Dancers are always seeking places to practice their favourite dance moves. If you have just started or you are an expert Calgary has a dance floor for everyone.
Alberta Dancesport
- 3304 – 33rd Street NW VRRI (Across from the University of Calgary)
- Friday nights from 8:15p.m. to midnight
- $7 per person includes mini lesson
- No partner required
Every Friday night Alberta Dancesport holds a drop in dance party from 8:15 p.m. to midnight. The dance begins with a mini dance lesson. A different dance is taught every week.
The DJ plays a variety of music including Waltz, Salsa, Two-Step, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Merengue, West Coast Swing, Tango, Double Shuffle, Rumba, Polka, Mambo, Quickstep, Samba, Viennese Waltz, Night Club slow, and the Hustle.
Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dance Hall
- 9615 Macleod Trail South
- Cover charge Fridays and Saturdays after 8 p.m.
- Sorry no minors
Ranchman’s is a country scene. Two-step, West Coast Swing, Double Shuffle, and Cha Cha to a live country band Thursday thru Saturday.
Ranchman’s offers weekday lessons for beginner West Coast Swing, beginner Cha Cha, beginner Two-Step, and Line Dance. Lessons are $10 per class and include a $10 gift card valid towards food & beverage purchases at Ranchman’s.
Ballroom & Country Dance Studio
- 121C, 17th Avenue NE
- $11 per person for group class, dance and refreshments.
- $8 per person for dance only (includes refreshments)
Every Friday night Ballroom & Country Dance Studio holds a drop in dance party. Two 45 minute mini lessons taught every week for beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers. The first mini lesson starts at 7p.m. on Friday and Sunday. The Friday night dance is 8:30p.m. to midnight and the Sunday night dance is 7:45 to 11:00p.m.
The DJ plays a variety of music including Waltz, Salsa, Two-Step, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, West Coast Swing, Tango, Double Shuffle, Rumba, Samba, Viennese Waltz, and Night Club Slow.
Calgary Dance Stampede
- 1000 - 11500, 35th Street SE (Deerfoot Inn & Casino)
- Costs range from All Inclusive Three Day Passes for $170 to Friday or Saturday night dances at $10 per person.
The Calgary Dance Stampede is a three day dance event. Over 45 instructional dance workshops are given throughout the weekend by professional dancers.
Workshops are available for the absolute beginner up to and including the advanced dancer in many types of dance including Two-Step, Cha Cha, Nightclub, Triple Two, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa and West Coast Swing.
Before you hit the dance floor
- Leather sole shoes or boots are recommended. Make sure they are comfortable.
- Attire at these venues is dressy casual. Dress pants, skirts, or dresses for women. Dress pants or new jeans with a nice shirt for men.
- The studio dances do no let outdoor footwear on the dance floor.
- Drink water to avoid dehydration.
If you are a beginning dancer, remember that everyone out there on the floor was a beginner at one time. Have fun. Mistakes happen, just smile and keep going. Now grab your shoes, get out there and dance.
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