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  1. July 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.
  • 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 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.
  • July 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • July 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.
  • 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.