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Sunday weekly. Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing, plus lesson and refreshments. Lessons 7 to 8 PM, dancing 8 to 10:30 PM. (1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, Argentine Tango lesson 6 - 7 PM) At Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. 856-429-5355 website, or email. (Updated 3/26/08) Sunday (call for dates) Ballroom, Latin & Swing Dance Practice Parties at the LaCrest Health Center, 624 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446, 12:45-3:45 PM, $10 per person, 215-855-2711, email or dancingattheymca.com/ (Updated 12/4/07) Sunday weekly. Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing, plus lesson and refreshments. Lessons 7 to 7:45 Beginners and 7:45 to 8:15 PM Intermediate, dancing to 10:30 PM. At Grace Church, 19 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. 856-429-5355 or www.dancehaddonfield.org (Updated (1/7/08) Sunday weekly. Indian Classical Dance, The Archana Dance Academy Middletown Community Center, 2140 Trenton Road, Levittown PA 19056. 'Bharatnatyam' and Bollywood fusion classes. 1 - 3:00 p.m. http://www.thearchanadanceacademy.com/ (Added 1/15/07) Sunday weekly. Indian Classical Dance & Contemporary Ballet Lessons for All Ages. Nava Nritya Dance Academy, Blue Bell, PA, http://www.navanritya.org/, 215-280-3241, email (Updated 1/15/07)) Sunday weekly (except holidays, and NO DANCING JULY 20 - AUG 31, 2008) International Folk Dancing. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Dances taught for first hour and reviewed throughout the evening; beginners welcome; $3 admission, first time free. 6:00 - 8:30 pm. 610-923-0997 or www.lvfolkdancing.org, tesshmo@yahoo.com Updated 07/22/08) Sunday, weekly. EXCEPT DURING July and August & holidays- Israeli Folk Dancing Germantown Jewish Center, Lincoln Drive & Ellet treet, 10:00 am-12:30 pm. 215-247-9614. Call for the summer schedule. (Updated 1/16/07) 1st, 3rd & 5th
Sundays. Argentine Tango. The
Dance Depot, 50 W. 3rd & Walnut Sts. Collegeville, PA. 19426.
4 to 8PM. Newcomers lesson in the first hour. Light snacks and beverages
provided. Free parking in large lot at the front door. No partner
required. 484-744-1077 or website.
(Updated 10/29/07) 1st Sunday. Group Motion on the Main Line. Contempradance Center 396 W. Lancaster Ave. (Route30) Strafford, Pa. 19087. 2 miles west of Blue Route (between Wayne and Devon) 7pm-9pm Admission $20.00 (First-timers only $15.00) A celebration of self expression, through improvisational dance/movement, live world music and the creative spirit. Guided by Laura Bertin 610 640 4666 or email. (Updated 1/15/07) 1st Sunday, Sept-June.
Irish Set Dance Xavier Hall, 201
Broadway, Westville, NJ. 1:30pm to 5:30pm. Live music varies monthly.
$15 pp. Coffee, tea and ice water are provided. BYOB or snacks.
We do encourage people to bring scone, sweets, etc. Sponsored by 2nd and 4th Sundays, Ballroom and Latin Dancing, The Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd PA, 4 - 7PM (Lesson 4-4:30), 610-896-5221 (Updated 1/15/07). 2nd Sundays. Shag The Delaware Valley Shag Club's monthly swing dance party website (added 7/25/06) 2nd Sundays. Swedish Couple Dancing, The Baird Hall/Philadelphia Dance Conservatory on the New Covenant Campus, 7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Live music and teaching by Alicia Björnsdotter Abrams. Beginners and musicians welcome; $5-$10 on a sliding scale according to need. 3-5 PM.www.aliciaabrams.info/philadance.html (updated 9/30/08) 2nd Sundays. Israeli Folk Dancing Jewish Community Center of Delaware, 101 Garden of Eden Road, Talleyville (north of Wilmington), DE 19803, 3:00 - 5:00 PM. pm 302-478-5660 or website (updated 12/27/04) 2nd Sundays Tango & Milonga Atrium Studio, 4721 North Crescent Blvd (Rte 130), Pennsauken, NJ. Dance from 10:30a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. 856-661-9166. http://www.atriumdance.com. (Updated 3/9/06). 3rd Sundays - Milonga en Casa Pot Luck Dinner and Tango Dancing at Buttonwood Ballroom, 1315 Buttonwood St, Philadelphia, 7:30 pm - midnight, $10. Kelly Ray and Lesley Mitchell provide soft drinks and snacks. 215-574-9555, website, or email (Updated 8/09/04) 4th or 5th Sundays,
usually, Mostly Waltz Check
location and times. Sunday afternoon of mostly waltzes and elegant
couple dances, (a few polkas, schottische's, swing, tangos, one
steps, zwiefachers, etc.) Pre-dance instruction 2:30 - 3:30, dancing
3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Admission $10. With live music, sponsored by The
Waltz Project. For more information call 215-483-0726, 215-643-4397
or consult web site. (Updated
8/2508) Every other Sunday. Country Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $10/$5 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 2-3pm Dance 3pm-6pm 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com (updated 8/25/08) Twice Monthly, call for dates South Jersey Ballroom Dance Club has dances with lessons. In the summer, dances are twice monthly on Saturdays. Dances are held at Christ Church Parish Hall, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ. For dates and info call George at 609-889-0681, or Email (Added 3/30/04) Occasional Sundays (check first), Garland Dancing Usually held at Merion Friends Meeting, 615 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, A. 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Germantown Country Dancers. 610-407-0460, email or website. (Updated 4/11/07). |
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| Monday Monday, weekly. Ballroom and Latin Dancing. Upper Merion Dance & Gymnastics Center,LLC. Beginners 1: 6:30pm-7:30pm, Beginners 2: 7:30pm-8:30pm, Latin Mix (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata) 8:30pm-9:30pm. 421 Feheley Drive, Unit B, King of Prussia, PA 19406. 610-731-0022; www.umdgc.com; www.myspace.com/prolatindancer (Updated 4/25/08) . Monday, weekly. Sept - June Contra, English & Scottish Country Dancing.Pineland Country Dancers. Westfield Friends School, Rt. 130 & Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson, NJ. 8:00-10:00 instr. and dancing. 856-779-9084 (updated 10/14/03) Monday, weekly. Country Dance Night. Polish Association Home Ballroom, 9150 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, Pa 19114. Music at 7:00pm. One line and one partner dance lesson starting at 7:30. Open dancing until 10:30 $8.00 per person. Contact Ray and Gail Garvin, Country Xpress (215) 657-5929. email (Updated 11/27/07) Monday weekly. Bellydance & Folklore (Egyptian Style) with Nagwa Sa'id. 7:00- 9:00 pm at Nagwa Sai'ds Studio 215-333-5642. (updated 4/16/03) Monday weekly. Flamenco
Ma Beginning
flamenco dance class, taught by La Lhianna, at Angler Movement Arts
Center, 1550 E. Montgomery Ave. in Fishtown. 7:30pm. (215) 586-0760,
ladylhi@yahoo.com. Monday, weekly. Irish Dancing. Mixed Ceili Sets & Step dancing (Hard and Soft-shoe) Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #853. 335 W Washington St. West Chester, PA 19380, 8-9 PM, www.AcademyofIrishDance.org or 484-797-3211, $15.00 per person per evening. (Added 9/27/07) Monday, weekly. Irish Set Dance Class at Cadbury Center, Rt. 38 (Beside the Cherry Hill Mall), Cherry Hill, NJ. 8.00pm to 10.00pm all year. Teaching by Ed Quigley and Eileen McCullough. $5 per person. Classes held downstairs. Eileen McCullough: 856.983.7464, email (3/29/08). Monday, weekly. Irish Set (Advanced) Dance Class at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), Carpenter Lane and Emlen Sts, Mt. Airy. 7:30p-9:30p. (check for summer schedule). Teaching by John Shields and Cass Tinney. For info contact John 215.722.1674 or Cass 215.637.9366, (Updated 9/12/05) Monday,
weekly. Salsa DanceSport Academy.1
West Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, 7pm - 7:45pm 610-642-2525. http://www.dancesportpa.com/,
dancesportacademy@yahoo.com.
(Added 3/9/07) Monday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing. Meadow Lakes Retirement Center, Heightstown, NJ. 8:00-10:00 instr. and dancing. 908-438-9178 Monday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing. St. John's Episcopal Church, Lansdowne & Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Basic class is 7:00, general class at 8:00 (the classes overlap). The social class begins at about 8:00 and goes to 9:45. There is no Social Class on the Monday following a Saturday party. 215-248-5998 or website. (Added 1/26/04) Monday, weekly.
Soul
Line Dance Class, First Presbyterian Church of Germantown,
35 W. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 267-872-4749;
www.381productions.com;
email; $5.00. (added
4/29/05) Monday, monthly. International Dance Music Jam Musicians and singers welcome to join the International Folk Sounds to play music from around the world. Bring your instrument and/or voice and a music stand. Music will be provided or bring enough to share. 8 to 9:30 on the following dates: Sue Anderson 610-688-3284 or website .
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Tuesday Tuesday,
weekly. Beginner's Ballroom DanceSport
Academy.1 West Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, 7:45pm - 8:30pm , 610-642-2525.
http://www.dancesportpa.com/
(Added 3/14/07) Tuesday weekly.
Grown
Folks Tuesday.
Bop, Cha-Cha & Line Dance. 8pm-1am at 4501 Kelly Dr. $5.00 til 9:30.
email or 215-740-6248 (Added
3/18/05) Tuesday, weekly - Israeli dancing. Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, NJ (corner of Kresson & Cropwell) . Beginners welcome. 7-10pm, email. (Updated 5/27/08) Tuesday - Country Western Line & Couple Dance Fraternal Order of Eagles, 920 Trenton Rd., Fairless Hills, Pa. lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing till 10:30 p.m. $7.00 per person, snacks provided, for more information contact Country Music Fever at 215-547-3229 or e-mail (Updated 7/3/06) Tuesday, weekly.
Hip Hop DanceSport Academy.1 West
Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, 5:30pm - 6:15pm, 610-642-2525. http://www.dancesportpa.com/
(Added 3/14/07) Tuesday mornings, weekly.
International Folk Dancing (Sept - June).
Glenside Senior Center in the Carmel, Presbyterian Church,
corner of Route 152 & Edgehill Rd. 9:30 - 11:00 am. Hanny Budnick
leads dances from all over. 215-885-7650 (updated 9/26/07) Tuesday, weekly. June to Sept. Int'l Folk Dancing. Phila Museum of Art at the top of the museum steps in Philadelphia. 8:00-10:30 p.m., weather permitting. Sponsored by the Fairmount Park Commission. 215-945-1316 Tuesday, weekly. (except City of Phila. holidays) October to March Int'l Folk Dancing At Lloyd Hall, One Boathouse Row, Kelly Drive, Phila. $3.00, 8:00p.m.-9:50 p.m. Sponsored by the Fairmount Park Commission. 215-945-1316. (Updated 9/23/08) Tuesdays (alternating weeks), Groove Tuesday - Delaware Valley Shag & Swing Club,Tatem-Shield American Legion Post #17, 662 Atlantic Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Shag lesson by Rob Baen & Sheila Purkey 7:30 - 8:30; dancing 8:30 - 10:30. $7. website. (Updated 10/13/03) Tuesday, weekly. Lindy Hop and Blues at Take the Lead Studio, 4701 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19143. Lessons in Lindy Hop and Blues dancing starting at 8PM. Social dance & practicum from 9-11PM. All for only $5! http://lindyandblues.com (Added 07/01/07) Tuesdays (alternating weeks; check website), Shag and west coast swing dancing to "beach and boogie music" by DJ Rob Baen, Brewsters Bar & Grill, 2825 Rt. 73 South, Maple Shade, NJ. Beginner shag lesson by Rob Baen & Sheila Purkey 7:30 - 8:00; dancing 8:00 - 10:30. . website. Tuesday, weekly.
Israeli Folk Dancing Beth Sholom
Congregation, Old York Rd near Meetinghouse Rd, Elkins Park, PA. . 7:30-10:00.
215-379-0641 or send e-mail. 2nd Tuesday. Square Dancing St.
Mary's Parish Hall on the Penn Campus, 3916 Locust Walk, Phila.
7:30-10:15. 215-477-8434 or consult web
site. (Updated 10/13/03)
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Wednesday, weekly. Appalachian Clogging, Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. 7:00 - 8:00 215-643-4397 or www.fiddlekicks.com, $8 (updated 8/20/08) Wednesday, weekly. Ballroom & Latin at the Fiesta Dance Club. Beth El Ner Tamid, 715 Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, PA 19008. See web site. for details. (Updated 8/29/06) Wednesday weekly.
"Ballroom By Request" Open Practice
Time. 119 Galey Street Media, PA 19063. No partner necessary.
Light snacks provided. 8:00 - 11:00 pm, Behind Pinocchio's Restaurant,
Directions, $10 www.ballroomjoe.com
(04/28/07) Wednesday, weekly. Contra and English Country Dancing Princeton Country Dancers. Suzanne Patterson Center, behind Princeton Borough Hall and the police station, Princeton, NJ. 7:45-10:30 instruction and dancing. 609-683-7956, 609-924-6763 or consult web site. (Info updated 6/5/07) Wednesday - Country
Western Line & Couple Dance Fallsington American Legion,
300 Yardley Ave., Fallsington, Pa. lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by open
dancing till 10:30 p.m. $7.00 per person, snacks provided, for more
information contact Country Music Fever at 215-547-3229 or e-mail
(Added 11/6/01) Wednesday, weekly. English
Country Dancing. Germantown Country Dancers. Merion Friends
Meeting, 615 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA. 7:30 instruction, 8:00-10:15
dancing. 215-836-0426, 610-688-5284, 856-858-3385 or consult web
site. Wednesday, weekly. International Folk Dancing (No dancing in August 2008) Beaver Folk Dancing at Or Hadash, 190 Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington, PA. 8:00 instruction, 8:40-10:00 dancing. Day: 610-688-3284 or consult web site. (Updated 5/17/06) Wednesday, weekly. International Folk & Square Dancing. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Arden, DE. 7:30-9:30. instr. and dancing. 302-478-7257 or 610-277-0844 or consult web site. There is the Israeli dance on 4th Wednesday and usually 2nd Sunday 3- 5 PM of each month. (Updated 12/09/06) Wednesday, weekly. Irish Ceili Social Dancing 1301 S. Rodney St., Wilmington DE 19805 Beginners ceili (Irish social dance) on 7 pm, advanced 7:30, set dance class 8:30. Sponsored by the New Castle County Irish Society. 302-369-0101 or 302-478-4568 or website. (Added 1/11/05) Wednesday, weekly October-July. Irish Set Dance Class KOC Hall, Palymra, NJ from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Teaching by Eileen McCullough. $5 per person. Eileen McCullough: 856.983.7464, email (3/29/08). Wednesday, weekly. Irish Set Dance Class (for beginners) at the Irish Center (Commodore Barry Club), Carpenter Lane and Emlen Sts, Mt. Airy. 7:30p-9:30p. (check for summer schedule). Teaching by John Shields and Cass Tinney. For info contact John 215.722.1674 or Cass 215.637.9366, (Updated 9/12/05) Wednesday.Israeli Dancing at Beth Sholom Congregation, 8231 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027. 7:30-10:30pm. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN. Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21, $5 per senior over 65.www.rakdan.com, 215-760-6800 or rakdan@comcast.net. (updated 9/15/08) Wednesdays, weekly. Latin Dance Party, with DJ Jose North by Northwest, 9:00 Phone, website and/or email address 7165 Germantown AVenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Admission $5.00. Free lesson. 215-248-1000. (Added 10/13/03) Wednesdays, weekly. Latin night with dance lesson, Brasil's Restaurant Home Page, 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Lessons at 9:00 PM, dancing at 10:00 $5, 215-413-1700 (Added 10/13/03) Wednesday, weekly. Line Dancing for Beginners, Intermediate and some Advanced, Location: The Yorkhouse, 5325 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA. Cost: $5 per person, $8 couples, $3 children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult), $3 seniors (65+) Class is held every Wednesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30. Class is also available some Saturdays. Check our Web site for the schedule. 267-439-0515, http://www.bowlegsproductions.com or email. (Added 02/10/08) Wednesday
Nights Oldies/Motown - Line Dancing Lyrics
Lounge Harison & Roosevelt Blvd. (Located in a shopping center)
Philadelphia, Pa 7-12 (No cover charge) (Optional buffet for $5) 215-533-5888
(Added 4/30/03) Wednesday (September to May) Scottish Country Dancing held at the Cadbury Retirement Community, but not associated with the residence, 2150 Route 38 (between Olive Garden and the Cherry Hill Mall), Cherry Hill, NJ. 8-10pm Contacts: Mary McKillop, 856-778-3607 or Susan Holmes, 215-448-1192 (Updated 3/31/06) Wednesdays, weekly. Swing Dance Night North Penn Elks Trewigtown Road Colmar, Pa. Lessons 7:00-8:30pm Open dance till 11:00 $8.00 per person. Contact Dave Kim of Marlin DJs. East & West Coast Swing, 2-step, Hustle, often with invited instructor. (866) 997-7688 www.marlindj.com. (Updated 11/28/07) Wednesdays,
weekly. Argentine Tango Lessons and Practice,
Holy Savior Club, 436 E. Main St. Norristown, Pa. 19401, Master Instructor
Andrew Conway with Linda Chase will guide you in every step of the fundamentals
in Argentine Tango. Followed by dancing for all levels. $90per. person
6 week series(includes practice session. $10 practice session only.
Intermediate 7:00PM Beginners 8:15PM Practice 8:15PM-10:30, 215-634-1101
or www.amoretango.com. (Added
6/13/07) Wednesdays, weekly. Zydeco Dance Party, Warmdaddy's, 4 South Front St, Philadelphia, 7-11p.m. 215-627-2500 (Added 10/13/03) 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Check first). Longsword Dancing Sponsored by Germantown Country Dancers web site. Merion Friends Meeting, 615 Montgomery Ave, Lower Merion. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. There is no obligation to attend regularly or to perform. For more information: email (Updated 8/30/06) Every other
Wednesday. Israeli Dancing at Carl
A. Fields Center, Princeton University, 86 Olden Street (at Prospect)
Princeton, NJ 08544. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN Israeli Dancing.
For additional information: website
or 215-760-6800 or email.(Info updated
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Thursday, weekly.
Belly
Dance Basic Classes with Alexia.
The Drum and Dance Learning Center Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown,
New Jersey, 08505 (located in the Barracks Trading Post Plaza) 6:30
- 8:00 pm. For dancers at all dance levels. 609-324-7383 or www.drumdancecenter.com.
(06/26/07) Thursday, weekly. Country Line and Couples Dancing at The Club at Prospectors, Route 38 and Ark Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ. 7pm-1am, 856-235-1121 http://www.prospectorsrestaurant.com, All night dancing (7pm-1am) 3 lessons included (first lesson at 7:45pm) with $6 admission/cover.(Added 11/24/05) Thursdays, weekly. Country Dancing at Michael's Cafe 3640 Street Road, Bensalem, Pa (215) 633-7171. Dance Lessons from 6-7pm with Dave Kim of Marlin DJs Toll free (866) 997-7688 www.marlindj.com. NO COVER and plenty of Country Music till midnight. Additional beginner lessons on the rear dance floor throughout the evening. (Added 11/28/07) Thursday, weekly. FreeStep Dancing - The Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen Street, Philadelphia, 19119 (West Mount Airy). The most popular partner dance in England - now in the US too. Beginners lessons every week. 7.30 - 10.30. 215 360 1850, www.freestepping.com, (02/06/07) Thursday, weekly. Indian Cinematic and Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam - The Archana Dance Academy, Studio B, 209 Fairmount avenue, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia 19123 7:40 PM to 9:40 PM. (267) 994-7285, thearchanadanceacademy.com/ (Added 5/3/07) Thursday, weekly. Irish Set Dancing MacSwiney Club, Greenwood & Walnut Sts, Jenkintown, PA. 8:00-10:00 dancing. 610-446-9338 Thursday, weekly. Historic Dancing Tapestry Historic Dancers, Royersford PA (between Valley Forge & Pottstown), 7:30-10:00. Colonial and Victorian Country and Social dancing. Beginner and experienced dancers welcome, no partner needed. Directions:610-705-3568, email, website (Updated 10/11/06) Thursday, weekly Ballroom dancing at the Peppermint Dance Club. Church on the Mall Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA7:15 Beginners Lessons 8:30 Intermediate Lessons 9-10:45 Dance Party. website or 610-825-3388 (Updated 10/13/03) Thursday, weekly, Israeli Dancing at Adath Israel, 250 N. Highland Ave., Merion, PA 19066. 7:00-11:30pm. Hosted by Don Schillinger of RAK-DAN. For additional information: website or 215-760-6800 or rakdan@comcast.net. Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per student under 21, $5 per senior over 65 (Updated 1/25/08) Thursday, weekly.
Lessons and DJ'd Swing Dance with The Jazz Attic,
St. Mary's Church Community Center, 39th and Locust Walk, Philadelphia,
PA 19104, Lessons: 8:15 -9:15 PM in progressive six week series ($60
includes lessons and social dances) and open social dance ($5 dance
only) 9:15 pm - midnight. 267-258-5832 or www.TheJazzAttic.com.
(Added: 09/04/07) Thursday, weekly. Scottish Country Dancing 10-week session starting October 5, 2006 and then ending on December 14th (no class on Thanksgiving)Plymouth Meeting Friends School, 2150 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. website (Added 10/7/06) Thursday, weekly. Social Dancing. Donny Pesce's Dance Party VFW Post #8867 of Brick NJ, 373 Adamston Road (off Rt 528), Brick, NJ 08723). 732-370-2837 or 848 448-4666. Featuring the *DonnyPesce Orchestra*. Every Thursday night from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Admission is $8.00 Free parking, buffet, coffee, soda, snacks. (Updated 12/27/06) Thursday, weekly.
West
African Dance
with Audrey Davis.
The Drum and Dance Learning Center Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown,
New Jersey, 08505 (located in the Barracks Trading Post Plaza) 8:15
- 9:30 pm. For dancers at all dance levels. Pre-registration is recommended:
609-324-7383 or www.drumdancecenter.com.
(06/26/07) 1st & 3rd Thursdays. International Folk Dancing Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Lower Bucks County, 136 East Watson ave, Suite 204, Langhorne, PA, 7:30-9:00PM $2.Janet Whaling, (215) 943-9747 (Added 12/11/01) 2nd & 4th Thursdays. Salsa Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $10/$5 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-11pm. 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com (updated 8/25/08)
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Friday weekly.
Ballroom. Routes 73 and 130, Pennsauken,
NJ (just east of the Tacony-Palmyra bridge behind the Pennsauken Mart.)
They are open from 7pm to 12 midnight. Free lessions Friday weekly, Bop & Cha-Cha Crab Tavern 201 MacDade BLVD in Darby PA. Friday nights 8pm-2am $2.00 Bop & Cha-Cha Lessons every Tues. 7pm-9pm / Line Dance lesson from 9pm-11pm. All lessons are "FREE" 610-368-7043 or june.donaldson@alliedsecurity.com "$8.00 all U can eat buffet" (Added 3/1/05) Friday, weekly except 1st Fridays. California Mix of Dances The Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall. 6:45 Dinner Buffet, 7:15 Beginner Lesson, 8:30 Intermediate Lesson, 9:00-10:30 Dance party $9.00/person includes everything. website or 610-825-3388. (Updated 6/21/04) Friday,
Weekly. Group Motion Dance Workshop.
3500 Lancaster Ave. Phila. Pa. 19104 Friday, weekly, International Folk Dancing. Princeton Friday Night Folk Dancers. Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ. (behind Princeton Borough Hall and the police station.) 8:00p.m. Instruction. 9:00-11:00 Dancing. For details, call 908-369-8906 or consult web site (Info updated 7/4/06) Friday, weekly. International Folk Dancing. Newark International Folkdancers. George Wilson Center, 303 New London Road (Rte 896), Newark, DE. 8:00 instr., 9:00-10:00 dancing. 302-737-7321 or send e-mail. (Updated 8/9/04) Friday, weekly, International Folk Dancing Kimberton Arts Society, Please call to check location. Dancing is usually at Kimberton Arts Building, 2208 Kimberton Road, Kimberton, PA, about 1/4 mile from the Kimberton Inn, but not always. 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. No partner necessary. Kimberton is three miles west of Phoenixville in Chester County, PA. Admission is $7 per person, $15 per family (Or, become a member and pay only $5). Bring a snack or drink to share. For information, call John & Nancy Pittock at 610-827-1486. (updated 12/21/07) Friday, weekly. Latin night with dance lesson, Brasil's Restaurant - Home Page, 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Lessons at 9:00 PM, dancing at 10 - 2, 215-413-1700 (Added 10/13/03) Friday, weekly. Milonga
& Argentine Tango Party The University City Arts League,
4226 Spruce Street, Phila. 9:00 pm -1:00 am, $10. Hosted by Kelly Ray
& Lesley Mitchell, 215-574-9555, website
or Friday, weekly. Old
Time Oldies Dance Party - starting Friday, June 27th 2008
Bop, Cha-Cha, & Line - Songhi City Cultural Center - 3117 Master
St.(across from the luxury town homes in Brewerytown Square) Philadelphia,
Pa - 8:pm until 12:am - $8 admission - Light buffet severed from 9:pm
until 10:pm - B.Y.O.B.- all parties & celebration's welcomed - 215-978-4640
(Added 5/24/08) Friday, weekly (except 1st Fridays). Swing Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $12/$7 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-12pm 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com (updated 8/25/08) Friday, weekly. Tango lesson and Milonga Blue Bell School of Dance. Nackord Karate Studio, Gateway Shopping Center, 125 E Swedesford Rd. Wayne Pa. 19087. Two classes are usually held at 7:30 & 8:30. 9:30 p.m. Milonga. 215-681-6265 or www.amoretango.com. Check website for class schedule and prices. (Updated 3/23/08) Friday, weekly. Social
Dancing Valley Forge Dance School, King of Prussia, PA 19406,
7 -8 PM. Learn a social dance a month, just show up and pay $10 at the
door. 610-337-1772 or website
(added 7/21/06) 1st Friday. California Mix Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $12/$7 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-12pm 610-348-6727 website (Added 8/25/08) 1st Friday. English Dancing - Check for location:. 8:00p.m.. 609-393-3762 or consult web site. (updated 8/25/08) 1st Friday. (check during summer months) Irish Dancing - Hoolie. Knights of Columbus Hall, Broad & Elm, Palmyra, NJ near Tacony Palmyra Bridge. 8:00 - midnight, 856-429-0312. (Updated 10/13/03) 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday. Square Dancing. Dixie Derby Square Dance Club, Upper Moreland Township, P.O. Box 641, Hatboro, PA, 19040. Largest square dance club in the Delaware Valley. We have classes for beginners in square and round dancing, Classes for intermediate and advance rounds, easy level dances, plus level dances with rounds, and numerous activities. Visit our web site or send e-mail. (added 8/13/01) 1st Friday.
Swing. Got Swing ? our monthly
Friday nite dance party www.robandsheiladance.com
(Added 7/25/06) 2nd Friday. Contra Dancing. Lambertville Country Dancers.St. Andrew's Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, NJ 08530. 8:00. 609-393-3762 or consult web site. (updated 3/21/05) 2nd Friday,
West Coast Swing. The Atrium
Dance Studio, Rt. 130, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, 8:00-9:00 lesson; 9:00-1:00
Dance, 609-519-0793, bpurkey@yahoo.com
(Added 3/24/07) 2nd, 4th Friday (September to May). International Folk Dancing. Westfield Friends Meeting House, Moorestown-Riverton Road and Route 130, Cinnaminson, NJ, 08077. 8:30 - 10:30 pm. 856-546-0894 or 610-544-2828 or email (10/18/2006) 2nd Friday usually, call for dates Cajun, Creole & Zydeco Allons Danser. T.K. Club, E Hector & Apple Sts., Conshohocken, instr. 7:30 p.m. dancing 8:30-midnight, 215-576-0839 or website (updated 2/5/06) 3rd Friday, Jersey Jumpers Swing Dance. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, Lesson @ 7:30 PM, Dancing 8:30 - 11:30, Admission usually $11, $8 w. student ID, 609-945-1883 or website, (Added 4/20/07) 3rd Friday of every month Open Dancing & Califronia Mix at the Third Street Alliance, 41 North Third Street (Next to the PNC Bank), Easton, Pennsylvania. 8-9 Lesson (instructors change from time to time and dances change monthly) Open Dancing 9-11 California Mix (John Thoder DJ). January 18, Cha Cha lesson with Con Gallagher. No partner necessary. $10-admission ($5 with student id). Presented by Easton Main Street Initiative www.eastonmainstreet.org phone 610-330-9940 (added 1/6/08) 4th Friday, Ceili Commodore Barry Club, Philadelphia. web site. Added 3/4/02) Every other Friday (check for dates) Traditional Indonesian Dance Class Delaware Studio in Wilmington, DE from 6:45-8:15pm at From March through June of 2008, we are focusing on Balinese Dances.For classes we do ask that each participant wears comfortable clothing. Sarongs are optional; if you don't own a sarong, we have many that you can borrow for practice. 302-367-8511 or www.indonesiancc.org. (Added 3/26/08)
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Saturdays, weekly. Ballroom Dancing Church on the Mall Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 7:15 beginners lessons, 8:30 intermediate lessons. website or 610-825-3388 (Updated 6/21/04) Saturdays, weekly. Ballroom and Latin Dancing. Carousel Ballroom. Lesson I - beginners and experienced dancers welcome, Lesson II - will build on first lesson, followed by Dance Party - mix of ballroom and Latin dances. All welcome - no partner necessary. $12 at the door. Enjoy light refreshments of appetizers and desserts. For dates, time, and locations: carouselballroom.com/ or 610-620-5100. (Added 4/4/08) Saturdays, weekly - Ballroom Dancing, Latin and Swing Dance Party BLUE MOON DANCESPORT, 319 E. Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30), Exton, PA by the Exton mall. 8-10pm. Partners required. 610-363-8679 or http://www.dancebluemoon.com. (Updated 1/11/07) Saturdays, weekly - Ballroom and Latin Dancing at Spotlight Dance Club.. The Dance Depot, 50 W. 3rd & Walnut Sts. Collegeville, PA. 7:30pm Beginners Lesson, 8:15pm Intermediate Lesson. 9:00-11.00pm Dance Party. Lessons taught by Professional Dance Instructor - Svetlana Roosiparg. All dance levels welcome! Light refreshments served. No partner necessary. $ 15 per person, includes lesson. 610-945-4954 or www.myspace.com/spotlightdanceclub. (Added 8/20/08) Saturday weekly. Bellydance
& Folklore (Egyptian Style) with Nagwa Sa'id. 12:00-1:30
at Nagwa Sai'ds Studio 215-333-5642. 215-333-5642. (added 4/16/03)
Saturdays, weekly (check website first to be sure dance is being held). Carousel Ballroom Dance Party The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. 6:30 pm - Lesson I - beginners and experienced dancers welcome, 7:15 pm - Lesson II - will build on first lesson, 8:00 to 10:00 pm - Dance Party - mix of ballroom and Latin dances. All welcome - no partner necessary. $12 at the door. Enjoy light refreshments of appetizers and desserts. 610-620-5100 or http://www.carouselballroom.com/. (Added 2/27/08) Saturday, weekly. Country Dance Party Montana West,1030 North West End Blvd, Quakertown, PA, 2 miles north of route 313 on route 309. 7:00PM - 2AM, lessons start at 7:30 beginner & intermediate levels. 21 and over to Enter, $8 cover charge. ( 215) 529-6070 or email. (Added 11/28/07) Saturday, weekly. Flamenco. with Flamenco Ole, Mt. Vernon Dance Academy 1720 Mt. Vernon Street, Phila. Call for times, 215-232-5713 Saturday, weekly. International night with bands from Latin-Brazilian-Caribbean, Brasil's Restaurant - Home Page, 112 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Lessons at 9:00 PM, dancing at 10 - 2, $10, 215-413-1700 (Added 10/13/03) Saturdays, weekly. Italian Folk Dancing (call first to be sure class is being held) St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, 9th & Pierce Streets., Philadelphia. 10:30 a.m. - noon. 215-487-3229 or email. (Added 10/9/01) Saturdays, weekly. Latin Dance at Newman Center Basement. 33rd & Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19104.Schedule: 6 – 7 pm Fashion Show Rehearsal (April 7th to May 19th, 07), 7-8 pm Latin Dance Lesson, 8-9:30 pm Dance Party. Cost: Student: $5; Non-student: $8. Call: 610-780-0211 to make sure the space is open. Penn Chinese Dance Club http://chinesedancingclub.googlepages.com/ (Updated 3/31/07) Saturdays, weekly. Soul Line Dance Class, Buff Hall, 817 N. Princess Avenue, Camden, NJ. 9:30 a.m. to 12:00, 267-872-4749; www.381productions.com; email; $5.00. (added 4/29/05) Saturday, weekly (except 1st Saturdays in summer May-Sept). Ballroom Dance, The Ballroom On High, 2nd Floor Ballroom 310 E. High St. Pottstown PA 19464, $12/$7 students, All ages welcome, light refreshments included, Lesson 7:30pm Dance 8:30pm-11pm 610-348-6727, www.swingkat.com (updated 8/25/08) Saturdays--twice
monthly. Jersey Shore Ballroom
Dance Club Christ Church 157 Shore Road, Somers Point,
NJ. Ballroom lesson followed by general dancing. Lessons & instructors
change monthly.7:00-10:00PM (lesson 7:00-8:00PM). Lynda: 609 645-3269
or Pam: 609 398-8170. or email
. www.worknotes.com/nj/jerseyshore/dancing
(Added 6/30/06) 1st & 3rd Saturdays.
Contras and Squares Swingin'
Tern. Ogden Memorial Church on Main Street (Route 124) in Chatham, NJ.Y´
The beginner's workshop starts at 7:30 pm with the dance following at
8:00 pm.Y´ Admission is $7.00 per person.Y´ Sneakers only are required.Y´
For information call 973-539-6286 or 973-228-9729 or consult web
site. (Updated 7/15/03) 1st Saturday. California Mix - Swing /Hustle/Latin No-Name Dance, usually at 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ (check website), 7 PM, $12 admission covers lesson, some FREE advanced workshops, dance social party, refreshments, www.centraljerseydance.org, noname@centraljerseydance.org (updated 9/10/08) 1st Saturdays of the Month (Sept -June) Contra Dance. Elverson Dance Series at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 61 Morningside Drive, Elverson, PA (Approx, 3 miles east of Elverson off Route 23) Beginner instruction at 7:00 pm. Dance begins at 7:30-10:30 pm. Live music and callers. Admission $8 adults and $5 for seniors and students high school and younger. 610-780-5667 or website (Updated 1/21/08) 1st Saturdays, usually. Call to confirm. Contra Dance St. Therese Church Shavertown (near Wilkes-Barre), PA. 8:00 - 11:00, 570-333-4007 or consult web site. (Updated 2/27/04) 1st Saturday. Oct - May
except Dec. English Country Dancing.
with Germantown Country Dancers, Summit Church, Greene and Westview
Streets, Phila. Pa 19119. 7:30-10:30 p.m.Check the website for afternoon
workshops & picnic dinners. 215-836-0426, 856-858-3385, 610-623-1926
or consult web site.
1st Saturday, Feel
the Beat Productions on the Drive West River Japanese
Restaurant, 4501 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA. 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
215-605-2672; www.feelthebeatphilly.com 1st & 3rd Saturdays,
Social ballroom dancing, swing, latin,
hustle, and more, Sunset Ballroom, Ocean Acres Community
Center 2nd Saturday, Dances
of Universal Peace. Villanova University Corr Chapel, 800
Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA. Simple folk dance movements with sacred
phrases, chants and music from many of the earth. Spiritual, but not
religious. Traditions include: Jewish, Christian (Gospel, Aramaic and
Creation Spirituality), Islamic Sufi, Native American, Celtic, African,
Hindu, Buddhist, and Universal Songs of Peace. Live music by Certified
Dance Leader and Mentor Teacher, Jeanne Ayesha Lauenborg & Sarah
Taylor. All dances taught. Dress casual. Singles and Couples welcome.
7:30 PM $12 at the door. January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14,
May 12, June 9, 2007 (215) 877-2777 email
or website (updated 3/9/07) 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Country Western Dancing The Dance Depot 3rd & Walnut Sts. Collegeville, PA. 19426 Doors open at 7:00, Dancing till 11:00 610-409-5622 www.thedancedepot.com $10.00 admission, lots of free parking, refreshments served, lesson at 7:30. 2nd Saturday DJ Denim & Lace 4th Saturday Country Xpress. (Added 2/21/07) 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays (check website for dates in July and August). Contra Dance. Valley Contra Dance, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley. Center & Wall Sts, Bethlehem, PA. 7:00 instr., 7:30-10:30 dancing, 610-868-7432 or consult web site. (updated 6/16/08) 2nd and 4th Saturdays, usually. Swing Dances Call for dates and locations or consult web site, Philadelphia Swing Dance Society, no partners necessary. All ages and skill levels welcome. 215-849-5364, 215-629-2344, or 610-676-0123 (Updated 9/17/07) 3rd Saturdays. (September - May) Contra Dance. Glenside Memorial Hall, Keswick & Waverly Rd, Glenside, PA. 7:30 instr., 8:00-11:00 dancing, refreshments served at the break. 215-572-6165 or web site. (Updated 11/26/05) 3rd Saturdays. Swing, Ballroom and Latin Club Dance Party University Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street, Phila. 8:30 instr., 9:00-12:00, party 215-574-9555 or website (Updated 2/14/06) 3rd Saturdays (September-May) Community Barefoot Boogie--freestyle dance with music from around the world. The Dance Space at 508 East Sedgwick Street, Mount Airy, Phila. 7:45-10:30pm. Sliding scale to $10. 215-248-0466 or www.moonriveracupuncture.com/boogie (Added 5/18/07) 3rd Saturdays.
Argentine Tango dance party. Firehouse,
Jackson & Front St, Media, PA, Lesson 8:30. Dancing till
1AM, 610-864-2323, www.tangohop.com,
Free, Fun, Friendly. (Added 3/12/06)
Twice Monthly during the summer, call for dates South Jersey Ballroom Dance Club has dances with lesson twice monthly. (Except for the summer, dances are twice monthly on Sundays). Dances are held at Christ Church Parish Hall, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ. For dates and info call George at 609-889-0681, or Email (Added 3/30/04) Every other Saturday (check for dates) Traditional Indonesian Dance Class George Wilson Center, Newark, DE from 2 - 4pm at From March through June of 2008, we are focusing on Balinese Dances.For classes we do ask that each participant wears comfortable clothing. Sarongs are optional; if you don't own a sarong, we have many that you can borrow for practice. 302-367-8511 or www.indonesiancc.org. (Added 3/26/08) Saturdays – Monthly. Bella Rosa Ballroom. Congregation Beth El Ner Tamid, 715 Paxon Hollow Rd, Broomall, PA. $20 per couple, snacks provided. Dancing from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. 215-258-5587 or bellarosaballroom@comcast.net (Added 7/14/08) Saturdays – Monthly: Aug 16, Sept 6, Oct 18, Nov 29 and Dec 27: Roberto's Latin American Dance Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue, Paxon Hollow Rd. Broomall, PA 8:30 - 11:30 beautiful 3800 sq. ft. wood floor, 610-459-3564, mini lesson, snacks provided (Updated 7/29/08 Occasional Saturdays Check website for schedule. Line Dancing for Beginners, Intermediate and some Advanced, The Yorkhouse, 5325 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA. $5 per person, $8 couples, $3 children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult), $3 seniors (65+) Class is held every Wednesday evening. 267-439-0515, http://www.bowlegsproductions.com or email. (Added 02/10/08) Occasional Saturdays Evening Workshops and Milongas on Princeton U. campus. Milonga 9PM-1AM, $5, preceded by workshops, 6 - 7:30PM & 7:30-9PM. (H) 609-986-9373, or (W) 609-258-4592 email.(Added 12/11/01) Occasional Saturdays - Square Dancing West Chester Square Dance: this dance is currently on hiatus Contact for further information: 610-696-2652 or email. (Updated 11/17/03) |
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Appalachian, Clogging, English, French Canadian, Cape Breton stepdancing. FiddleKicks instructors, usually on Wednesday evenings, 215-643-4397, http://www.fiddlekicks.org/ Argentine
Tango, Swing, Latin, Ballroom, Kelly Ray & Lesley Mitchell,
215-574-9555, www.dancephiladelphia.com/
Balboa, Ballet, Ballroom, Charleston, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Vintage Jazz, West Coast Swing lessons at the Ballroom on High, 2nd floor, 310 East High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. 610-348-6727. www.swingkat.com (Added 8/18/07) Ballroom for pre-teens & teens Blue Bell School of Dance, 215-643-0245 (Added 11/21/07) Ballroom, Ongoing weekly ballroom dance classes for couples of all ability levels from beginner to advanced at BLUE MOON DANCESPORT, 319 E. Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30), Exton, PA by the Exton mall. 610-363-8679 or http://www.dancebluemoon.com/ Ballroom
& Latin, Carousel Ballroom dance lessons Tuesdays
(Intermediate/Advanced) & Thursdays (Beginner/Novice) at St. Mark's
United Methodist Church, 2220 S. Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008. Lessons
are taught by Carlos Maldonado, a Gold Level Certified dance instructor,
adjudicator, and choreographer with over 30 experience in teaching ballroom
and Latin dance. www.carouselballroom.com
or 610-356-1199 for more information.(Updated 5/28/08) Ballroom,
Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Hip Hop, Wedding Preparation.
DanceSport Academy, Aideen O'Malley. Group and private lessons for singles
and couples, adults and children. Monday through Friday from 1pm - 10pm,
weekends by appointment. 610-642-2525. 1 West Lancaster Ave, Ardmore,
PA 19003. http://www.dancesportpa.com/.
(added 3/9/07) Ballroom, Latin and customized wedding dance preparation. Peter Kadel's Ballroom Dancing, West of center city, open 7 days a week. Call 610-622-0683, email or visit us at prkadelballroomdancing.com (added 5/7/08) Ballroom: Romance Ballroom, Ashley Phaneuf, Group classes and private lessons in four different locations. 717-442-8154 Main Office in Gap, PA, www.romanceballroom.net Bellydance Year Round Bellydance Lessons by Najia, various times and locations, www.philadelphiabellydance.com Bop, cha-cha, ballroom-salsa. DJ services also available, playing gospel to contemporary music. 267-303-0014. Carolina Shag in Collingswood on Mondays with Rob and Sheila. 7:00-8:00 Beginners; 8:00-9:00 Intermediate/Advanced. Phone 609- 519-0793 or e-mail (Updated 4/9/07) Country Line, City Slickers Country Clickers, with Lars and Lori Anderson. cityslickerscountrykickers.com/ Country |
