We dance! Check the calendar to confirm dates and times.
Activity leader: Gertie Johnson
Friday Night Dances
10/4: Bradley’s Sinatra Swing Party! The make up of this band changes a little each time they are here as Bradley puts together a bunch of friends to come and play. What never changes is how great they are and how much fun you’ll have dancing the night away! For October, Bradley has put together a Sinatra Swing Party, featuring John Michael. Baird Miller on Guitar, Chris Charman on Bass, Ben Sibley on Drums and our host Bradley Hecht on Sax. You don’t want miss this one!!
Live band dance, 7-9PM $10/Person
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10/11: Country Feeling Band. This band is 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. If you come at 6 you get a line dance lesson taught by Shanta Shenoy thrown in for free if you’ve paid for the dance. The lesson costs $10 if you are not staying for the dance. Live Band Dance 7-9PM, $10/person.
10/18: 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. Live Band Dance 7-9PM, $10/person.
10/25: 10 O’clock Lunch Band. ITS A COSTUME PARTY!! Dress up and join the fun!! This band plays 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. Live Band Dance 7-9PM $10/person.
11/01: Bay Bop Jazz Band. Come see this live band and enjoy a wonderful night of Jazz! They are always so much fun, you’ll dance the night away! Live band dance. Live Band Dance 7-9PM, $10/person.
11/08: Country Feeling Band. This band is 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. If you come at 6 you get a line dance lesson taught by Shanta Shenoy thrown in for free if you’ve paid for the dance. The lesson costs $10 if you are not staying for the dance. Live Band Dance 7-9PM, $10/person.
11/15: Chicago Bill & The Next Blues Band.
This band was formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard after his arrival in Monterey, California. The band has been delivering their brand of Blues around the Central Coast from San Jose to Santa Barbara for over 20 years. Performing in clubs and at concerts such as, Monterey Blues Festival, and Seaside’s Blues in the Park. This is a band you don’t want to miss! Live Band Dance 7-9PM, $10/person.
11/22: 10 O’clock Lunch Band. This band plays 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. Live Band Dance 7-9PM $10/person.
11/29 – No Dance – Closed for Thanksgiving!
More dancing!
Country Line Dance Lessons. Beginners: Mondays 5:00-6:30PM. In the beginner 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: Beginners: Michael Lew
Balboa Swing Dance Lessons. Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00PM Beginners $10 ; 7:00-8:30PM Intermediate $10
The Balboa is a 40’s swing dance that incorporates Pure Bal, Bal-Swing, So-Cal Swing, and Jitter Bal. We will begin our classes with an introduction to Pure Bal. Pure Balboa is a closed-position/connection dance. If you search YOUTUBE online, there is an abundance of Balboa videos to choose from. We will be working with the style popularized by Dean Raftery. Link to Dean and Sylvia Sykes dance example. Please feel free to come out and join us to begin your Balboa journey.
Instructor: Jeff Clark
International Folk Dancing. Thursdays, 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.
Instructors: Norma Jamieson and Gabriel Swanson
West Coast Swing Dance. Third Saturdays, 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: Rupert Schroeder
1st Sunday Waltz, 3-4PM lesson; 4-5PM Dance
One hour of instruction, followed by an hour of open dancing. Partner not required, $15/person.
Activity Leader: Bob Folker