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!
Tuolumne Concerts in the Park 2024 and Outdoor Market starts on June 5th!
West Side Memorial Park in Tuolumne kicking off their summer concerts in the park June 5 with music from The Lack Family! And every Wednesday thereafter this summer for an outdoor market and live music with a variety of featured bands! Market opens at 5:00 pm and live music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Bring your favorite lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the Live entertainment – Arts & Crafts – Food & Snacks.
AND
I’m teaching beginning East Coast Swing Classes from 5 – 5:50 p.m. (right before the band starts)!
7 Wednesday Classes from June 5th to July 17th
Location: 18411 Bay Avenue, Tuolumne (next to the park)
Fee: $20/person or $35/couple (for 7 classes)
for more information: (209) 928-1214
Concerts in the Pines, Twain Harte at Eproson Park starts on June 15th with Jim Anderson and the Rebels! Every Saturday through September 7th from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring your low-back lawn chair or blanket plus plenty of water!
Live Music in June at Inner Sanctum Cellars:
The Local Press in Twain Harte:
The Rock of Twain Harte:
More EVENTS:
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, July 21 (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, July 6, 6-8 p.m.: Johnny Valdes Band at Concert in the Pines, Twain Harte
Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m.: Rod Harris’ Big Band Street Dance at Columbia State Park
Wednesday, August 14, 6-8 p.m.: Rod Harris’ Big Band at Tuolumne Park
and there’s more:
Calaveras Area . . .
Music in the Parks, various locations:
Forest Meadows Golf Course, Murphys, CA:
Brice Station Vineyards, Murphys, CA:
Cameo Plaza, Arnold:
Live at The Lube, Dorrington:
Groveland Entertainment at Pine Mountain Lake . . . check this out!
JUST DANCE
Date: Sunday, August 20, 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 2023. I suggest calling the contact information.
Second 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. Donations definitely appreciated! September through June.
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.
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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/