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I try to keep the information current. However, to be sure, phone, e-mail, or visit the web sites listed, or check Dance Links. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SEE ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. |
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Motto: "Promoting Fun and Fellowship through Ballroom Dancing" Tom Padgett (334) 821-2472, Fax (334) 821-3488 padgewt@mail.auburn.edu
Guest
admission: Guests of all ages welcome.
Dress code varies from semi-formal to dressy casual. No BYOB. No smoking. Cash
bar at some dances. Guest admission $20/couple. |
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Tracie West (334) 821-0629 pakmail236@mindspring.com |
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Birmingham
Ballroom Dance Association (BBDA) ( Birmingham Chapter of USA
Dance) A great dance floor, friendly atmosphere, eminently danceable music. Dances every first Saturday 7-10 at Homewood Senior Center. Guests welcome. Get more information at www.renez.com/birminghamballroom |
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Concordia Beneficial Society (Concordia Club) Web site: www.concordiaclub.org Weekly dances every Saturday 8-11. The club is also used by other dance organizations as a venue for their dances. Couples only. Reservations required. Directions |
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Retired and Loving It Weekly dances Mondays 1-3, CD's, casual. 956-6946 |
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Latinsoul Productions Latinsoul Productions is celebrating 10 years of bringing HOT Latin sound to Alabama and are inviting you to celebrate with them at different venues as they heat up the dance floor with the finest Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Latin reggae and more.
For more information visit
www.latinsoulprod.com or email at info@latinsoulprod.com .
Also read their
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Homewood Senior Center A very active organization with many and various daily activities, including ballroom dancing. These are the regular ballroom dance events: Ballroom dancing and lessons with Liz Fowler and Niki Sepsas, every 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday night Ballroom dancing with live music or CD's every Friday 7-10. The Homewood senior center is also used by other dance organizations as a venue for their events. Barbara Pilato, Director
(205)943-0018,
or
Cell (205)
229-7317 barbara.pilato@homewoodal.org (Directions) |
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Mondays, 7-10 p.m., band, casual. I-59 to Ashville / north on Hway 11. (205)594-5652 |
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The Club hosts regular Swing dances Visit its website at www.birminghamswingdancers.com or check its newsletter . |
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ACME The Club hosts regular dances featuring Cajun and Zydeco music. Visit its website at www.acmedance.org for details on their dance events and classes. |
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Birmingham Lindy Dancers Association Members dance on Tuesdays at Community Arts Center, 1715 27th Court South, Homewood, AL. Visit the website at www.justgottaswing.com or email for more information info@justgottaswing.com |
Brooklane Community Center The center hosts dances every Tuesday and Thursday. |
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Karen Seybold (256) 734-9157 karens@cullmanrecreation.org Directions |
Daphne Civic Center
Denni Biggs or Robin
Smith The City of Daphne hosts occasional dances, usually with a live band.
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Fred and Debbie Helms - Chairman James Dees Guest admission: Couples welcome. No singles. Dress code: casual with CD, coat and tie with band. No BYOB. No smoking. Admission $ 10/person. Call Jim Dees for reservations (334)671-5530. The club holds a monthly dance every
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Chairpersons: Charles and Gloria Webb 334-393-6246 dustoff6@hotmail.com Dances on the 4th Satruday night of each month at the Enterprise Civic Center on Hwy 167, (except 3rd Sat. in November and December 31) at 7:00 P.M. Advance reservations are requested for all dances. The December dance is on New Year's Eve.
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Fairhope's famous cabaret dance. Dances every second and fourth Thursday, 8-11, $6 members, $9 guests. BYOB acceptable. Live music. Doors open at 7 P.M. Sherry Sullivan, Director Directions |
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Regular monthly dances are held at the Broadway Recreational Center, 400 Broadway, on the third Saturday. Admission: Members $ 4, Non-Members $ 6, Visitors from more than 50 miles away $ 2. DirectionsPresident: Suzy Robbins (256)
767-1440 suzyfromal@comcast.net |
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The Dance Club The Dance Club, which is a non-profit organization, consists of a committee of ten volunteers who are dedicated ballroom dancers. Their objective is to give Huntsville dancers (including themselves) a truly great place to enjoy dancing on a regular, weeknight basis. Guest admission: All guests welcome. Dressy casual except for 10th anniversary dance which is semi-formal. No BYOB. No Smoking. Admission $ 4/person CD, $ 6/person Band. Band usually on first Tuesday of each month. Every Tuesday night from 7:30-10:15, The Dance Club presents ballroom dancing at Skate Odyssey. The 12,000 sq. Ft. wooden dance floor is perhaps the largest in the South and one of the largest in the country. On the first Tuesday in each month music is provided by a live band, while on other Tuesdays recorded music is played. Group instructions during the first 45 minutes. Admission: with recorded music $ 4, with live music $ 6 (includes group lesson). This is for dancers of all ages. You do not have to bring a partner. Dress is casual, and soft drinks are available. The Odyssey offers the combination of a large dance floor, good air conditioning, an excellent sound system, and a smoke-free environment. This is ballroom dancing at its best. Frank Tatom (256)880-7636 dancehsv@mindspring.com . Check their web site at http://dancehsv.home.mindspring.com (Directions) |
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President: Alex Jolly The Twickenham Dance Club dance party secondFriday, usually every other month at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Whitesburg Drive.. Guests welcome. Recorded music; dressy casual - necktie during Fall, Winter, and early Spring. Bring one heavy hors d'oeuvre or pay $8/couple These parties are intended for couples only. Likewise, the club only sells tickets to couples for all of its semi-formal or formal dances. Single tickets to these dances can only be purchased through local dance studios. For more information call (256)881-0493 or (2560876-8108 Additional information is provided
at http://dancehsv.home.mindspring.com
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Jodi Weiner (256)533-5923 (home) or (256)651-1433 jweiner@aol.com Additional information is provided
at http://dancehsv.home.mindspring.com
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Monthly dances on the first Friday, 8-11, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3053 Leeman Ferry Road (behind the Drake Avenue Kroger Grocery Store. They teach primarily Carolina Shag and West Coast Swing. Contacts: Margo Monks 256.721.5661 or Mary Hodgens 256.881.2003. |
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The Latin Dance and Social Club of Huntsville keeps Latin music lovers acquainted with the Latin scene in Huntsville, Alabama. The Huntsville Hispanic community promotes the Hispanic culture by organizing a variety of activities. Following is a short summary of Latin events taking place in Huntsville thro throughout the year:
There are two great Latin bands based in Huntsville, Alabama: Mambo GrisGris and Latin Rhythms. They frequently perform at various locations in town. To check their schedules, visit their websites at http://www.mambogrisgris.com/ and http://www.latinrhythmsband.com/ respectively. The Alabama Hispanic Association (AHA) hosts many Latin dances during the year. It also organizes annual Hispanic festivals to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and to share the Hispanic culture, music and dance with the Huntsville community. Visit http://www.alabamahispanicassociation.org/ to find out more.
If
you're a Latin music fan and would like to receive regular
updates on Latin events taking place in
Huntsville, e-mail us at
LatinDanceClub@comcast.net
. We'll be glad to add your e-mail address to
our mailing list. No membership dues required. |
The Alabama Hispanic Association
(AHA), founded in 1999, is a charitable, non-profit, tax-exempt organization committed to
assisting the northern Alabama Hispanic community with information and resources for
education, medical guidance, legal advice, translation, and assistance with various social
issues. AHA also promotes Hispanic heritage awareness through its social activities, which
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Southern Elegance
Dance Studio |
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Dance to a nice mix of ballroom, country and salsa every Friday night from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $10/person. Tom or Mendy
Langford (256) 534-4994 or www.rcdcdance.com |
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Visit their web site
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Regular dances with live music 2nd and 4th and 5th Tuesday of every month at the Elk's lodge located on Dauphin Island Parkway. They also have a lesson 1st and 3rd Tue of every month. Barbara Kellam (251) 625-4258 Directions |
Afternoon tea dances and evening cabaret dances. Tea dances on the first Friday, 1-4, $5 members, $6 guests. Cabaret dances on the third Friday 7-10, $5 members, $6 guests. Live music. |
The longest running dance studio in Mobile. A great mix of smooth and Latin dances. Very friendly, smoke-free atmosphere. Dancing every Friday from 8-9:30, under age 25 $5, others $10. Group lessons Tue. & Fri. at 7:00. You can find them on their
www.starliteballroomal.com web page. |
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This
dance studio offers twice weekly dance parties. Visit
www.davidminerballroom.com for more information. |
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The Ballroom Club
President: Jim McNees, 334-277-1380
mcneesj@yahoo.com Music: Live music or CDs by Kenneth Stafford Motto: To promote good fellowship through ballroom dancing. Administered by a very dedicated group of volunteers, this social club boasts 150 members from all walks of life. If you want to meet and dance with true ballroom aficionados, this is the place to go. Membership is limited to 150. To become a member you must be sponsored by an existing member. If you wish to attend as a guest, you must be sponsored by a member. So, please call ahead. Ballroom dancing on the first Saturday of every month. Usually at the Montgomery Area Square Dance Association Hall on Chestnut St., 7:30-10:30 pm . (Directions) Live music three or four times a year, otherwise Ken Stafford provides the recorded music. The Christmas ball is held at the Alcazar Shrine (Directions) and is the highlight of the year. For this event, as a non-member, you must purchase your ticket in advance. Admission for Guests $ 15.00. Drinks are free. No alcohol or smoking. Usually finger food is provided. Dress code: When there's live music, dress code for gentlemen is formal, or dark suit and tie, cocktail dress or evening pants and top for the ladies. Otherwise, dark suit and tie for the gentlemen, 'after five' for the ladies during the months of November to May. During the hot months, dressy casual. Singles or couples If you plan to attend, check Events for the time and location. |
Dancin' Ballroom Dance Club 3847 Narrow Lane Road Montgomery, AL (334) 281-5310 Ballroom dancing every Friday night, 8:00-11:00. Admission is free for first-time guests. BYOB, smoking allowed. Dress code: Casual.
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The Shrine serves as a venue for various events and also organizes several dances each year. It has a very large vinyl floor area with a stage and tables on two sides of the floor. BYOB. No smocking. (334) 279-9174 Directions |
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The Stardust Ballroom Dance Club meets on the second Saturday of each month. They usually host their dances at Strict Tempo Ballroom at 436 Coliseum Blvd., except for June and July when they rent a different venue. The club is for couples. First time visit is free, after that admission is $ 15. You can join the club for a quarterly membership fee of $30. This June (2004) the club celebrates its 21st anniversary. Their Oktoberfest and Christmas dances also include dining. President: Mariane Hatfield mandrhatfield@charter.net |
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Composed of an informal and
friendly group of dancers, they meet every Wednesday night from
8-10 at the Academy of Dance just off Ann St. (Directions)
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Montgomery Ballroom Dancers
The club hosts a
dance on the 3rd Saturday of each month, usually at MASDA Hall
(Montomery
Area Square Dance Association)
Contacts: Guests welcome. |
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Ozark Park and Recreation Center For information call Carole Taylor 334.445-6900 or email to caroletaylor9986@hotmail.com . Directions: From Dothan, take 231N
to Gillands Chevrolet and Pontiac in Ozark, turn right onto Union Street. (Coming down
from Montgomery on 231S, turn left unto Union Street.) Go straight through 3 traffic
lights (jail will be on right corner of the third light), then take the first road to the
right, Community Drive, (one block after the third light and the jail). At the top of the
hill is the Perry Recreation Center on the right. |
Dances on the first Friday of every month. 7-10, Band, Casual. Snacks and cold drinks included in $ 5 admission (205) 338-3522 Directions |
Dance every Tuesday night from
6:30-8:30. Music by Mike Skipper Trio. Admission $ 5.00 per couple. Casual dress. Great
music and a wonderful dance floor ....good fellowship too. (Directions) |
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Dances are held at the Rainbow City
Community Center Dances are usually on the third Saturday. Live music. After five dress December. Barbara & Fred Overholtzer
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Dance every Thursday (except 2nd Thur.), 1:30-3:30, ballroom, casual, tapes. (205) 655-7514 Directions |
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The center hosts occasional social dances. Ardis Hancock (205)562-3235 ahancock@tcpara.org . |
Motto: To enhance participation in social, cultural, and recreational activities as they relate to ballroom dancing and provide entertainment and wholesome enjoyment, and to do all such things as are instrumental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives. Under the leadership of Regina Noland this is a very successful dance club, boasting 250 members. The club hosts a monthly dance at the Northport Civic Center. Directions: From I-59, take Exit 73 and turn onto McFarland Blvd./Hwy 82. Go 8 miles west of I-59, at the intersection of Hwy 82 and 43, to 3500 McFarland Blvd., on right side of street. After five attire during the months of Nov.-Feb. and June. Casual during the other months. Singles or couples. Regina Noland (205)758-4567 reginatbdc@aol.com , Buster Mc Millan (205)759-2809 Web site: www.tbdc.org
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admission: Guests welcome but must be sponsored so please
contact President or other member before attending. Guests must be 18 or older. Dress
code: semi-formal for balls, dressy casual for regular dances. No shorts, tank tops etc.
Jeans and T-shirts allowed for special dances (country & western, 50's). No BYOB. No
smoking. Admission $ 10/person. |
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Web site: www.tcpara.org The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority is a county wide non-profit agency funded by the City of Tuscaloosa, the City of Northport and Tuscaloosa County, whose mission is to promote and encourage leisure opportunities in the arts, parks and recreation. The
organization hosts period ballroom dances in Tuscaloosa. |
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Dances are held at the West Point
Gym, West Point, GA. (Directions)John or Rebecca Duskin (334) 642-2162 duskin@charter.net . Guest admission: Guest couples always welcome. No alcohol. No smoking. Admission $15/couple CD dances, $20/couple live music. |
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Visit their web site at http://www.AtlantaDanceCentre.com for information on events. Open to public dances every Friday night 8-11 with a free lesson from 8-8:30. There is a Salsa Fiesta on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00-02:00, sponsored by Salsambo. For information call (404) 847-0821 or Fax (404) 847-9827. |
Motto: The Atlanta Ballroom Dance Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ballroom dancing in the Atlanta area. Monthly dance third Saturday of each month, 8:30-11:30 (Eastern Time) with group lesson. Check the events page. Guests welcome. Check their web site for details at abdc.home.mindspring.com Contact: admin@atlantaballroomdance.org |
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"Atlanta's DanceSport Training Center" Open dance party once a month. Check their web
site for more events and details at www.dancecityballroom.com
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This is the Atlanta chapter of USA Dance Inc. Motto: To introduce and promote all aspects of ballroom dance to people of all ages. To encourage social dancing and support amateur competitive ballroom dancing. To get to
Atlanta Dance from the city of Atlanta, go north on I-75 to exit 263
(south loop 120 or S. Marietta Pkwy.) Go right on the loop (towards
Roswell) past two traffic lights and take the Marietta-Roswell exit
(Roswell Rd. - hwy. 120). Go right on Roswell Rd. for about a half
mile. The studio is in East Lake Shopping Center on your left.
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WaltzPlay is a dance club dedicated to all the various waltz styles. They host a dance on Sundays from 3-5, with a lesson from 2-3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Buford Ave. More
Information at
www.waltzplay.org Amanda 770 499-0142
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Atlanta Metro DanceSport Chapter of USA Dance. Social dance every first Saturday at the Take Hold Ballroom, 721 Miami Circle, NE. Atlanta, GA. from 8:30-11 with a lesson from 7:30-8:30 Additional information can be found at www.atlantadancesport.org . For directi0ons to Take Hold Ballroom go to www.takeholdballroom.com |
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The Club is dedicated to promoting ballroom dancing to all people. They offer lessons to to those that would like to learn different dances. The membership consists of dancers at all levels, from novice to competition qualified, all willing to help others learn new steps. They have dances with a band each quarter and dinner/meeting/dances during the other months. Contacts: (706) 576-5475, (706)321-1434 President: Jim Hollander JHollaE9@aol.com Guest admission: Guests welcome, couples, singles, all ages. Ages 12 or less must be accompanied by an adult. Dress code for most dances is casual, except for some theme dances and two formal dances a year. No BYOB. No smoking. Admission $ 5/person for CD dances, $ 7.50/person for live music dances. Call ahead for directions. "Our aim is to provide a place for Dancers to come and enjoy the wonderful world of dancing. We also have a dance class 30 minutes prior to all dances." Visit their web site www.friendsofdance.com which, among other
things, lists dances on both sides of the Alabama/Georgia border from Columbus/Phenix City
to LaGrange/Auburn. It also contains some very interesting and well-written articles
related to ballroom dancing. |
Our club
is for married couples who enjoy dancing, fun, and friendship
and whose membership spans several generations dating back to
1949. Our objective is to provide fun and fellowship with a
"touch of elegance". We enjoy a fantastic new dance venue at the
Columbus Trade Center with live bands, great music, and good
times. If you're just a beginner or even a more accomplished
dancer, we invite your inquiries to one of the best dance clubs
in the Columbus Area. |
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Let's Dance, etc. Club Sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, 1100 1st Ave, this club holds a dance on the 1st Thursday of every month. For more information go to www.mrandmrsclub.org |
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Faye Adams, Bus: (478) 474-6100 Ext. 1249, Home: (478) 986-5091 fadams@hotmail.com . For more information visit http://www.usadance6.org/Georgia.html |
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Our chapter of the non-profit United States Amateur Ballroom Association serves Mississippi's gulf coast. Our goal is to promote ballroom dancing as both fun and good exercise. Dances and instructions on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Check their web site at www.dancemscoast.com . The web site list a whole lot of dance venues and events, including the various casinos. |
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Mandeville Ballroom Visit their web site at www.mandevilleballroom.com for more information. |
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