Hi Dancers! I try to pick out the events best suited to ballroom, Latin and swing dancing.
Let me know if there is anything you would like to add!
Summer is full of dance events. As we approach Autumn and Winter, the focus goes to learning, classes and holidays. There will be a few holiday dance events coming up, and I’ll post them here.
Please check out the “Classes Tab” and “Gala” tab above.
More EVENTS:
Saturday, October 5, 7 – 9 p.m.: Aronos Dance (37 Elkin Street, Sonora). Fun place to dance, practice and meet other dancers! Every first Saturday of the month. $10 donation appreciated.
Wednesday, October 16th, 5:30 to 8 p.m.: Rod Harris and the Columbia Big Band at The Dance Castle. $10 donation for the band. Please bring a potluck dish to share.
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: We’ll be dancing outdoors at The Dance Castle (23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia)
In case of rain, our back-up location will be at the First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
Music: DJ & Vocals by Frank Silva
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: Light refreshments provided; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Just Dance is a fun place to practice and learn new steps. Ilene & Jim are always available to help and support you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
October 26, 6-9 p.m.: Columbia State Historic Park “Spooky Street Dance Party” with live music by The Lack Family. Event starts around 6 p.m., immediately after the Boo Boulevard trick-or-treating and costume contest. This is a free event for the family with activities and a beer & wine garden. Come out and spooky dance!!!
See you out dancing!
Saturday, November 2nd, 7 – 9 p.m.: Aronos Dance (37 Elkin Street, Sonora). Fun place to dance, practice and meet other dancers! Every first Saturday of the month. $10 donation appreciated.
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
Music: DJ & Vocals by Frank Silva
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: Light refreshments provided; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Just Dance is a fun place to practice and learn new steps. Ilene & Jim are always available to help and support you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
Saturday, December 7th, 7 – 9 p.m.: Aronos Dance (37 Elkin Street, Sonora). Fun place to dance, practice and meet other dancers! Every first Saturday of the month. $10 donation appreciated.
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
Music: DJ & Vocals by Frank Silva
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: Light refreshments provided; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Just Dance is a fun place to practice and learn new steps. Ilene & Jim are always available to help and support you. Looking forward to seeing you there!
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
More Events:
On-going Events in the Community:
Please note: I’m not sure if these on-going dances have resumed yet in 2024. I suggest calling the contact information.
First Saturdays, on-going, 7:00-9:00 p.m.: Sonora Ballroom Dancing meets at the Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin Street, Downtown Sonora for community ballroom dancing. $10/person
Saturdays: Second Saturday Art Night in historic downtown Sonora offers art shows, music and refreshments, at no charge from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit www.2ndsaturdayartnight.org for details for each month.
Third Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.: Contra Dancing at the Aronos Club, 37 E. Elkin Street, Sonora. Live music; no experience necessary. Adults $7, Children $3. For more information, call 532-6025.
Mondays, 7 – 9 p.m.: Folk Dancing with Carlos at The Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia. All levels; free!
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.: Line Dancing with Carolyn Silva at First Presbyterian Church of Columbia (aka 49er Church, 11155 Jackson Street) in Faith Hall. Free.
———————————————————————–
See these websites for more fun!
Events are popping up; looks like a wonderful year for dancing! I’m not sure what kind of “dance” music these bands play, so look them up on google or youtube.
Check out the bands playing at Black Oak Casino here: https://www.blackoakcasino.com/show
And at Inner Sanctum Cellars here: https://www.innersanctumcellars.com/