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Want to know what is going on in the dance world around Orange County and Los Angeles County?   You have come to the right place.  Find out where to dance and/or take lessons every night of the week.  Join our mailing list.  See an example of our weekly newsletter for This Week in Dance

Want to learn to dance?  West Coast Swing, Country 2 Step, Nightclub 2 Step, Hustle, Cha Cha, Salsa, Tango, Rumba, Samba, Lindy, Waltz, and other Ballroom dances.  We have the best instructors in the country right here in Southern California.  With names like Phil Adams, Michele Adams, Carrie Lucas, Martin Parker, Skippy Blair, Tom Hyatt,  Patty Straight,  Lisa Narita, Eric Myers, Jerry Dawson, Sonny Watson, Mike Miller, Bernard and Sonyo you will be sure to get the best instruction for every level of dance whether you have never danced before or if you are advanced. 

 

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  • Friday May 17  Press Box in Westminster   Jerry Dawson teaches chacha at 6pm, intermediate west coast swing at 7pm,   open dance with Bob Brewer at 8pm (lessons and dance are separate costs)  open Jack & Jill

  • Friday May 17 TGIF Swing  7:30pm Beginning West Coast Swing Lesson (FREE for Beginners!!!), 8pm Intermediate/Advanced WCS Lesson with Mike Eads, 9PM-Midnight Dancing - Top 40, Classic & Blues! Music by DJ Andy Red Hot Ballroom, 12745 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA

  • Friday May 17 Salsa Party at DanScene with Esteban Conde, $20

  • Friday May 17 Doreen's Ballroom Dance at Avant Garde in Newport Beach, rumba  lesson  at 8pm, open dance at 9pm

  • Friday May 17 Atomic Ballroom's Celebration of the legacy of Disney’s Carnation Plaza with Stompy Jones, 8:30pm, Join ATOMIC Ballroom in Irvine as they celebrate the legacy of a 58 year tradition...Disney’s Carnation Plaza! Only $15 or $5 extra with Class. •Live music by: Stompy Jones, •Premiere of: "The Stage Walt Built" a 1313 Documentary  •Wear something Disney, •Perform “Let’s Dance at Disneyland”

  • Friday May 17 - Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio in Orange- W C Swing lesson 7 PM, open dancing 8 pm $10.00

  • Saturday May 18 Hustle with Double Divas & World Champions Michele Adams and Trish Connery
    9:30‐10:15 AM – HUSTLE: SHADOWS FOREVER
    Shadows, Shadows, Shadows, and yes, even more Shadow Patterns & Variations! (Trish)
    10:15 AM – 11:00 AM ‐ HUSTLE: GIRRRLLLLL POWER!
    Ladies: Release the Hustle Diva Within! Guys: Learn how to lead the Diva! (Michele)
    11:00‐11:45 AM – HUSTLE: ADVANCED PATTERNS
    Yes, the really COOL stuff! (Michele & Trish)
    11:45 AM‐ 12:15 pm ‐ Potluck Lunch! Bring Something Yummy to Share!
    12:15‐1:30 PM – CALIFORNIA HUSTLE FLASH MOB
    Learn the NEW California Hustle Flash Mob, choreographed by Michele & Trish. SO much fun to learn, dance and
    perform! Help plan Hustle Flash Mob outings, dance it at different venues INCLUDING FreZno Dance Classic!
    ONLY $30 FOR ALL 4 WORKSHOPS! Or $12 per single class
    NEW LOCATION:
    The Clubhouse, 733 Dunn Way, Placentia, 92870
    Trish Connery, (323) 228-3532; dancechatter@gmail.com
    Michele Adams, (562) 824-8393, michele@countrydancesport.com

  • Saturday May 18  DanScene WCS party with workshop by Rachele Smith at 7pm, open dance at 8pm, DJ Jumpin Jack

  • Saturday May 18 Diamond Swing Dance, now at People's Yoga Health and Dance in San Pedro    hostess Rhonda Diamond,  int/adv WCS lesson 7-8pm with Mike Eads and beginning WCS lesson 7:30 - 8pm,  open dance 8pm, email Rhonda at diamond2dance@aol.com with questions. Parking is at the end of each block (studio is in the middle of the block)

  • Saturday May 18  Christian Country Roundup, Fiesta Dance with Strawberries Galore at the Clubhouse in Placentia
    Doors open at 5:45 PM
    Still Cruisin' : 6:15 to 6:45 PM w/ Barbie Foster
    Int Country 2-Step: 6:45 to 7:30 PM w/ Phil & Mindia
    Beg Country 2-Step: 6:45 to 7:30 PM w/ Barbie Foster Int Night Club 2- Step: 7:30 to 8:15 PM w/ Phil & Mindia
    Beg Night Club 2- Step: 7:30 to 8:15 PM w/ Barbie Foster
    Cha-Cha with Joe at 9:30 PM
    Dancing from 8:15 PM until 11:30 PM

  • Saturday May 18  Hacienda/Double H by LAX, no lesson, open dance at 8pm is FREE May 25 free waltz lesson at 7:30,

  • Saturday May 18 Dance Time n Temecula, Temecula/ Murrieta’s West Coast Swing Dance Party” held every 3rd Sat. of the month. Lesson, Country Two Step being taught by Ray Stanton, Dance to a variety of great music of West Coast, EC Swing, N/C 2 step, Country 2 Step, Hustle, Cha Cha, some Latin & more.
    The Studio location is Miss Sue’s Dance Company, 27464 Commerce Center Dr. Temecula CA 92590 Admission is $12 includes Lesson begins at 6:00 – 7:00 . $10. Dance Only No Lesson 7:00 – 10:00, We welcome dancers of all levels. Singles and couples are both welcome. Refreshments and snacks are offered, with soft drinks and bottled water available for purchase. For information call Cindy Villiot 951 698-6077 ilv2dance@verizon.net For additional information, or to view photo gallery, or directions www.dancetimentemecula.com

  • Saturday May 18 Ed Van Ornum's Ballroom dance at Avant Garde in Newport Beach, nightclub 2 step lesson at 8pm, open dance at 9pm, 

  • Saturday May 18 "Murder at the Luau" Mystery Dinner & Dance. Spectacular Eventz Tropical attire optional. Detective Eric Sharp questions you and the sinister characters in the room in the tropical settings at Don the Beachcomber. Have fun solving the mystery as you interview other guests as they receive clues...a great way to make new friends! Eric Sharp, producer of Sharpo, has co-starred on many primetime network television shows and made a cameo in the film, "Liar Liar" with Jim Carey. DANCE TO VARIETY OF MUSIC AFTER DINNER   Mystery Dinner & Dance (6:00pm-midnight): $40 by 5/6 $45 after 5/6 $50 at door Dance Only (8:00pm-midnight): $15 prepaid $20 at door, Don the Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 714/622-4977

  • Saturday May 18 Lemondrop Club  Santa Ana Elks Lodge Ballroom (next to Santa Ana Zoo) Singles and Couples, 45+ (next week returns to singles 35+), beginner chacha  lesson with Trevor at 7, open dance 8pm - midnight, DJ Jim Wagner, mostly freestyle, $10   (Lisa and Chris with Sound FX will be performing June 1st)

  • Sunday May 19 LA Swing Remembrance Dance at Golden Sails in Long Beach, 2pm WCS lesson, open dance 3 - 7pm, always a live band

  • Sunday May 19  3rd SUNDAY DANCE at Buddy Schwimmer's Dance Center in Redlands. Changing this month because of Memorial weekend holiday. Lots of WCS, Ballroom and Country folks are enjoying Ray Stanton playing a great variety for all the dancers. A lesson and open dancing on a beautiful floor for $5. 2 pm to 6 pm All ages are welcome!

  • Sunday May 19  The Starting Gate in Los Alamitos, country dancing, usually FREE  Brian Lyn Jones at 2pm,   May 26 Southern Caliber

  • Sunday May 19  Lisa and the Dance Today Club's WCS lesson and open dancing follows with DJ Lisa at Avant Garde in Newport Beach

  • Sunday May 19 OCWCSDC at The Clubhouse in Placentia  Intermediate WCS lesson  at 6:15. open dance at 7pm with DJ Jumpin Jack, monthly progressive Jack & Jill for novice and advanced   May 26 no contest, guest DJ MARK LESTER

  • Tuesday May 21 Swingin' the Club at the Hacienda by LAX, advanced WCS with Demetre Souliotes at 7:30 for $10, also Mindia Robin teaches intermediate one at 6:30 and beginner at 7:30, $50 for 8 weeks or $8 per lesson, open dance that follows is FREE (one drink minimum, can be water)

  • Tuesdays BUDDY'S OPEN WC SWING. Buddy Schwimmer's Dance Center, Tuesday nights at 7 pm is the new night! This group class is to learn options for improving your look on the floor. Great moves for individuals to bring more fun and a better look for social and competition. Group class is $15 per class or $45 per month.

  • Wednesdays at the Hacienda by LAX are now for Tango, new beginner tango with ILONA at 7:30, open dance at 8:30

  • Wednesday  May 22  Michele Adams at the Golden Sails in Long Beach, lessons and dance, $15 for the night or $8 for one class

    7pm int west coast swing

    7:45 hustle

    8:30 rotating class

    9:15 open dance with my favorite DJ Mark Lester

  • Jack & Jill O'rama, 3 day dance convention, local (near Disneyland) and fun!!!!  lots of workshops, open dance and contests (some you dance with pros)   Early bird registration ends May 23.  see schedule

You can find the best places to dance like the Press Box, Hacienda, Avant Garde, Memories, Atomic Ballroom,  Golden Sails (PCH Club), DanceSport California,  Country Cowboy,  In Cahoots,  the Bea Hive

 


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