Nov 2025
**This class is part of a four-week progressive series, which begins on the first Monday of each month. Registration closes after Week 2. Drop-ins are not allowed.** This class is an introduction to the basic movements of swing dancing. Learn the foundations of Lindy Hop, the original swing dance created by Black Americans in Harlem, New York. This progressive series is four weeks long and takes place Monday evenings at the Avalon Ballroom. Time: 8-9 p.m. Prerequisites: None Register in our…
Full Details »Come Dance! Wednesday Waltz Etc. is an evening of social couple dancing every 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of the month. Our DJs play a variety of music including waltz, foxtrot, swing, Latin, and more! We welcome dancers of all levels. No partner necessary. Our Dance Ambassadors are here to help you get dancing and enjoy the evening. Classes: On the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays we offer two simultaneous classes: beginner waltz lessons and a monthly rotation of different dance styles…
Full Details »Rueda Lessons at the Boulder Salsa Social Every Thursday! Four lessons happening at the same time (levels 1-4). You can join in no matter what your experience level is! No partner necessary. Instructors teach beginning through advanced levels each night. We have a wonderful and friendly group of people who love to dance. We hope you will come out and join us! —————————————— Rueda lessons (4) 6:30-7:30 PM, followed by Salsa lessons (3) 7:30-8:30 PM, followed by Social dancing 8:30-11…
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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 Coast Swing (Beginning & Intermediate) -----------------------------…
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Avalon 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Avalon is turning 20! Come join the Avalon dance community as we celebrate with an evening of food (potluck dinner), demonstrations, music, and dance. We need many volunteers to help make the event a success. Please consider volunteering for one of the following positions by clicking on this link: https://signup.com/go/NEbROob Cost: FREE Potluck Dinner Please bring the following dish according to the first letter of your last name: A–F - Appetizers G–L - Entrees M–R - Salads and side…
Find out more »Join together in Celebratory Community to Remember our Wholeness & to Amplify our Sacred Work in these Times of Great Change. No Dance experience is necessary ~ Only a Longing to Move with Life in Authenticity and Love. Sponsored by Golden Bridge. All proceeds support youth leaders from around the world during their Rites of Passage Journeys with www.Goldenbridge.org. For more information, please contact office@goldenbridge.org / 303-415-0272
Full Details »Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly group dancing, no experience required! We'll lead you through many easy-to-follow favorites, including the Walls of Limerick, Siege of Ennis and the Sweets of May ... and enjoy a final performance from our Oireachtas teams and solo dancers before they head to the regional championships! All proceeds go directly to the Irish Stepdancers of Colorado, a non-profit foundation supporting Irish music and culture. Tickets available for purchase at https://ceili.bpt.me.
Full Details »**This class is part of a four-week progressive series, which begins on the first Monday of each month. Registration closes after Week 2. Drop-ins are not allowed.** This class is an introduction to the basic movements of swing dancing. Learn the foundations of Lindy Hop, the original swing dance created by Black Americans in Harlem, New York. This progressive series is four weeks long and takes place Monday evenings at the Avalon Ballroom. Time: 8-9 p.m. Prerequisites: None Register in our…
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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 »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.
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2025 Boulder Balkan Bash
BALKAN MUSIC FROM SIX LOCAL BANDS + DANCING, FOOD, AND COMMUNITY! The Boulder Balkan Bash is an epic, all-evening event at the Avalon Ballroom that combines live traditional music from SIX local bands specializing in Balkan styes with dancing, food and a fabulous feeling of community. Local folk dance group Gaitani will perform two short sets of Bulgarian dances. Dozens of musicians will perform live music for dancing in genres ranging from village-style Bulgarian and Macedonian to scintillating Serbian and…
Find out more »Join together in Celebratory Community to Remember our Wholeness & to Amplify our Sacred Work in these Times of Great Change. No Dance experience is necessary ~ Only a Longing to Move with Life in Authenticity and Love. Sponsored by Golden Bridge. All proceeds support youth leaders from around the world during their Rites of Passage Journeys with www.Goldenbridge.org. For more information, please contact office@goldenbridge.org / 303-415-0272
Full Details »Dec 2025
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.
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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…
Full Details »Boulder Friends of Jazz hosts a monthly jazz jam session and dance open to the public. We play jazz and dance music primarily from the 1920's, 30's and 40's. Musicians are encouraged to sit in and dancers are most welcome. Admission is $12 for the public and $8.00 for BFJ and BDC members.
Full Details »December Tea Dance! ~ Live music by the Susan Rogers Exuberant Quartet ~ - - - - - - - - - Join us for a pleasurable afternoon of social dancing to live music celebrating the Holidays Dressy attire is 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…
Full Details »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…
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EARLY-BIRD SALE ENDS NOVEMBER 30TH CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS MAIN BALLROOM: LIVE MUSIC WITH BIANCA & THE FLYBOYS AND AFTER MIDNIGHT JAZZ BAND!!! East Coast Swing Lesson with Becky Bragg - 7:15pm-8pm Bianca & the Flyboys, joined by The Victory Three, bring a high-energy swing experience to the stage! They have wowed audiences for over three decades with timeless hits from the 1920s–1950s. Known for their authenticity and flair, they’ve shared stages with legends like Bonnie Raitt, Styx, and Bobby McFerrin—keeping the golden age of…
Full Details »Mar 2026
Annual event with special guests from Scandinavia. This year, we will welcome dancers Stig and Helen Eriksson and fiddlers Christer and Kristina Samuelsson.
Full Details »Join us for a short performance by our Swedish guests, Stig and Helén Eriksson plus Christer and Kristina Samuelsson, followed by an evening of social dancing.
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