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  1. October 1st, 6:15pm - 8:30pm West Coast Swing Foundations
    Public Space One (South), 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
    • 6:15pm - 7:00 Beginner lesson
    • 7 - 7:30 Social dancing
    • 7:30 - 8:30 Intermediate lesson
    • 8:30 - 9 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
  • October 2nd, 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.
  • October 3rd Drum and Dance Circle w/ the Fabulous Yahoo Drummers
    Full Moon Studio
    Come join us…… Bring your drums, hand instruments, and dance flow!

    If you don’t have any instruments, not to worry, there will be plenty provided for you to explore.

    You can join the Yahoo Drummers in creating music, dance on the dance floor, or do a bit of both.

    No drumming or dancing experience required. All levels welcome.

    Who are the Fabulous Yahoo Drummers?

    For more than 30 years the Yahoo Drummers have led drum circles in Iowa City and downtown on the Ped Mall.

    Time: 8pm

    Cost: Sliding scale $10-20, Venmo or cash at the door
    (this will go toward paying the rent for the space)

    Directions: Across the street from Big Grove Brewery, in the same building as Thai Spice Restaurant, but all the way at the end of the row. Turn in the parking lot of Thai Spice and Euro Foods. There is no big sign for Full Moon on the street. There is a sign on the door of the studio.

    Questions: Contact Adina at fullmoonstudioiowa@gmail.com
  • October 3rd, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Iowa Corridor Old Brick Dance
    Old Brick, 26 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
  • October 3rd, 9:45pm - 11:59pm Salsa Night @ Wildwood in Iowa City
    Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
    Join us on October 3rd for a 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: October 3rd
    🕒 Time: 9:00 pm (Lessons) | 10:00 pm (Social dancing / Open floor)
    📍 Location: Wildwood BBQ & Saloon
    📍 Address: 4919 Walleye Dr SE, Iowa City, IA 52240-8306
  • October 4th, 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.
  • October 7th, 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.
  • October 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • October 9th, 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.
  • October 11th, 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
  • October 11th, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Swing Dance with The Dandelion Stompers
    CSPS, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
    💃🕺 Hey now, Cedar Rapids! The Dandelion Stompers are bringing the good-time jazz to CSPS Hall on Friday, October 11 at 8pm!

    ✨ Expect swinging horns, toe-tapping rhythms, and a whole lotta joy. Bring your dancing shoes—or just wiggle in your seat—we’re throwing a show you won’t want to miss!

    🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://cspshall.org/dandelion-stompers
  • October 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.
  • October 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • October 16th, 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.
  • October 19th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Iowa Corridor Dance - Ely American Legion
    Ely American Legion (St. Quentin Post 555), 1545 Main St, Ely, IA 52227
  • October 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.
  • October 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • October 23rd, 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.
  • October 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.
  • October 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, check out our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556926106651
  • October 30th, 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.
  • October 31st The Haunted Hop: A Halloween Costume Ball with The Dandelion Stompers
    Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon
    We've got your Halloween plans covered!
    Get your tickets here.

    Step back in time and into the moonlight for a spine-tingling night of hot jazz and haunted revelry! The Dandelion Stompers invite you to The Haunted Hop, a roaring costume ball filled with vintage vibes, brass-fueled grooves, and ghostly glamour.

    Special Opener: Cosmic Ray & the Little Green Gentlemen
    Be among the first to witness the debut performance of Cosmic Ray & the Little Green Gentlemen as they launch the night with their otherworldly sounds!

    Live Music & Dancing: Dandelion Stompers
    Get swept off your feet by the horn-driven sounds of The Dandelion Stompers as they conjure the spirit of New Orleans with a Halloween twist. From bone-rattling swing tunes to ghoul-infused stompers, it’s a night of music that’ll raise the dead—or at least raise your spirits!

    Costume Contest & Catwalk of the Damned
    Strut your spooky stuff on the Catwalk of the Damned for a chance to win bragging rights and a little Halloween glory. Costumes aren’t required, but it’d be a whole lot cooler if you did! Either way, this is your chance to let loose, dance, and revel under the haunted lights.