Local Dance Opportunities
Below is a list of regular opportunites to go out on the town and practice your dancing at various local venues. These dances are not affiliated with any particular dance studio and are, to our knowledge, healthy places in which to practice. If you have any other suggestions to add to the list or experience issues at any of these locations, please let us know.
| Event | Location, Time & Cost | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing On Broadway | 120 West Broadway 7:00-11:00 every Saturday $5 to dance, $6 for buffet | Held at Hotel Louisville on Broadway, this dance features various bands and a variety of dances throughout the year. Proceeds from dances go to help the homeless at Wayside Christian Mission, so come and enjoy yourself and support a good cause. For more info, call (502) 345-6100 or visit their site. |
| Derby City Bop Association | 4615 Fegenbush Lane 6:00-10:00 PM every Tuesday Beginner lesson at 7:30 PM Members $5, non-members $10 | Founded in 1990, DCBA is Louisville's first and oldest club dedicated to the preservation of Jitterbug style dances commonly known as Bop, Shag, and Swing. For more info, call (502) 438-8408 or visit their site. |
| Kentucky Singles Dance | 4615 Fegenbush Lane 7:30-11:00 PM every Sunday $6 before 8:00, $7 after | This weekly dance has been going on at Louisville's Moose Lodge since 1979. It offers a good sized dance floor and ready-to-order food. For more info, call (502) 736-7600 or visit their site. |
| USA Dance | 2233 Woodbourne Ave 7:15-10:30 PM once a month Members $8, non-members $12 Students and instructors $5 | Hosted by St. Andrews Episcopal Church, USA Dance is one of Louisville's premier events for ballroom dancers, beginning with a beginners lesson at 7:15 followed by the main dance at 8:00. For more info, visit their site. |
