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  1. July 1st, 6:15pm - 9:00pm 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! 
    • 6:15pm - 7:00 Beginner lesson
    • 7 - 7:30 Social dancing
    • 7:30 - 8:30 Intermediate lesson
    • 8:30 - 9 Social Dancing
    $10 flat fee, or $5 if it's your first time joining us.

    For more information, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 3rd - 5th Sweet Corn Swingout
    Shuck off your inhibitions, crop dust off your dancing shoes, and meet us on the dance floor for Iowa City's Sweet Corn Swingout!

    You can’t corn-trol our excitement to have Showboat Jazz Collective playing for us! You butter believe this band delighted our ears in St. Louis and we've been stalk-ing them since.

    You can also look forward to lessons for advanced to beginner dancers, a late-night blues dance, Iowa City Jazz Festival, a house dance class for lindy hoppers, and probably some sweet corn eatin'.

    Schedule and tickets coming soon at https://danceiowacity.com/sweetcorn/
  • July 3rd, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Iowa Corridor Dance - Iowa City at Old Brick
    Old Brick, 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
    • Beginner lesson 7:00 - 8:00pm
      Tango 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)
      Cash preferred.
  • July 7th Line Dancing @ Top Shape Gym
    1395 Jordan St. North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 665-2603
    Line dancing is a class for all levels and is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while facing the same direction. This class will incorporate a mix of genres including hip hop, country and rock music!

    Join us every Tuesday! 6:10-6:55 pm

    $10.50 daily pass or included with Top Shape Gym Membership
  • July 8th, 6:15pm - 9:00pm 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! $10 flat fee, or $5 if it's your first time joining us.

    For more information, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 10th Friday Club Dance Pop-Up
    All the Way Up Studio, 2910 Stoner Ct #6, North Liberty
    Wanna learn club dance but can’t join our Sunday sessions?

    You are invited to our Friday Club Dance Pop-Up session this Friday, 6:30-8:30PM at All the Way Up Studio.

    For this session, we will learn the basics of Waacking.

    This is for free, and it’s open to everyone and for all levels (beginners are welcome!). This will be a safe space to learn, explore, and meet new friends.

    Follow us on Instagram: @ic.clubdance for inquiries and updates. You may also contact Javi at jamesvjavier@gmail.com.
  • July 11th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm Sunset Salsa
    Pedestrian Mall, 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Sunset Salsa™ - Iowa City is 💃🌅 Sunset Salsa™ – Season Kickoff 2026

    Join us as we kick off the Sunset Salsa™ 2026 Season with an unforgettable evening full of music, dancing, and great vibes in the heart of Iowa City.
     
    Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, this is the perfect place to connect, enjoy the rhythm, and be part of an amazing community where the main purpose is to foster an inclusive atmosphere with a sense of belonging while boosting mental and physical health through Latin dancing. 

    ✨ What to expect:
    • Salsa & Latin music from Latin America.
    • Open dance for everyone
    • Social, fun & welcoming atmosphere
    • Beautiful sunset vibes 🌇
    📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
    📍 Location: Downtown Iowa City
    ⏰ Time: 6:00 pm / 10:00 pm
    🎶 Dance • Connect • Enjoy Music

    Bring your friends, meet new people, and let’s make this first event of the season truly special.
    🔥 Don’t miss it – this is just the beginning of an incredible summer!
    ⸻
    Organized by Sunset Salsa™
    Promoted by Iowa City Downtown District
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1534398955030955 

    ⸻     
  • July 12th Club Dance Sessions
    All the Way Up Studio, 2910 Stoner Ct #6, North Liberty
    Wanna be part of a dance community interested in freestyle and club dance styles (such as house and waacking)?

    You are invited to our Club Dance Sessions on Sundays, 3-5pm at All the Way Up Studio (2910 Stoner Ct #6, North Liberty). An intermediate lesson will follow, from 5-6pm.

    This is for free, and it’s open to everyone and for all levels (beginners are welcome!). This is a nice way to learn club dance and culture, have fun, and meet new friends.

    Follow us on Instagram: @ic.clubdance for inquiries and updates. You may also contact Javi at jamesvjavier@gmail.com
  • July 14th Line Dancing Class
    1395 Jordan St. North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 665-2603
    Line dancing is a class for all levels and is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while facing the same direction. This class will incorporate a mix of genres including hip hop, country and rock music!

    Join us every Tuesday! 6:10-6:55 pm

    $10.50 daily pass or included with Top Shape Gym Membership,
    accepts SilverSneaker Members
  • July 15th, 6:15pm - 9:00pm 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! $10 flat fee, or $5 if it's your first time joining us.

    For more information, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 16th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lindy Practice
    363 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, États-Unis
    Dance or practice your moves with instructors and fellow dancers! Then afterwards we can go out for pizza or froyo.
     
    Free!

    At a different location than normal lessons! At the old Hair Art location.
  • July 17th, 6:30pm - 9:00pm Friday Night Concert Series: The Dandelion Stompers
    Get ready for savory horns, spicy vocals, and red-hot rhythms! We are thrilled to welcome the Dandelion Stompers back to the Ped Mall Stage. For over a decade, this 8-piece ensemble has been the heartbeat of Eastern Iowa’s jazz and swing scene. Fresh off their second album, they’re ready to get everyone singing, dancing, and stomping!
     
    What to expect:
    - FREE live music in the heart of the Ped Mall. A full lineup featuring brass, woodwinds, and a driving rhythm section.
    - Rain location: Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp (if needed)
    - Great food and drinks available nearby
    Grab your dancing shoes and join us for one of the most energetic nights of the summer!     
     
    https://www.facebook.com/events/1493615392779805/
  • July 18th, 8:30pm - 11:59pm Sweetie & The Toothaches at the Show Lounge
    Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, 3184 IA-22, Riverside, IA 52327
    Coming to us straight from St. Louis, Sweetie & The Toothaches is a powerhouse seven-piece jump blues band that specializes in jump blues, blues ballads, and R&B classics as well as original tunes inspired by legends like Ray Charles, Louis Prima, and Huey Lewis. This iconic band pays homage to the rich musical traditions of the past while making sure to infuse their performances with a modern touch that keeps audiences coming back for more! Whether they're delivering high-energy dance numbers or soul-stirring ballads, the band's infectious enthusiasm and undeniable talent make every show a truly memorable experience. You won't want to miss them when they take our Show Lounge stage! 
     
    This event is free to attend, and all guests must be 21+.
     
    https://www.facebook.com/events/s/sweetie-the-toothaches-at-the-/1296504815981611/ 
  • July 19th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Iowa Corridor Dance - Ely American Legion
    Ely American Legion (St. Quentin Post 555), 1545 Main St, Ely, IA 52227
    • Social dancing to recorded music (no lesson).
    • We play a variety of styles, including waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, rumba, east coast swing, west coast swing, bolero, samba, salsa, and hustle.

    • No partner required.

    • Pay at the door.  ($7)  Cash preferred.
  • July 21st Line Dancing @ Top Shape Gym
    1395 Jordan St. North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 665-2603
    Line dancing is a class for all levels and is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while facing the same direction. This class will incorporate a mix of genres including hip hop, country and rock music!

    Join us every Tuesday! 6:10-6:55 pm

    $10.50 daily pass or included with Top Shape Gym Membership
  • July 22nd, 6:15pm - 9:00pm 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! $10 flat fee, or $5 if it's your first time joining us.

    For more information, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 23rd, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lindy Practice
    363 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, États-Unis
    Dance or practice your moves with instructors and fellow dancers! Then afterwards we can go out for pizza or froyo.
     
    Free!

    At a different location than normal lessons! At the old Hair Art location.
  • July 28th Line Dancing @ Top Shape Gym
    1395 Jordan St. North Liberty, IA 52317 (319) 665-2603
    Line dancing is a class for all levels and is a choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while facing the same direction. This class will incorporate a mix of genres including hip hop, country and rock music!

    Join us every Tuesday! 6:10-6:55 pm

    $10.50 daily pass or included with Top Shape Gym Membership
  • July 29th, 6:15pm - 9:00pm 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! $10 flat fee, or $5 if it's your first time joining us.

    For more information, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 30th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lindy Practice
    363 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240, États-Unis
    Dance or practice your moves with instructors and fellow dancers! Then afterwards we can go out for pizza or froyo.
     
    Free!

    At a different location than normal lessons! At the old Hair Art location.
  • July 31st AnimeIowa Formal Ball
    Coralville Hyatt 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241
    Come dance the night away at the AnimeIowa Formal Ball! This year commemorates the 30th anniversary for AnimeIowa and so this year's Formal Ball theme is being transported into a fantasy world. In anime, this is commonly called Isekai'd.

    The event will be Friday evening of the convention weekend. Entry cost will be the cost of a marketplace badge (to be announced summer of 2026). Anyone with a full weekend or single day badge would have access to the event. There will be two dance lessons held during the formal.