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:
Great music happening at Inner Sanctum Cellars in Columbia:
https://inner-sanctum-cellars.obtainwine.com/collection/events
JUST DANCE & SALSA RUEDA celebrate Mother’s Day!
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 (third Sundays of each month)
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dance
3:30 to 4:30 Salsa Rueda Class for all levels
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
Concerts in the Park & Outdoor Market
At West Side Memorial Park in Tuolumne City
Bands play from 6 to 8 p.m. The Outdoor Market is open 5-8 p.m. Bring a chair. Lots of fun food vendors or bring your own picnic!
June 4: The Lack Family
June 11: Kinland Station
June 18: Tuolumne Jubilee, NO CONCERT
June 26: Breakaway
July 2: The Essentials
July 9: Lelani and The Distractions
July 16: Swing Gitane
July 23: Burn Permit
July 30: Rusty Rockers
August 6: Columbia Big Band
August 13: Blowbacks
August 20: Spinout (and car show)
August 27: Left of Centre
September 3: Happytime Posse Band
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.
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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/