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14th annual Mardi Gras Dance and Fundraiser at the Avalon! Too much fun!

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.

February Tea Dance! Live music by the Mont Alto Orchestra! $25 at the door, Cash prefered We are celebrating Valentines - so wear red or pink - dressy attire admired but not required. - - - - - - - - - Social and friendly ballroom dancing to great live music at the Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance. Enjoy couple dances such as waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango, and one-step. Live music and light refreshments are included in your admission price. No…

Gather your friends and bust out your disco attire cause you should be dancing! Tuesday, Feb 10th, 7:00-9:30 pm Adults only, 18+ Limited skate rentals available by advance online reservation Sober-friendly event, no alcohol on-site Tickets, rental skate reservations, & more info at SK8D8.com

Get ready to kick up your heels because it's time for a Country Dance Night at the Avalon! Join us as we celebrate with DJ Farrell Woods, bringing over 25 years of experience in spinning the best of country music. It is going to be a night of FUN with Two Step, Triple Step, Night Club Two Step, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing. We've got your favorite country dances covered! ​ Two Step Lesson kicks…

Join us at the Avalon Ballroom for a lively night of Polka dancing with live music by Randy Eckhart and the Dutch Hop Music Makers. We are excited to bring you an evening filled with great music, high energy, and a welcoming dance floor for all levels. 7:00pm – Polka Lesson with Robert Roquebert Perfect for beginners and a great refresher for experienced dancers. 8:00–10:30pm – Dancing to Live Music Location: The Avalon Ballroom 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder Cost: $12,…

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. We’ll offer a few refreshments at 7:30, before the dance start.

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!

This week! Live music with Pamela Machala!! 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. Beginner lesson: 6:30-7:30* 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…

March Tea Dance! Live music by the Rodney Sauer Trio! $25 at the door, Cash prefered It is March, so wear something Green! - - - - - - - - - Social and friendly ballroom dancing to great live music at the Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance. Enjoy couple dances such as waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango, and one-step. Live music and light refreshments are included in your admission price. No prior dance experience required. No partner needed. Hope you can…

This is the prom you've been waiting for! Wear your favorite prom attire - whatever that means to YOU. Bring your friends, that special someone, or just yourself! The best prom hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s & beyond Amazing prom decor & ambience to make your evening magical Photo Booth to keep your Skate Prom memories alive forever Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00-9:30 pm $18 admission, online or cash/card/Venmo at door $6 skate rentals by advance online reservation This is…

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. Come for the English Country Dance, and stay for the Zesty Contra Dance which follows at 7 p.m.

Join us for a swing dance party in the Avalon Ballroom’s Sodal Hall, featuring live music from Jeremy Mohney and His Band! Take a drop-in beginner Lindy Hop lesson before the dance from 7-8 pm for just $5. Admission (sold separately) is $10, $5 for students, accepted via cash, credit card, and Venmo. www.boulderswingdance.com

Put on your shuffliest shoes for the Flatiron Stomp on Saturday, April 4: It’s a Balboa takeover! Balboa is a Swing Era dance that rose to prominence in Southern California. The style we know and love today is a blend of closed position “Pure Balboa” and the spinnier, more elastic “Bal Swing.” The 7 p.m. drop-in lesson will offer a beginner’s Balboa crash course—all you need for three hours of social dancing from 8-11 p.m. with DJs Laura Keat and…

Come Practice Your Steps, Add New Moves, or Polish Your Style! This 4-week, Int/Adv 6-Count East Coast Swing series usually starts the 1st Sunday of every other month, (but will start on the 2nd Sun of April due to Easter), and alternates months with the Beg/Int Class. Note: The first class on April 12th will be one hour, but the next two classes on April 19th and 26th will be 1.5 hours each. No Partner Necessary! You must pre-register for…

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!

A contra dance for children of all ages. All dances will be taught and will have simple choreography suitable for young children and first-time dancers. Sliding scale admission of $5 to $15; max of $25 per family. Stay for refreshments after the dance.

Come Practice Your Steps, Add New Moves, or Polish Your Style This 4-week*, Int/Adv 6-Count East Coast Swing series usually starts on the 1st Sunday of every other month, (except in April, when it starts on the 2nd Sun of the month because of Easter), and alternates months with the Beg/Int Class. *Note: This month the class is 3 weeks, and the first class on April 12th will be one hour, but the next two classes on April 19th and…

No lesson tonight! 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, May, September, October, November,…

20th Anniversary Party with Grupo TribeCo! Salsa | Bachata | Rueda | West Coast Swing Social Every Thursday! Bringing communities together. 3 ROOMS OF LESSONS              3 ROOMS OF DANCING Every Thursday join us for a fun night of dancing! ----------------------------- 6:30pm 4 levels of Rueda (Levels 1 - 4) ----------------------------- 7:30pm 3 levels of Salsa (Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced) ----------------------------- 7:30pm 2 levels of Bachata (Beginning & Intermediate) ----------------------------- 7:30pm 2 levels of West…

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. We’ll offer a few refreshments at 7:30, before the dance start.