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!
On-going Events in the Community:
Fridays, 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. Lessons at 7 p.m. followed by open dancing at 8 p.m. $10 donation. (closed for summer)
Second 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.
Fridays (first, third & fifth), 7 p.m.: Folk Dancing with Carlos at The Dance Castle, 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia. All levels; free!
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2019
Sunday, September 8th, 6-9 p.m.: Dance Castle GALA, “Downton Abbey, a Formal Affair”. See gala tab, above
Saturday, September 14, 8-10 p.m.: Summer Concert at Coffill Park (downtown Sonora) featuring “Live Again”. For more info, call Sonora Chamber of Commerce at (209) 694-4008 or www.sonorachamber.org. Free.
Sunday, September 15, 2019, 1-4 p.m.: JUST DANCE
JUST DANCE is usually held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church (of the 49’er’s) in Columbia. Meet wonderful dancers and have a place to practice and dance to awesome live music. We love the wonderful talent and energy the musicians bring for our listening and dancing pleasures. Les Olson of Les’ Entertainment will be providing us with the best dancing tunes.
$5 donation goes to the church’s Historic Building Fund. Light refreshments available . . . and of course we love it when people help with bringing something to share!
Saturday, September 21, 6:30 p.m.: Wild West dinner and dance at the Elk’s Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 (beef short ribs, beans, coleslaw, corn bread, and dessert). Cost is $15/person and reservations are required by September 18th. Les Olson will be providing music for dancing and listening. For more information or reservations, call (209) 533-1587.
Sunday, October 6, 6-9 p.m.: Dance Castle GALA, “Agrabah Under the Stars”. See gala tab, above
Saturday, October 12, 8-10 p.m.: Summer Concert at Coffill Park (downtown Sonora) featuring “Risky Biscuits”. For more info, call Sonora Chamber of Commerce at (209) 694-4008 or www.sonorachamber.org. Free.
Sunday, October 13, 6-9 p.m.: Dance Castle GALA, Jolly & Jan’s Commitment Ceremony, “Outlander (Scottish theme)”. See gala tab, above
Sunday, October 20, 2019, 1-4 p.m.: JUST DANCE
JUST DANCE is usually held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church (of the 49’er’s) in Columbia. Meet wonderful dancers and have a place to practice and dance to awesome live music. We love the wonderful talent and energy the musicians bring for our listening and dancing pleasures. Les Olson of Les’ Entertainment will be providing us with the best dancing tunes.
$5 donation goes to the church’s Historic Building Fund. Light refreshments available . . . and of course we love it when people help with bringing something to share!
Sunday, November 17, 2019, 1-4 p.m.: JUST DANCE
JUST DANCE is usually held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church (of the 49’er’s) in Columbia. Meet wonderful dancers and have a place to practice and dance to awesome live music. We love the wonderful talent and energy the musicians bring for our listening and dancing pleasures. Les Olson of Les’ Entertainment will be providing us with the best dancing tunes.
$5 donation goes to the church’s Historic Building Fund. Light refreshments available . . . and of course we love it when people help with bringing something to share!
Sunday, December 15, 2019, 1-4 p.m.: JUST DANCE
JUST DANCE is usually held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church (of the 49’er’s) in Columbia. Meet wonderful dancers and have a place to practice and dance to awesome live music. We love the wonderful talent and energy the musicians bring for our listening and dancing pleasures. Les Olson of Les’ Entertainment will be providing us with the best dancing tunes.
$5 donation goes to the church’s Historic Building Fund. Light refreshments available . . . and of course we love it when people help with bringing something to share!
Sunday, January 19, 2020, 1-4 p.m.: JUST DANCE
JUST DANCE is usually held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church (of the 49’er’s) in Columbia. Meet wonderful dancers and have a place to practice and dance to awesome live music. We love the wonderful talent and energy the musicians bring for our listening and dancing pleasures. Les Olson of Les’ Entertainment will be providing us with the best dancing tunes.
$5 donation goes to the church’s Historic Building Fund. Light refreshments available . . . and of course we love it when people help with bringing something to share!