Avalon Ballroom

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.

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…

**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…

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…

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.

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…

**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…

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…

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…

**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…

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…

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.

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…

**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…

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…

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.

November Tea Dance Live music by Susan Rogers and the Exuberant Quartet! 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…

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…

**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…

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…

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.

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…

**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…

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…

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…

**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…

They say the only way to get rid of blues is to sing/dance 'em. Blues is a broad umbrella of musical styles, and as dance follows music, there are many ways to dance the blues. Join us for a three-week taster in December, each week we'll learn about some of the main styles of dancing the blues: Jukin', Ballroomin', and Triplestep. Jukin’ style dances have been danced to the blues throughout its history: from vintage acoustic blues, to high-energy electric…

Lindy Hop is an athletic dance in which dancers often turn, swivel, rotate, kick, hop, and glide across the social dance floor. Within all of these dynamic movements are endless ways to create lines, shapes, and poses. In this class, we will look at a few ways that followers and leaders can be intentional with their body movements and use their limbs to elevate their social dancing and aesthetic. Teachers: Stephanie Quon Date: Monday, December 2 Time: 7-8 p.m. Prerequisites:…

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…

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.

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

December Tea Dance Live music by Susan Rogers and the Exuberant Quartet! It’s a holiday theme so wear something festive – – – 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…

They say the only way to get rid of blues is to sing/dance 'em. Blues is a broad umbrella of musical styles, and as dance follows music, there are many ways to dance the blues. Join us for a three-week taster in December, each week we'll learn about some of the main styles of dancing the blues: Jukin', Ballroomin', and Triplestep. For when the music gets sweet and jazzy, we’ll explore the ballroomin’ style dances that have been danced to…

Jasper wants to give you the keys to the Rhythm-mobile. This isn't your normal Lindy class. Instead of specific moves, or movements, it will instead focus on timing, rhythm, and groove. Jasper will take you through a set of mind-bending exercises you've never done before that are designed to help you feel comfortable locking into the rhythm in a way you've never felt before. The class will focus on solo dance, but will also explore a partner dance context too. This is friendly…

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…

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.

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

They say the only way to get rid of blues is to sing/dance 'em. Blues is a broad umbrella of musical styles, and as dance follows music, there are many ways to dance the blues. Join us for a three-week taster in December, each week we'll learn about some of the main styles of dancing the blues: Jukin', Ballroomin', and Triplestep. Throughout its history, blues music has often shuffled, similar to a swung rhythm. We'll be taking a look at…

The Jitterbug Stroll is a super fun swing line dance created in 1992 by Ryan Francois, a world-renowned vernacular jazz dancer, teacher, and choreographer. The dance was originally performed to "Woodchopper's Ball," by Woody Herman, and is now a classic that can be seen at Lindy Hop dances everywhere, just like The Big Apple, The Tranky Doo, and The Shim Sham. The Jitterbug Stroll is composed of foundational vernacular jazz steps, which were popular decades before Ryan placed them into…

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…

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.

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

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…

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

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…

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.

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

**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…

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…

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.

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

January Tea Dance Live music by Susan Rogers and the Exuberant Quartet! $20 at the door - - - - - - - - Join us for a pleasurable afternoon of social dancing. The theme this month is Feathers and furs – faux and otherwise. 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,…

**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…

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…

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.

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

Milonga & Potluck Dan will bring vegan squash-ginger-coconut soup for all, and sourdough bread. You bring dance shoes, a potluck item, or both. Fiona was to DJ, but Mete will substitute tonight. And yes, it's on, despite the cold! 6:30-10-pm $15 pp, $10 students Lesson at 5:30 with Aldo Romero, visiting from Argentina, and Cyndi Giannini. $15pp and sure to be a treat.