Dec 2023
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. 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
Full Details »ALL TICKETS FOR THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. 🎉 Join us for the Annual New Year's Eve Bash at the Avalon! 🎉 💃 Prepare to dance through the ages at this year's themed event! 🎉👗✨ Showcase your dance era style, whether it's the glamour of the 30s, the swinging 40s, the rock 'n' roll 50s, the groovy 60s, the disco fever of the 70s, or your best elegant attire. We can't wait to see your favorite…
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Live Music by Barbelfish Monday, January 1, 2024 7:30pm -11:00pm Cost: $10 BIFD members $12 non-members Where: Sodal Hall at The Avalon 6185 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, Colorado More Information at:www.boulderfolkdancers.org
Full Details »Odessa Rose is crashing the Flatiron Stomp Dance Party, bringing its swingin' sounds for a night of social dancing. Admission is $10 ($5 for students) accepted via cash, card and Venmo. Take a beginner Lindy Hop lesson before the dance, from 7-8 p.m. for just $5! www.boulderswingdance.com
Full Details »Saturday Swing Dance with Live Music! Swing dance classes 7pm - 8pm (6 count swing & Lindy Hop). Dancing to Live Music 8pm - 11pm. Always the Best Bands! Lessons: An all-level 6-count Swing in Ballroom, Lindy Hop in Sodal Hall, Swing Line Dance in North Hall (Shim Sham & Mama's Stew). Admission: $20 per person | $10 students with I.D. | Volunteers free. Cash, Card & Venmo at the door. No reservations required. Volunteers welcome…
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11th Annual Mardi Gras Dance and Fundraiser!
Come celebrate Mardi Gras in style with an evening of revelry, music, and dancing featuring Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters, straight from the bayou of Louisiana! It doesn’t get any more real than this! This fundraiser for KGNU, and the Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco, on Sat February 3rd, opens it’s doors at 6:30, with a Zydeco dance lesson at 7pm, and live music starting at 8. There will be a Cajun food truck, where you can…
Find out more »Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance presents: Monthly Zydeco Dance Party! Every 4th Sat of the month, except Dec In the Tango Studio at the Avalon Ballroom Come get your Zydeco groove on! Doors open @ 7pm Zydeco Dance Lesson @ 7:15 Dance Party @ 8-10 No Partner necessary! Beginners Welcome! Cost $10/$5 for students (includes dance lesson!) BYOB and Snacks!
Full Details »Mar 2024
Boulder Swing Social Dance, featuring Jeremy Mohney
Join Boulder Swing Dance for a social dance party from 8-11 pm in Sodal Hall. This event features 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
Find out more »March Tea Dance! Live music by Mont Alto $20 at the door, Cash prefered It is March, so wear something Green! - Or just show up and have fun! - - - - - - - - - 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.…
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CLOSED TONIGHT DUE TO SNOW Salsa | Bachata | Rueda | West Coast Swing Social Every Thursday! Bringing communities together. 3 ROOMS OF LESSONS 2 ROOMS OF DANCING BYOB! Every Thursday join us for a night full of dancing and a variety of classes for you to choose from. ----------------------------- 6:30pm 4 levels of Rueda (Levels 1 - 4) ----------------------------- 7:30pm 3 levels of Salsa (Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced) ----------------------------- 7:30pm Bachata (All-level) ----------------------------- 7:30pm 2 levels of West Coast…
Full Details »Colorado Friends of Cajun and Zydeco Music and Dance presents: Monthly Zydeco Dance Party! Every 4th Sat of the month, except Dec In the Tango Studio at the Avalon Ballroom Come get your Zydeco groove on! Doors open @ 7pm Zydeco Dance Lesson @ 7:15 Dance Party @ 8-10 No Partner necessary! Beginners Welcome! Cost $10/$5 for students (includes dance lesson!) BYOB and Snacks!
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Lesson at 7; Dance 7:30 to 10:30. Admission sliding scale $5 to $15.
Find out more »Apr 2024
Tonight's dance has been canceled, due to high winds, power outages and dangerous weather conditions. Join Boulder Swing Dance for a social dance party from 8-11 p.m. in Sodal Hall, featuring live music from My Naughty Sweetie! No partner necessary! 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
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Get ready to kick up your heels because it's time for our very first 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 2 Step, Triple Step, Night Club 2, Cha Cha, Waltz, West Coast Swing & East Coast Swing, we've got your favorite country dances covered! 2 Step Lesson kicks…
Full Details »The opening dance of the Swing Battle takes place in the Avalon Ballroom's Boulder Tango Studio! Lesson 7 p.m. Dance with DJs 8 p.m.-midnight Late night dancing until 2 a.m. -Solo Charleston Battle, Instructor Jam -Mix & Match Contest Prelims approximately 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Purchase online: https://www.cmdance.org/cmevents/icsb2024
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BIFD Roberto Bagnoli Folk Dance Workshop Teaching Balkan, Israeli & More!
The Boulder International Folk Dancers are pleased to present a workshop with Roberto Bagnoli April 26-28, 2024. Roberto comes to us from Rome, Italy. He specializes in International Folk Dances especially Balkan and Israeli. We look forward to dancing with him and you at The Avalon in Boulder, CO.
Find out more »BIFD Roberto Bagnoli Folk Dance Workshop Teaching Balkan, Israeli & More!
The Boulder International Folk Dancers are pleased to present a workshop with Roberto Bagnoli April 26-28, 2024. Roberto comes to us from Rome, Italy. He specializes in International Folk Dances especially Balkan and Israeli. We look forward to dancing with him and you at The Avalon in Boulder, CO.
Find out more »The Swing Battle invites ALL AGES to gather, learn, have some fun in friendly competition – and most importantly – have a blast social dancing! Competitors and attendees range from dancers that just started to those with years of experience. We offer an intercollegiate team competition (our main event!), individual competitions, dance lessons from world-class instructors, and social dances with live music. And hey! This event is open to the public! Yes! It is a community event open to all, not just college students, so…
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