We dance!
Check the calendar to confirm dates and times. Come to dance or just enjoy the music!
Activity leader: Gertie Johnson
Meet the bands
Bay Bop Band
Music on the jazzy side! Swing, Bossa Nova and Jazz. Free Bossa Nova class at 6:00PM with paid entrance.
Friday, August 21st
Chicago Bill & The Next Blues Band
Formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard after his arrival in Monterey. The band has been delivering their brand of Blues around the Central Coast from San Jose to Santa Barbara for over 20 years. Come on out for a night of danceable blues! 7-9PM, $10/person.
Friday, July 17th (Blues & BBQ Special Night!)
Country Feeling Band
One of our favorites playing a wide range of songs from classic Country to Rock & Roll. They are always a great time and easy to dance to. 7-9PM, $10/person. Line Dance lesson with Shanta, 6-7PM. Free with entry to dance.
Friday, August 14th
Free Elements
Based in Santa Cruz, Free Elements is a positive-energy, up-tempo band playing a Cali-style blend of jazz, blues, light rock and Americana – and does it ever swing! Their style is fun and loose, and the sound is tight. The song selection is diverse and the cover tunes have a fresh, compelling sound. Clearly, the chemistry is great and they love what they do. You don’t want to miss them! 7-9PM, $10/person.
Friday, July 3rd
Plateau Jazz Band
The music of the 1920’s and 30’s will come alive with New Orleans energy from Plateau Jazz Band, who invites dancers to come along for the fun. Come early for swing dance class starting at 6:30PM. Free with Dance Admission, or $10. Live Band Dance 7-9PM, $10/person.
Friday, July 31st
Tin Foil Hat Band
Tin Foil Hat is a Santa Cruz, CA-based band performing classic rock, jazz, and dance music. Known for live performances in the Santa Cruz Mountains area. They play a mix of popular and danceable tunes. The band features Cheryl Vaughn – Vocals and Percussions; Stewart Evans – Bass, Vocals; Keith Swensen – Keyboards, Vocals; Robert Statsinger – Guitar, Vocals; and Franco Tandoi on Drums.
Friday July 10th
Stormin’ Norman & The Cyclones
This band offers a fantastic blend of catchy originals and crowd favorites classics. Tremendous dance music! You will want to dance all night long.
Friday, August 7th
The Ten O’Clock Lunch Band
Blues, Rhythm/Blues, Rock Classic, and Motown Gems to get you moving on the dance floor. Soulful/Energetic Music with Great Vocals. They are a fun band to watch, fun to listen to, and fun to dance to. 7-9PM, $10/person. East Coast Swing Dance Lesson with Bob Folker 6:15-6:45. Free with entry to the dance.
Friday, July 24th
More dancing!
Mondays
Country Line Dance Lessons for Beginners. 5:00-6:30PM
In this class, you’ll learn the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle and many other fun country western dance steps. Line dancing is fun! No partner required. $5/person.
Instructor: Michael Lew
Salsa Level 2: 6:15-7:15PM. (7/6-7/27)
You know the basic Salsa and you want to learn more – this class is foryou! Learn to lead and follow, the next combinations that you can enjoy for a lifetime. Let’s spice up your Salsa!
$10/Person
Instructor: Becky Adams
Country Traveling Dances 7:30-8:30PM (7/6-7/27)
Learn a new Country traveling couples dance each week and review the previous week’s fun dance! Country Two-Step Basics, pluse “Horseshe” the partner dance, “10-Step” the Dance, and Cowboy Cha-Cha. 4 Mondays to enjoy traveling the room to Country tunes!
$10/person
Instructor: Bob Folker
Tuesdays
Balboa Swing Dance Lessons. 6:00-7:15PM Intermediate.
The Balboa is a 40’s swing dance that incorporates Pure Bal, Bal-Swing, So-Cal Swing, and Jitter Bal. We begin our classes with an introduction to Pure Bal. Pure Balboa is a closed-position/connection dance. If you search YouTube online, there are lots of examples of Balboa videos, we’ll be working with the style popularized by Dean Raftery. Please feel free to come out and join us to begin your Balboa journey. $10/person
Instructor: Jeff Clark
Thursdays
International Folk Dancing. 10:30-Noon
Partners are not needed, so don’t wait to be asked, just grab someone’s hand and jump in. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Dances are done in lines or circles, with people holding hands, or individually. The same steps get rearranged into different dances, representing different countries and cultures. $4/members; $6/Non-Members.
Instructor: Gabriel Swanson
Salsa Rueda Beginners – Following a successful workshop, the class has been added back by popular demand! 5:30PM Weds, $10/Class
Instructor: Kerstin Cohen
Salsa Rueda – Intermediate. 6:15-7:30PM
Partners are not needed. This is a fast pace dance, at the intermediate level. Previous experience with Salsa Dance is strongly encouraged. If your new to Salsa, try the Intro/Basics course on Monday night.
Instructor: Kerstin Cohen
3rd Saturdays
West Coast Swing Dance. 6:30-11pm
West Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. Join us for a fun, energetic dance. 6:30-7PM Beginner lessons; 7-8PM Intermediate Lessons; 8PM-11PM Open Dancing. $15/person, $10/students (with Student Body Card)
Activity Leader: Scott Seimer
1st Sundays
1st Sunday Waltz. 3-4PM lesson; 4-5PM Dance
One hour of instruction, followed by an hour of open dancing. Partner not required, $10/person.
Activity Leader: Bob Folker