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6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States
303-440-8303 http://www.boulderdancecoalition.org

Oct 2024

Date:
Saturday October 5th 2024
Time:
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event:
Swing
Cost:
$40
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Art Bragg: 720-413-0551 - arthurbragg@yahoo.com

Swing Rueda is back! Come learn this fun dance where couples exchange partners in sync with each other following moves from a caller. Swing Rueda uses classic Lindy Hop moves as well as fun, playful moves adapted from Salsa Rueda

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Date:
Saturday October 5th 2024
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Event:
Other
Cost:
$15 or $10
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Joseph Snowhawk: snowhawkj@juno.com

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…

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Date:
Sunday October 6th 2024
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
$12
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Derek Lucas: trumpeterlucas@gmail.com
or Lance Christensen: 303-947-5740 - buglerchristensen@yahoo.com
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Date:
Monday October 7th 2024
Time:
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Event:
Swing
Cost:
$50 (four-week series)
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

The Charleston is the signature step of the Roarin’ 20s and an important component of Lindy Hop. This four-week series introduces dancers to a variety of Charleston vocabulary (including 20s, 30s, hand-to-hand, airplane and more tandem), fun variations, and ways to mix and match the steps with Lindy Hop figures. It prepares students for a Charleston II class beginning in November that will build on the vocabulary learned in October. This progressive series takes place Monday evenings at the Avalon Ballroom. (Registration…

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Date:
Monday October 7th 2024
Time:
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event:
Swing
Cost:
$50 (four-week series)
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:

**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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Date:
Wednesday October 9th 2024
Time:
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Event:
Ballroom, Latin, Other, Swing, Tango, Waltz
Cost:
$10
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Art Bragg: 720-413-0551 - arthurbragg@yahoo.com

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…

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Date:
Thursday October 10th 2024
Time:
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Event:
Latin, Salsa
Cost:
$8-15
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Joseph Snowhawk: snowhawkj@juno.com

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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Date:
Thursday October 10th 2024
Time:
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Event:
Latin, Salsa
Cost:
$8-15
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

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 Swing (Beginning & Intermediate) -----------------------------…

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Date:
Saturday October 12th 2024
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event:
Ballroom, Latin, Other, Swing, Waltz
Cost:
$10
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Susie Pringle: 303-931-5654 - dancin.divas@icloud.com

Monthly dance 2nd Saturdays; for the LBGTQ community and friends/allies, including country, ballroom, Latin, west coast swing, night club, line dance and some freeform/pop dancing.  Safe, inclusive and welcoming.

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Date:
Wednesday October 16th 2024
Time:
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Event:
Waltz
Cost:
$10 $5 for students
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Dorothy Vernon: dorothyblue@gmail.com

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

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Date:
Friday October 18th 2024
Time:
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Event:
Contra
Cost:
$15/12/10
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Teri Rasmusson: 720-352-1770 - trazz@indra.com

CFOOTMAD Community Contra Dance, first and third Fridays each month. 7:00 p.m. lesson, 7:30-10:30 p.m. dance. $15/general $12/members $19 students. CFOOTMAD events at The Avalon are mask optional and no longer require proof of vaccine or boosters. Vaccines are recommended, but not required.

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Date:
Saturday October 19th 2024
Time:
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event:
Swing
Cost:
$20 / $10 Students
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Joseph Snowhawk: snowhawkj@juno.com

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 & Art 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…

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Date:
Friday October 25th 2024
Time:
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Event:
Celtic & English, Contra
Cost:
$0
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:
Caroline Fuller: Zesty@cfootmad.org

CFOOTMAD has been a member of the CDSS, the Country Dance & Song Society, since its founding. CDSS provides a broad range of resources and support to traditional dance organizations throughout the country. CDSS’s annual board meeting is being held in Boulder in 2024, and to welcome the board to Colorado, we are hosting a free dance. Avourneen will be playing for the contra dance portion, with Sam Smith calling; and the CDSS board will provide a cavalcade of callers…

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Nov 2024

Date:
Monday November 4th 2024
Time:
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Event:
Swing
Cost:
$50 (four-week series)
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Part two of the Boulder Swing Charleston series steps things up with more advanced technique and vocabulary related to the signature step of the Roarin’ 20s. Charleston II builds on material covered in the previous series. Dancers who did not attend the October series should be comfortable dancing a side-by-side Charleston basic at a medium-high tempo (~180 bpm), well-versed in kickaways and familiar with tandem Charleston. This progressive series takes place Monday evenings at the Avalon Ballroom. (Registration closes after…

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Date:
Sunday November 10th 2024
Time:
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Event:
Ballroom, Swing, Waltz
Cost:
$20
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

Contact:

November Tea Dance Live music by TBD The theme for this dance is Thanksgiving so wear Fall Colors! - - - 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. This is a great opportunity to dress up a little. Hope you can join…

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Jan 2025

Date:
Monday January 6th 2025
Time:
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Event:
Swing
Cost:
$50 (four-week series)
Location:
Avalon Ballroom
6185 Arapahoe Rd
Boulder, CO 80303 United States

This intermediate-level series from Boulder Swing Dance explores a variety of topics in Lindy Hop and other vintage jazz genres. Classes are grouped into four-week progressive sessions, beginning on the first Monday of the month. Registration closes after Week 2 and drop-ins are not permitted. Check back soon or visit our Swing Shop for more details! Sign up for our email list for updates directly to your inbox!

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