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  1. January 2nd Tango | Basics of the Sacada
    Nathan Zmolek is back in town and will be teaching the basics of the Sacada this Thursday, January 2nd, at our free Argentine Tango 101 class at the Cedar Rapids Public Library from 6-7:30pm.

    Let's start the New Year dancing!
  2. January 3rd, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Iowa Corridor Old Brick Dance
    • Beginner lesson 7:00 - 8:00pm
      Foxtrot with Anne Bates (Des Moines Ballroom)
    • Social dance to recorded music 8:00 - 10:00pm.
    • We play a variety of styles, including waltz, foxtrot, tango, quickstep, Viennese waltz, cha-cha, rumba, east coast swing, west coast swing, bolero, samba, salsa, and hustle.
       
    • No partner required.

    • Pay at the door.  (USA Dance members: $8, Students: $6, All others: $12)
  • January 4th Tango | Free Class & Milonga
    Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    1:30 - 4:30pm

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/114337003707
  • January 4th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm POSTPONED Vandello | live jazz
    CSPS, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    POSTPONED - this event has been moved to later (exact date TBD) as many of the band members are sick.
     
    Vandello at CSPS Hall on Saturday, January 4, 2025 @ 7PM.

    Vibrant, unique, magnetic…Vandello’s modern-vintage sound might be influenced by artists like Caro Emerald, Postmodern Jukebox, and Squirrel Nut Zippers, but their fresh take on throwback vibes is completely their own. This Midwest band’s original tunes range from bouncy and boozy to “dark…but with a wink”, and are always infused with that special Vandello spice.

    This is a General Admission seated show held in the Main Theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.

    $18 Advance | $22 Door

    Get your tickets here: https://cspshall.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?#/events/a0SUp000004LqkTMAS
  • January 4th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Dance Party at Morning Star Studio
    Morning Star Studio - Creative Arts and Yoga Center, 51 1/2 S Court St, Fairfield, IA 52556
    Monthly WCS Dance Party at Morning Star Studio. Back to 1st Saturdays in 2025.
    Super-danceable tunes -- example playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLav5d9B6v_LZxbjqeRTuxYbpyAjs7LGkt


    Designed for west coast swing dancers, but EVERYONE is invited! Blues, boogie, swing, wriggle and bop -- whatever your dance style, the dance floor is big enough to hold us all. Bring your friends. $5/person at the door. We look forward to seeing you at the dance!
  • January 5th Kizomba Lesson/Practice
    Public Space 1 (South)
    Join Modei for a Kizomba practice Sunday from 1:30-3:30pm at PS1.

    All are welcome. Donations are expected. Please bring floor friendly shoes or wear socks on the dance floor.

    Use the rear entrance and ring the door bell if it’s locked.
  • January 5th Samba de Gafieira Classes
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly classes taught by Armando Duarte. Classes will run for 2 hours, divided in two sessions (5:30-6:30PM -- Beginners; 6:30-7:30PM -- Intermediate or Low Intermediate). All are welcome to stay for the two sessions; the difference between the two sessions will be the shared combinations.

    Movement clothing and shoes with low floor adherence are recommended.

    Suggested donation per class is $20 per individual or $35 per couple.

    Private lessons are available for individual and couples. For more information, email Armando Duarte at armandoduarte5@gmail.com
  • January 5th Salsa/Bachata Lessons
    Public Space 1 (South)
    Join Modei for a Salsa/Bachata practice this Sunday, 8pm-10pm at PS1.

    Everyone is welcome. $5-$20 contribution per person per class.

    Use the rear entrance and ring the door bell if it’s locked.
  • January 8th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    No experience or partner required to join! This class will teach you the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns as well as fundamentals of connection and footwork. We will also cover dance etiquette and how to groove with your partner!
    For more information and registration, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • January 12th Samba de Gafieira Classes
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly classes taught by Armando Duarte. Classes will run for 2 hours, divided in two sessions (5:30-6:30PM -- Beginners; 6:30-7:30PM -- Intermediate or Low Intermediate). All are welcome to stay for the two sessions; the difference between the two sessions will be the shared combinations.

    Movement clothing and shoes with low floor adherence are recommended.

    Suggested donation per class is $20 per individual or $35 per couple.

    Private lessons are available for individual and couples. For more information, email Armando Duarte at armandoduarte5@gmail.com
  • January 12th Salsa/Bachata Lessons
    Public Space 1 (South)
    Join Modei for a Salsa/Bachata practice this Sunday, 8pm-10pm at PS1.

    Everyone is welcome. $5-$20 contribution per person per class.

    Use the rear entrance and ring the door bell if it’s locked.
  • January 14th, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Tango Lesson & Practica
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Join us for our weekly Argentine Tango social dance and lesson. We begin with an all-levels class at 7:00 PM, suitable for newcomers and experienced dancers alike.
    Following the lesson, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a DJ will play a mix of traditional and contemporary tango music to dance to.

    Please note:
    We look forward to seeing you for an evening of dance and music in a friendly community atmosphere. The dance floor awaits!

    Follow the Tango Iowa Facebook Group or email dwight.vanhorn3@outlook.com to be added to email updates.
  • January 15th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    No experience or partner required to join! This class will teach you the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns as well as fundamentals of connection and footwork. We will also cover dance etiquette and how to groove with your partner!
    For more information and registration, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • January 17th, 10:30pm - 1:00am Swing night at The Ideal Theater
    The Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    On the third Friday of the month, the Sam Ross Quartet provides the perfect soundtrack for west coast swing, east coast swing, the lindy hop, jitterbug and more! Enjoy dancing to live music provided by our very best local talent!

    8:30PM | 21+
    $15 or 2 for $20

    Check for event updates on The Ideal's calendar at: https://www.idealtheaterandbar.com/event-list
  • January 19th Samba de Gafieira Classes
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly classes taught by Armando Duarte. Classes will run for 2 hours, divided in two sessions (5:30-6:30PM -- Beginners; 6:30-7:30PM -- Intermediate or Low Intermediate). All are welcome to stay for the two sessions; the difference between the two sessions will be the shared combinations.

    Movement clothing and shoes with low floor adherence are recommended.

    Suggested donation per class is $20 per individual or $35 per couple.

    Private lessons are available for individual and couples. For more information, email Armando Duarte at armandoduarte5@gmail.com
  • January 19th Salsa/Bachata Lessons
    Public Space 1 (South)
    Join Modei for a Salsa/Bachata practice this Sunday, 8pm-10pm at PS1.

    Everyone is welcome. $5-$20 contribution per person per class.

    Use the rear entrance and ring the door bell if it’s locked.
  • January 19th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Iowa Corridor Dance - Ely American Legion
    Ely American Legion (St. Quentin Post 555), 1545 Main St, Ely, IA 52227
  • January 21st, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Tango Lesson & Practica
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Join us for our weekly Argentine Tango social dance and lesson. We begin with an all-levels class at 7:00 PM, suitable for newcomers and experienced dancers alike.
    Following the lesson, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a DJ will play a mix of traditional and contemporary tango music to dance to.

    Please note:
    We look forward to seeing you for an evening of dance and music in a friendly community atmosphere. The dance floor awaits!

    Follow the Tango Iowa Facebook Group or email dwight.vanhorn3@outlook.com to be added to email updates.
  • January 22nd, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    No experience or partner required to join! This class will teach you the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns as well as fundamentals of connection and footwork. We will also cover dance etiquette and how to groove with your partner!
    For more information and registration, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • January 24th Salsa Night @ The Ideal
    The Ideal Theater & Bar
    4TH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH | 21+

    Andy de Cuba's live Cuban fever band is sure to get you sashay-ing! Not a dancer? Sit back and enjoy LIVE music imported from Cuba! Want to learn to dance? We provide a salsa lesson before the show at 8:30PM!

    Dancing 9pm - 1am

    Tickets: $10 ADV / $15 Day of Show*

    *Partners get in 2 for $20 - bring a friend and save!

    https://www.idealtheaterandbar.com/event-details/salsa-night
  • January 25th, 7:00pm - 11:00pm The Dandelion Stompers Speakeasy Swing
    The Ideal Theater & Bar, 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

    Voted "Best Local Band" by Little Village Magazine for 2022, Iowa's native Dandelion Stompers keep the dance floor hopping with ragtime tunes that will inspire you to jump up and cut a rug. Step into the speakeasy style of The Ideal with the Dandelion Stompers, and be whisked away into a magical evening of music and dancing.

     

    Tickets available at https://app.opendate.io/e/dandelion-stompers-january-25-2025-566375

     

    General Admission $15 ADV / $20 Day of Show

     

    *Seating upgrades available - go to add-ons

     

    FInd out more about the Dandelion Stompers: https://dandelionstompers.com/

  • January 26th Samba de Gafieira Classes
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly classes taught by Armando Duarte. Classes will run for 2 hours, divided in two sessions (5:30-6:30PM -- Beginners; 6:30-7:30PM -- Intermediate or Low Intermediate). All are welcome to stay for the two sessions; the difference between the two sessions will be the shared combinations.

    Movement clothing and shoes with low floor adherence are recommended.

    Suggested donation per class is $20 per individual or $35 per couple.

    Private lessons are available for individual and couples. For more information, email Armando Duarte at armandoduarte5@gmail.com
  • January 26th Salsa/Bachata Lessons
    Public Space 1 (South)
    Join Modei for a Salsa/Bachata practice this Sunday, 8pm-10pm at PS1.

    Everyone is welcome. $5-$20 contribution per person per class.

    Use the rear entrance and ring the door bell if it’s locked.
  • January 28th, 7:00pm - 9:30pm Tango Lesson & Practica
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Join us for our weekly Argentine Tango social dance and lesson. We begin with an all-levels class at 7:00 PM, suitable for newcomers and experienced dancers alike.
    Following the lesson, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, a DJ will play a mix of traditional and contemporary tango music to dance to.

    Please note:
    We look forward to seeing you for an evening of dance and music in a friendly community atmosphere. The dance floor awaits!

    Follow the Tango Iowa Facebook Group or email dwight.vanhorn3@outlook.com to be added to email updates.
  • January 29th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    No experience or partner required to join! This class will teach you the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns as well as fundamentals of connection and footwork. We will also cover dance etiquette and how to groove with your partner!
    For more information and registration, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651