Iowa City Dance Events

August 1st, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Iowa Corridor Old Brick Dance

Old Brick, 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245

Beginner lesson 7:00 - 8:00pm

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)

August 2nd, 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.

August 5th, 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.

August 6th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations

Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

6:15pm - 7:15 All-levels lesson
7:15 - 8:15 Social dancing

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

August 7th, 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.

August 9th, 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

August 12th, 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.

August 13th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations

Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

6:15pm - 7:15 All-levels lesson
7:15 - 8:15 Social dancing

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

August 14th, 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.

August 17th, 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)

August 19th, 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.

August 20th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations

Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

6:15pm - 7:15 All-levels lesson
7:15 - 8:15 Social dancing

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

August 21st, 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.

August 26th, 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.

August 27th, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations

Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

6:15pm - 7:15 All-levels lesson
7:15 - 8:15 Social dancing

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

August 28th, 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.

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