on 3rd Wednesdays in April,…

Social dances taught by a caller.  All ages and abilities welcome. No experience or partner needed.  Wear non-marking soled shoes and bring a water bottle.

Body Mandala is a high-vibe, joyful form of dance medicine! Each class is a lovingly curated (mostly) choreographed movement journey designed to ignite delight in your body, awaken creativity, and deepen presence. Through inspired playlists and themes, you'll discover new ways to embody your most radiant self!

Colorado Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (CFOOTMAD) present a Zesty Contra dance the 2nd Saturday of each month. 7:00 p.m.- 10:00p.m. $15 for non-members; $12 for members; always live music.  The Zesty contra dance series is for dancers with some experience with contra dance.  There is no lesson before the dance, and walk-throughs may be abbreviated, or for simpler dances, eliminated entirely.