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
Friday, May 2 7-9PM, $10/person
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!
Friday May 16, 7-9PM, $10/person
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.
Friday, May 9, 7-9PM, $10/person
Line Dance lesson with Shanta, 6-7PM. Free with entry to dance.
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.
Friday, May 23, 7-9PM, $10/person
East Coast Swing Dance Lesson with Bob Folker 6:15-6:45.
Free with entry to the dance.
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. Playing at MCSC May 30, 7-9PM, $10/person.
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
Tuesdays
Balboa Swing Dance Lessons. 5:30-6:30PM Beginners; 6:30-8PM 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.
Instructors: Gabriel Swanson
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
Sundays
Sunday Afternoon Dance. 3-5PM – Check the calendar for dates
Our Friday night dances are so popular, we are now offering the Sunday Afternoon Dance! Join us in the afternoon to dance or just enjoy the music–and perfect if you don’t drive after dark! $10/adults