Local Dance Events

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.

SALSA RUEDA STEP LISTS
RUEDA Level 1
Basic closed position
Pal Centro  – To the center (step to center and tap, step outside the center and tap)
Pa’ tí Pa’ mí – For you and for me (basic salsa step)
Pa’ Arriba – Up (Traveling forward from the lead’s perspective)
Pa’ Abajo – Down (Traveling backward from the lead’s perspective)
Tarro – Switch of partners.  The lead raises left hand and goes under it towards the next follower)
Tarro 2 –  Switch partner, skipping one follower
Exíbela – Exhibit her (lady outside our into the circle. Lady raises hand)
 
RUEDA Level 2
Dile que no – Tell him/her no (cross body lead)
Guapea – Rueda open basic step
Mosca – Guapea with 1 clap on the 1
Echeverreía – Guapea with twist on 5, 6 & 7
Dame – Switch partner on the 1 with a cross body lead
Dame Dos – Switch skipping a partner
 
RUEDA Level 3
Enchufa – Inside turn, switch of partners
Enchufa Doble – Inside turn, switch of partners skipping one person
Enchufa con Mambo – Inside turn, switch of partners, 4 mambo steps
Pelota – Enchufa w/ 1 clap on 7
Pelota 2 – Enchufa w/ 2 claps on 7
Pelota 3 – Enchufa w/ 3 claps on 7
La Flor – Enchufa, men go to center (arm movement), then women go to center (arm movement).
 

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/