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  1. May 1st, 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
    • 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.
  • May 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.
  • May 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:
    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.
  • May 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.
  • May 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:
    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.
  • May 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.
  • May 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)  Cash preferred.
  • May 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:
    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.
  • May 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.
  • May 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:
    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.
  • May 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.