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  1. July 1st, 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:
    • Enter through the back entrance and ring the bell.
    • Wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement.
    • Admission is free for first-time attendees, $5 for others.
    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.
  • July 2nd, 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 3rd, 7:00pm - 9:15pm Swing Dance Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate
    Masonic Lodge, 312 E College St # 300, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly lessons every Thursday!

    A new series of 4 lessons begins at the first of every month. The first Thursday of the month is the best time to start for beginners!

    7:00 - 7:45pm Beginner Lesson
    7:45 - 8:15pm Social Dance/Practice
    8:15 - 9:15pm Level 2 Lessons

    $10 per evening or $5 for students. Drop in - no need to register or bring a partner!

    Venue: The Masonic Lodge in downtown Iowa City (down the street from the public library)

    Learn more about swing dancing here. Join the Facebook group and/or follow our Facebook page for updates.
  • July 4th, 9:00pm - 1:30am SALSA NIGHT Dia de la Independencia @ Wildwood
    Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Join us on July 4th to celebrate "El Día de la Independencia" and let's have a great night of vibrant music and energetic dancing!

    Wildwood has one of the best dance floors in the area.
    💲 Admission: $10
    🎵 Featuring DJ Edwin Valladares 🎵
    Dance to the rhythms of: Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, and more!
    💃 Salsa Instructor on site — Lessons start at 9:00 pm
    📅 Date: 4 of July
    🕒 Time: 9:00 pm (Lessons) | 10:00 pm (Social dancing / Open floor)

    https://www.facebook.com/events/1223531752643775
  • July 5th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm 5 Seasons Swing: Monthly Dance
    cherry building, 329 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    Join 5 Seasons Swing at the Cherry Building (329 10th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids) for a beginner lesson at 7pm and a social dance from 8 - 10pm. $10 / person (cash or Venmo accepted). No experience is necessary, and no partner is required.

    Fun, frivolity, games, music, dancing...it's the complete package!! Hope to see you there.

    This is a recurring event on the first Saturday of each month. Check the Facebook page for event updates.
  • July 8th, 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.
  • July 9th, 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 10th, 7:00pm - 9:15pm Swing Dance Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate
    Masonic Lodge, 312 E College St # 300, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly lessons every Thursday!

    A new series of 4 lessons begins at the first of every month. The first Thursday of the month is the best time to start for beginners!

    7:00 - 7:45pm Beginner Lesson
    7:45 - 8:15pm Social Dance/Practice
    8:15 - 9:15pm Level 2 Lessons

    $10 per evening or $5 for students. Drop in - no need to register or bring a partner!

    Venue: The Masonic Lodge in downtown Iowa City (down the street from the public library)

    Learn more about swing dancing here. Join the Facebook group and/or follow our Facebook page for updates.
  • July 11th, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Iowa Corridor Dance (NOTE: Location change)
    Ely American Legion (St. Quentin Post 555), 1545 Main St, Ely, IA 52227
    NOTE: Location change for Friday dance (July only) -- Ely American Legion, 1545 Main St, Ely, IA

  • July 12th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm Sunset Salsa
    Pedestrian Mall, 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    SUNSET SALSA™ – IOWA CITY is a FREE outdoor Latin dancing event that continues to promote diversity and inclusion while boosting mental and physical health through Latin dancing.
     
    All Sunset Salsa™ outdoor events are promoted by Iowa City Downtown district and free to attend!
     
    https://downtowniowacity.com/series/2025-sunset-salsa/

    DJ- Edwin Valladares
    Sunset Salsa™ 2025 – All rights reserved.
    J&E Entertainment
  • July 15th, 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.
  • July 16th, 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 17th, 7:00pm - 9:15pm Swing Dance Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate
    Masonic Lodge, 312 E College St # 300, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly lessons every Thursday!

    A new series of 4 lessons begins at the first of every month. The first Thursday of the month is the best time to start for beginners!

    7:00 - 7:45pm Beginner Lesson
    7:45 - 8:15pm Social Dance/Practice
    8:15 - 9:15pm Level 2 Lessons

    $10 per evening or $5 for students. Drop in - no need to register or bring a partner!

    Venue: The Masonic Lodge in downtown Iowa City (down the street from the public library)

    Learn more about swing dancing here. Join the Facebook group and/or follow our Facebook page for updates.
  • July 20th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Iowa Corridor Dance - Ely American Legion
    Ely American Legion (St. Quentin Post 555), 1545 Main St, Ely, IA 52227
  • July 22nd, 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.
  • July 23rd, 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 24th, 7:00pm - 9:15pm Swing Dance Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate
    Masonic Lodge, 312 E College St # 300, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly lessons every Thursday!

    A new series of 4 lessons begins at the first of every month. The first Thursday of the month is the best time to start for beginners!

    7:00 - 7:45pm Beginner Lesson
    7:45 - 8:15pm Social Dance/Practice
    8:15 - 9:15pm Level 2 Lessons

    $10 per evening or $5 for students. Drop in - no need to register or bring a partner!

    Venue: The Masonic Lodge in downtown Iowa City (down the street from the public library)

    Learn more about swing dancing here. Join the Facebook group and/or follow our Facebook page for updates.
  • July 29th, 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.
  • July 30th, 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • July 31st, 7:00pm - 9:15pm Swing Dance Lessons - Beginner & Intermediate
    Masonic Lodge, 312 E College St # 300, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Weekly lessons every Thursday!

    A new series of 4 lessons begins at the first of every month. The first Thursday of the month is the best time to start for beginners!

    7:00 - 7:45pm Beginner Lesson
    7:45 - 8:15pm Social Dance/Practice
    8:15 - 9:15pm Level 2 Lessons

    $10 per evening or $5 for students. Drop in - no need to register or bring a partner!

    Venue: The Masonic Lodge in downtown Iowa City (down the street from the public library)

    Learn more about swing dancing here. Join the Facebook group and/or follow our Facebook page for updates.