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!
DANCE EVENTS:
October JUST DANCE:
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026 (third Sundays of each month)
Theme: Brunch at the Castle
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: The Dance Castle (backyard pavilion), 23496 Gold Springs Drive, Columbia
Music will be played for ballroom, Latin, swing, Country Western and party favorites!
Food: I’m making Quiches, breakfast casseroles and salads; please bring something to share if you can!
Cost: The dance is $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
No pets; guide dogs permitted
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
November JUST DANCE with Salsa Rueda:
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Salsa Rueda: 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. with Erika & Tom. Must know basic salsa step, crossbody lead and enchufa (inside turn).
Place: First Presbyterian Church (49’er Church), 11155 Jackson Street, Columbia
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: The dance is $5 for seniors (60+), $10 for adults, no charge for under 18 years old.
Donations appreciated for Salsa Rueda class.
No pets; guide dogs permitted
contact Ilene for more information: wingstodance@yahoo.com
For 3:45 Salsa Rueda Class:
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
Salsa Tuesdays at Revive in Downtown Sonora.
6:15 p.m.: Beginning – For people who are new at salsa dancing and are still learning the basic steps. 7:15 p.m.: Intermediate Beginner – For people who know the basic by heart, know the basic patterns and have been doing salsa for a while. (not for brand new beginners)
8 – 9 p.m.: Salsa Dance Party! Stay, dance and socialize!
Revive is located at 81 S. Washington Street, downtown Sonora
NOTE: There will NOT be a barista, please bring water!! Also, bring shoes you can turn in . . . NOT TENNIS SHOES
For questions, please contact Erika and Tom at sonorasalsaclub@gmail.com
First Saturdays, from 6-8 p.m.: Kyle Dooley at Yianni’s, downtown Sonora. Great music, amazing food and a sweet place to listen to Kyle’s great tunes and squeeze in a little dance.
More Events:
On-going Events in the Community:
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.
Great music happening at Inner Sanctum Cellars in Columbia:
https://inner-sanctum-cellars.obtainwine.com/collection/events
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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/