Baltimore Area Dance Events

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July 30 - August 1, Virginia Line Dance Festival	Aug 5 - 8, Swing Fling	October 22 - 24, 5th Annual Ocean City Halloween Dance Weekend & Light The Night Walk..
November 14, 2010 (7 nights), Carribbean Swing & Country Dance	March 6 , 2011 (7 nights), Western Caribbean Dance Cruise	March 31, 2011, (9-night) Carribbean Line Dance Cruise on Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

July 30, Every Friday, Line and Couples Dancing at Edgewood American Legion Post 17, 415 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD 21040. 410-676-1147 Map & Directions

Line and Couples Dancing from 7pm till 11pm with DJ Bill Braun (may stay open later depending on crowd). Doors open at 6pm and the kitchen is OPEN! Beginner AND Intermediate lessons at 8:30pm. Open dance till Cash bar available for mixed drinks and bottled beer. For more information, contact John or Carla at 410-676-1147 or see PartyTyme DJ's website at partytymedjsmd.com, or contact Bill Braun at (443) 327-6147.

July 30, Every Friday, Country Dance with Bill at Aberdeen Moose Lodge 1450, 102 North Rogers Street, Aberdeen, MD 21001. (410) 272-7651 Map & directions.

7 pm - 11 pm. Beginner and intermediate line dance lessons with instructor Bill Braun. Cost is $10.00 per person. Draft beer, soda, cranberry juice, and water, pretzels and chips. Cash bar and hot food available for purchase. For more info, see Bill Braun's website at partytymedjsmd.com, or contact Bill Braun at (443) 327-6147.

July 30, Every Friday, Country Dancing with Fred & Ro at IBEW Union Hall, Building, 898 Airport Park Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD. Map & directions.

Line and couples pattern dancing.   Dancing begins at 6:30 pm with a lesson at 7:40 pm. Dancing will continue until 11:30. Between 7 and 9 pm Fred will work in a separate area with beginners and those wanting to learn/review both line and couples dances.  Admission is $10, ($5 for dancers 8-12) and includes soda, water, coffee, tea, chips and pretzels. Non-smoking. For information, email Fred & Ro, call (410) 437-8197, or check their website

August 1, Every Sunday, Swing Sundays at the Promenade DanceSport Facility, 2605 Lord Baltimore Dr, Woodlawn, MD. 5500 sq ft floating hardwood. 410-277-0234.

Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson from 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Beyond Beginner / Intermediate Lesson from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dance Party from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.Music includes current and classic hits for West Coast Swing, Hustle, plus a little country couples dancing. Admission $12 / $10 for students includes both lessons and Dance Party. For more info, call 301-330-7708, email Dave at dave@dance-info.com or see his website at dancejamproductions.com.

From the WEST side of the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take Exit 17/Security Blvd. Go WEST on Security Blvd. At the first light, turn RIGHT onto Belmont Avenue. Go past Martins West. At the light, proceed straight onto Ambassador Drive. Turn LEFT at the Stop sign onto Lord Baltimore Drive and the Promenade is the first red building on the LEFT.

August 2, Every Monday, CW Dancing w/ Bill at Richlin Ballroom, 1700 Van Bibber Road, Edgewood, Maryland 21040. 410-671-7500.

6:00 Doors open. 7:15 Beginner to intermediate level lesson and review of previous lesson. Open dancing till 10:30 with line and couples dancing. The last Monday of the month is typically open dance night with no lessons. Admission of $13.00 includes limited open bar, hot and cold buffet with assorted desserts, dancing and lessons. Food is available until between 8:30 and 9:00, and bar open til 10:00. For more info, see Bill Braun's website at partytymedjsmd.com, or contact Bill Braun at (443) 327-6147.

From the Baltimore Beltway/I-695: Take I-95 North to Exit 77A Edgewood/Bel Air Exit. Bear Right off of exit Ramp onto SR24 South. Immediately cross into the left hand turn lane. At first traffic light make a left onto Edgewood Road. The Richlin Ballroom is on the left side of the road, at the right side of the Ramada Inn (formerly Comfort Inn).

August 3, Tuesday, Partner Lessons and Dance at Chance 2 Dance Studio, 618 Oakdale Dr, Hampstead, MD. Dance floor is 900 sq ft. Map & directions.

June Renner is your host and instructor. Drop in class, partner necessary, $25.00 per couple.  The class is small and everyone gets individual attention.

WEST COAST SWING.  We’ll start at the beginning with proper technique and basic patterns and progress into intermediate patterns.  This will be an ongoing class night.  You must have a partner so if you need one, let me know.  Great opportunity for beginners to learn proper technique or for anyone wanting to improve. For more info, contact June at 410-374-6886 or email at chance2dance@verizon.net, or check her website.

August 3, Every Tuesday, Country Lessons & Dance /w Sandy at Cancun Cantina,7501 Old Telegraph Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD, (410) 761-6188. 1600 sq ft hardwood dance floor. Map and directions.

7:00pm Open Dance Music
7:30pm Beginner Lesson
8:00pm Couple Song Break
8:30pm Intermediate Lesson
9:00pm Open Dance Music

We rotate partners, for those who want to, so come out even if you don't have one. Don't panic if you have a partner and don't want to rotate, we won't make you. Even though there is no line dance lesson, the open dance time is whatever you guys want to dance to. Just come up and request. The cost is $6.00 after 7:00pm
The Cantina has a full menu so come out for dinner before you start dancing. For more information, see Cancun's website, or call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com.

July West Coast Swing
Aug 2-Step

August 3, Every Tuesday, Line & Couples Dancing with Fred & Ro at Lake Shore Fire Hall, Mountain Rd., Pasadena, MD.

Line Dancing & Couples Lessons from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Lessons begin at 7:30 - open dancing before and after lessons. $7 per person (non-member), $6 pp (member). Hosted by Just Country Dance Club. For information, email Fred & Ro, call (410) 437-8197, or check their website.

From I-95 between Washington & Baltimore: Take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Follow Route 100 to its eastern end. Lake Shore Fire Hall is on Mountain Road in Pasadena, one mile past the eastern end of Route 100. Turn left at the blinking light on Bussenius Rd. and park behind the Firehouse.

August 3, Every Tuesday, Mostly Line Dance Classes w/ Dottie at Ferndale Community Club, 15 5th Ave N, Glen Burnie, 21061. (410) 766-9727 Map & directions.

Classes open to everyone from basic beginner to advanced line dancing taught by Dottie Cadden. There's a class to fit all dancers. And if you are into couples pattern dances and partner dances like the two-step, waltz, east and west coast swings, hustle and the cha-cha there are moves available to fit your level and style. 6 - 9 pm. $8.00 - bring your own drink. For more info, contact Dottie at 443-694-5810, or check her website.

August 4, Every Wednesday, Beginner Line Dancing at Abindon Elks Lodge, 800 Harford Boat Club Road Abingdon MD Off Otter Point Road in Abindgon, MD. (410)676-2626 x0000

7:00. - 11 p.m., Small hall and all lessons are beginner in nature. Basic steps taught at beginning of every evening. GREAT PLACE TO LEARN! DJ is Bill Braun. $7.00 for beer (til 9), soda, pretzels and chips. Food and cash bar available. For more info, see Bill Braun's website at partytymedjsmd.com, or contact Bill Braun at (443) 327-6147.

From the Baltimore Beltway/I695: Take I-95 North toward New York - go 12.5 mi. Take Exit #77A/MD-24 onto Emmorton Rd/MD-24 - go 1.5 mi. Make a Sharp Turn on US-40 EAST - go 2.2 mi. Turn on OTTER POINT RD - go 0.4 mi. Continue on HARFORD BOAT CLUB RD - go 0.3 mi to Abindon Elks Lodge.

August 4, Every Wednesday, Country Dancing w/ Sandy Garrish at American Turner Hall, 9124 Lennings Lane, Rosedale, Md 21237. 410-687-2143 Map & directions.

Open Dancing 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Review Previous Week 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Lesson 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Open Dancing 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost is $7.00 per person and a cash bar. For more information, call Sandy at 443-340-0988 or email to brandcntry@aol.com

Aug   4          Open Dancing

August 4, Every Wednesday, Country Dancing with Steve at La Fontaine Bleu, Glen Burnie, 7514 Ritchie Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD, (410) 760-4115.  Large 2300 sq. ft. tile dance floor. Map & directions.

Geared toward our intermediate dancers. We have a beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m., and an intermediate lesson at 8:15 p.m., then the rest of the evening is spent on open dancing to dances learned over the years. We welcome both line and couples dancers, and proper dance floor etiquette is practiced.Dancing begins at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m., however dancers may choose to get started a little earlier with dinner, as the doors open at 5:00 p.m. The $18.00 admission includes the full open bar, dessert table, and salad bar. The main buffet is always new and exciting and usually has a different theme each week.This night is reserved for dancers 21 years of age and older. For more info, check out my website, call Steve at (410) 382-4655, or send an e-mail to djstevemoody@yahoo.com

August 5, Every Thursday, Swing & Country dance at Chance 2 Dance Studio, 618 Oakdale Dr, Hampstead, MD. Dance floor is 900 sq ft. Map & directions.

June Renner is your host and instructor. Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing ~ No partner or experience needed to participate
7:00 - Practice Time, Socializing
7:30 - 8:00 Beginner West Coast Swing
8:00 - 8:30 Intermediate West Coast Swing
8:30 -10:00 Open dancing to swing and country music. $10.00 admission includes lessons, dance, sodas and snacks. For more info, contact June at 410-374-6886 or email at chance2dance@verizon.net, or check her website., or check her website.

August 5, Every Thursday, Country Lessons & Dance /w Nat & Roz at Cancun Cantina,7501 Old Telegraph Rd., Glenn Burnie, MD, (410) 761-6188. 1600 sq ft hardwood dance floor.

Couples Dance lessons & dancing w/ Nat and Roz. Lessons from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, then dance to your favorite music. $5 cover. For more information, see Cancun's website, or contact Roz & Nat Morgan at 410-486-1921 or check their website.

From I-95 N, take Exit 43/Rte 100 E toward Glen Burnie. Proceed 4 mi on Rte 100 to Exit 11/Telegraph Rd toward Linthicum, 1/2 mi north on Telegraph Rd, right onto Dorsey Rd., 1/2 mi to Old Telegraph Rd. and Cancun Cantina on the right.

August 21, Saturday, Country Dance at Carroll County Agriculture Center, Blizzard Hall, 700 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster, MD 21157. 410-848-6704.Map & directions.

Dance instruction at 6:30 with "Sugar" Renner. Instruction begins at 6:30 pm and the dance runs from 8 pm to 11 pm. Music provided by DJ 'D-MAN' Daryl Long.. We will be doing line and country  partern dances such as El Paso, Wooden Nickel, etc., as well as east and west coast swing, two step, nightclub, waltz, etc. for the couples. Beer, beverages and light foods available for sale ... all in air-conditioned comfort.

Admission to the event is $10 each. Groups of 8 or more can buy tickets in blocks and reserve tables for their group. ADVANCE SALE TICKETS can be purchased at the Ag Center General Office – and tickets will also be available at the door. Minimum age limit is 18, with 18 to 21 able to dance. For more info, call the Ag Center office at 410-848-6704 or visit us on the web.

September 18, Saturday, Country Pride Country Western Dance at Essex VFW, 206 Riverside Road,  Essex, MD.

DJs: Sandy Garrish. 7:30 to 11pm. $11 includes beer, set-ups, snacks, dancing and lesson. No one under 14, 14-20 only with parent or guardian. Call Kathie at 410-790-0149 for info or to reserve tables. Smoke free dance. For more info, see Bill Braun's website at partytymedjsmd.com.

September 18, 2010 - Sandy Garrish
October 30, 2010 - Sandy Garrish
November 20, 2010 - Bill Braun

From I-95 inside the Baltimore Beltway just NORTH of  the Ft. McHenry Tunnel: Take the EASTERN AVE exit #59 to Eastern Ave. traveling EAST (Eastern Ave. becomes Eastern Blvd. Turn LEFT onto Wiltshire Rd. Turn LEFT onto Riverside Rd. Turn LEFT onto Poplar Rd. The VFW is on the left.